The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is the flagship national event of the Order of the Arrow. Held every two to three years, it is Scouting’s second-largest national gathering, brining together as many as 8,000 Arrowmen from all 50 states for a week of unparalleled fellowship, high-energy activities, world-class training, and inspirational shows. 

Imagine: 

• Inspirational Evening Shows: Full-scale productions with theatrics, special effects, and uplifting messages to motivate and energize you.

• Cutting-Edge Training: Over 100 courses and workshops on topics like lodge operations, advanced leadership, event planning, and outdoor ethics, and much more. You’ll bring back game-changing ideas for our lodge!

• Brotherhood & Fellowship: Meet thousands of Arrowmen from across the nation, trade patches (a massive event in itself!), and forge friendships that will last a lifetime.

• Campus Life: Experience what it’s like to live and dine on a major university campus for a week—a great preview of college life!

• Competitions & Activities: Take part in everything from ceremonial evaluations and sports competitions to a conference-wide festival with games, special events, and amazing entertainment.

This is more than just a conference—it’s an unforgettable adventure and a chance to truly understand the scale and spirit of the Order of the Arrow. 

You won’t want to miss our chance to be part of the Lodge contingent!

For additional information about NOAC, please visit the official website: https://www.noac27.org/ 

You may also join the Lodge's TeamReach Group (Details on how to join can be found here) or connect with members who have attended a previous NOAC to learn more about the experience.

Contact us at noac@ahcoa165.org with any questions! 

Dates & Location:

The next NOAC will be held July 26-31, 2027 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Ways to Attend:

There are several ways to attend NOAC.

Youth Delegates:

Youth Arrowmen (under 21) can attend NOAC as a youth delegate (participant) with the lodge contingent. The lodge prioritizes youth slots on the contingent.

Adult Delegates:

Adults provide supervision and support to the youth in their NOAC experience. We cannot take more adults than youth on the contingent and we do not know how fast slots will fill up or if there will be a smaller quota.

NOAC Staff:

Both youth and adult Arrowmen can attend NOAC on staff. This is a great opportunity to attend and experience NOAC in a different way, while also serving the conference. Arrowmen who have attended a NOAC before are encouraged to apply for NOAC staff.

If you are planning to attend NOAC on staff, please do not register using the link below. You will register online at registration.oa-scouting.org starting in October 2026.

Remote Delegate:

The past three NOACs have offered a remote delegate option for Arrowmen who are unable to attend in-person to attend virtually from home. Virtual delegates can view livestreams and recordings of some trainings, competitions, and the evening shows, get special conference merchandise, and more. Additional information about attending NOAC as a Remote Delegate will be available later.

Tentative Itinerary:

• July TBA: Travel day(s) / (TBD)

• July 26-31: National Order of the Arrow Conference

• July 31/August 1: Travel home (TBD)

Contingent Fee: $1,200

This fees apply to contingent delegates only. Staff and remote delegates do not follow these fees.

The fee includes:

• National Conference Registration Fee - including five nights housing at The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, five full days of program and training, meals, program and support materials, registration materials, insurance, admission to the evening shows.

• Transportation / Activities Fees

Youth Scholarships:

Trailblazer Scholarship Program  

The Trailblazer Scholarship Program helps ensure that financial need is not a barrier to attending the National Order of the  Arrow Conference. Lodges are encouraged to remain the primary source of financial assistance for their delegates, with the Trailblazer Scholarship Program serving as a supplemental resource for youth participants who demonstrate financial need.  

Applications for the 2027 Trailblazer Scholarship Program will be released by October 2026 and due no later than January 29, 2027. Scholarship recipients will be selected and notified in Spring 2027, with awards applied directly to their NOAERS registration accounts.  Eligibility requirements for the Trailblazer Scholarship include: 

• Applicants must be registered for NOAC 2027 within NOAERS as a youth delegate with a contingent or as a youth staff member  by January 29, 2027. 

• Submit a Trailblazer Scholarship application, complete with the signature of your contingent leader, by January 29, 2027. 

• Be under the age of 21 through the last day of the conference, July 31, 2027. 

Additional information, including eligibility requirements, application instructions, and key deadlines, will be published with the scholarship application. Scholarship awards will be applied directly to the recipient's NOAERS registration account. Additional information regarding the application of scholarship funds and council reimbursements will be included with the scholarship application. 

NOAC Trainings and Signups:

All training sessions at NOAC are handled by the National Order of the Arrow. In order to participate in these training opportunities, contingent members will need to use the NOAERS system to sign up individually, as space will be limited. 

Access to the NOAERS system is done using your Arrow ID Login information you use for your OA Membership Portal / OA LodgeMaster Access. 

• Details on how to setup an Arrow ID Account Can be found here.

Required Forms:

Everyone Attending will need the following forms.

• Annual Health & Medical Record - Parts A, B and C

• Event Permission & Emergency Contact Form 

YOU OR YOUR CHILD WILL NOT be able to attend without these SIGNED and COMPLETE documents. These forms can be found on the right side of the registration page in the attachments section.

Questions:

Want to know more or have questions? Contact noac@ahcoa165.org.