2027 NOAC

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, bringing 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. 

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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 your chance to be part of the Lodge contingent!

Event Dates: July 26 – July 31, 2027

The Campus: Hosted at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC).

Premium Living: Stay in university residence halls with full air conditioning and eat 14 buffet-style meals included.

Arena Shows: Experience massive, high-tech nightly stadium shows with 8,000 Arrowmen at the State Farm Center.

Activities: Compete in lodge sports tournaments, attend national-level patch trading hubs, and learn from Scouting’s top trainers.

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Important Deadlines & Registration Info

Planning ahead is how Bobcats win! Keep these vital contingent benchmarks on your radar so you don't lose your spot.

Phase 1: Reserve Your Slot (Fall/Winter 2026): Submit your initial lodge deposit to hold your space in the Chattahoochee contingent roster.

Phase 2: Custom Swag & Gear (Spring 2027): Help vote on our official lodge NOAC patch designs and order your custom contingent t-shirts.

Phase 3: Medicals & Program Selection (Early Summer 2027): Complete your Scouting America medical forms (Parts A, B, and C) and select your specialized afternoon training courses.

Ways to Attend

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 serving the conference. Arrowmen who have attended 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 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.

Estimated Contingent Fee:

$1,700/Delegate

(We are working on finalizing the fees/payment schedule and should have more on this soon.  Please note that National fees for this event are set at $750)

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

The Chattahoochee Lodge contingent 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 / Food while traveling/Activities Fees