OA Wihinipa Hinsa Brotherhood Day 2026

The Wihinipa Hinsa Lodge #113 Brotherhood Ceremony is a special event in the Order of the Arrow (OA) that marks a member's full membership. The ceremony is a chance for members to reaffirm their commitment to the Order's ideals and to evaluate their service to Scouting and their lodge. 

To participate in the Brotherhood Ceremony, a member must complete six months of service as an Ordeal member, demonstrate their knowledge of the OA's traditions and obligations. 
The ceremony is focused on reinforcing the OA's values and ideals through challenges to the mind, rather than the body. It is only open to the candidates, the OA members who are running the ceremony, and the candidates' parents, guardians, or religious leaders.
 

DATE: October 17, 2026

PLACE: Camp Karankawa, 3249 FM 1459 Rd, Sweeny, TX 77480 

TIME:  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

COST: 

$30 per Brotherhood Candidate
Complimentary for Brotherhood Members, Vigil Members, Vigil Weekend participants, staff, and those with Annual Pass (Choose "OA Annual Package" option when registering) 

PACKING LIST:

- BSA Health & Medical form parts A&B
- Class A uniform, Class B tee, sleep gear, change of clothes, closed-toed shoes
- Camp gear, tent, & chair
- flashlight
- food/snacks
- water bottle
- mosquito spray, sunglasses, sun screen
- toiletries & towel
- rain gear if needed
- money for the Trading Post

REGISTER BY: October 9, 2026

CONTACT: John Stone at zjms34@aol.com

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