"A member of our order should be made to feel the importance of his influence and example before his fellow Scouts."
- E. Urner Goodman (Our Founder)

Purpose

The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is fourfold:

• To recognize those Scout campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives

• To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit

• To promote Scout camping

• To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others