“To recognize those campers - Scouts and Scouters - who best exemplify the

Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and by such recognition cause other

campers to conduct themselves in such a manner as to warrant recognition.

To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit

To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a part of

the unit's camping program, both year-round and in the summer camp, as

directed by the camping committee of the council.

To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in

cheerful service to others.”

- Order of the Arrow Handbook, 2002 Edition