A: We are requiring you to bring:
Complete Scouts BSA or Venturing Field Uniform (Class A) with OA sash.
Tent and appropriate sleeping gear. (If you did not purchase a spot in the cabin)
Personal gear & toiletries.
Water Bottle
Camp chair for concerts
B: Everything else is up to you, but here are some recommendations:
Clothing suited for the weather.
Comfortable walking shoes.
Items for our auction!
Important: no alcohol, drugs, weapons, firearms, or fireworks are permitted at Manatoc Scout Reservation or Section E13 events.
Everyone must bring a current BSA medical form part A & B with requisite signatures and a Activity Acknowledgement Form when they check in. If you are not an adult, please make sure to get the required signatures from a parent or guardian. Medical forms can be retrieved at the end of conclave if you are interested. All conclave attendees must sign the Section E13 Code of Conduct. All of these forms are required to be admitted into conclave.
You can access the BSA medical form here.
You can access the section code of conduct here.
Participants will be housed with their lodge in one of the beautiful camp sites. The standard housing will be Tenting and you must bring your own tent. With the option of at registration to be in a cabin for extra $TBA. Youth Protection Guidelines will be observed.
Adults over 21 who need special sleeping accommodations (CPAP, etc) should contact the host lodge.
Conclave is taking place at Camp Falling Rock; 12637 Houdeshell Rd Newark, OH 43055.
Only Section & Service Lodge staff will be permitted on camp prior to 6pm on Friday. PLEASE do not arrive earlier than 6pm if you have not received clearance from the Conclave Management Team or Service Lodge Leadership. Check-in will begin at 6pm.
Yes there will be a Brotherhood Ceremony competition this year. Lodges must sign up their teams beforehand at a Council of Chiefs meeting.
Yes, a Brotherhood ceremony will be offered at Conclave. However, you must purchase your own sash before the ceremony.
Section E13 will follow the National Policy during Conclave including the Brotherhood Competition and Ceremony. Section E13 and all Lodges shall not:
- Wear American Indian costumes,
- Use drums,
- Compete in American Indian Dance,
- Give an American Indian Training, or
- Conduct any other American Indian programming.
Any Lodge that does so will be disqualified from the competition.
For more information regarding the Order of the Arrow’s American Indian Policy please visit here.
Please contact the Section Chief, Alaina S.. for any questions concerning Conclave.
A dedicated team of youth Scouting America members that include the Section Chief, Alaina S., through their leadership of the Council of Chiefs including his Section Officers, Lodge Chiefs, Conclave Vice Chiefs, and others plan and develop the conclave program with the guidance and direction of the Section Adviser and other appointed adults. A group of dedicated Arrowmen from Tecumseh Lodge will serve as Service Lodge staff ensuring that food, facilities, and logistical requirements of the weekend are met.
The following personal information is required at registration: first name, last name, gender, date of birth, email address, lodge, honor level, address, and an emergency contact, their relationship to you, and their phone number. We will also ask you to indicate if you have mobility restrictions or special medical/dietary needs, which you may optionally answer to help us better service your needs, if any.