NOAC

Every two years, Arrowmen from across the country gather on the campus of a major university for the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC).

The National Order of the Arrow Conference is Scouting’s second-largest national program event. The reason for its growing popularity can be attributed to the fact that it is planned and carried out by Arrowmen themselves. Youth involvement ensures that the conference program will be exciting, relevant, and non-stop fun.

These gatherings draw over 7000 Arrowmen, from over 300 lodges, traveling from as far away as Europe and Asia, for five days of training, fun, and fellowship. More than 7,200 Arrowmen are expected to attend the 28th NOAC this summer at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. With each conference, NOAC becomes more diversified, more fun, and more exciting. Lodge members will return home with:
 

▪ A deeper understanding of the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Order of the Arrow Obligation, and what it means to “live” these words in one’s daily life.
▪ A renewed spirit, pride, and enthusiasm for Scouting in their home unit and council.
▪ New program ideas, knowledge, and skills to improve the lodge.
▪ Increased leadership skills and a better understanding of how to carry out the work of the lodge.
▪ The latest information on camping and high adventure programming, including how to successfully promote Boy Scout camping.
▪ Memories to last a lifetime.