TopaTopa Lodge #291

Turkey Dash 2025
2025-11-27 06:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Volunteer with Scouting America at the Turkey Day Dash!
Join us this Thanksgiving week for one of Ventura County’s largest community events — the Turkey Day Dash!
This is an incredible opportunity to connect with over 3,000 people from all across Ventura County and remind everyone that Scouting America is alive, vibrant, and active in our community.
More information at https://www.scoutingamericavc.org/Dash

Fall 2025 Brotherhood
2025-12-06 | Camp Trask, 1100 N. Canyon Blvd, Monrovia, CA, 91016, United States
2025 Fall Brotherhood Ceremony

We will be traveling to Camp Trask to participate in their Brotherhood Ceremony on December 6th
Check-in is at 6:30 PM. The ceremony will conclude at 9:00 PM.
Scouts are welcome to stay overnight and are also invited to remain on Sunday to assist the Malibu Lodge with their Ordeal weekend, which will end on Sunday at 9:00 PM.
For Brotherhood candidates, the cost of attendance is $25, which includes your Brotherhood sash and beads. Those wishing to observe are free. All food costs will be covered by the Malibu Lodge.
Remember to bring a completed Medical Form (parts A and B).

Requirements for Completing Brotherhood:

Be active in your unit for at least 6 months as an Ordeal member.
Memorize the obligation, song, handshake, admonition, and sign.
Memorize the parts of the Ordeal.
Write a letter to the Lodge Secretary explaining your understanding of the Ordeal and your future plans to serve in the Lodge.

This is an excellent opportunity—one you shouldn’t pass up. Everyone who is eligible is strongly encouraged to attend.
Register Here

Dec 2026 LEC - Holiday Party
2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:00 | CA
December meeting of the Lodge Executive Committee
Dec 17 @ 7:30pm at the VCC Scout Barn

Jan 2026 LEC
2026-01-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Scout Office, 509 E Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
January meeting of the Lodge Executive Committee
Jan 28 @ 7:30pm at the VCC Scout Barn

Winter Fellowship 2026
2026-02-21 13:30 - 19:00 | Scout Office, 509 E Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Winter Fellowship 2026.
This year’s winter fellowship will be February 21st at 1:30 PM at the Camarillo Scout Office/Barn. We will start by doing a service project there, and then go bowling following the service project. Come wearing work clothes and your sash, and bring a water source and some money for bowling.

Feb 2026 LEC
2026-02-25 19:15 - 21:00 | CA
February meeting of the Lodge Executive Committee
Feb 25 @ 7:15pm at the VCC Scout Barn

March 2026 LEC
2026-03-25 19:15 - 21:00 | CA
March meeting of the Lodge Executive Committee
Mar 25 @ 7:15pm at the VCC Scout Barn

Willing Work Day 2026
2026-04-04 | Scout Office, 509 E Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States

April 2026 LEC
2026-04-22 19:15 - 21:00 | Scout Office, 509 E Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
April meeting of the Lodge Executive Committee
Apr 22 @ 7:15pm at the VCC Scout Barn

Camporee 2026
2026-04-24 17:00 - 2026-04-26 09:00 | Valley Trails Camp, 30910 Sloan Canyon Rd, Castaic, CA, 91384, United States

2026 Spring Ordeal
2026-05-15 18:00 - 2026-05-17 09:00 | North Fork Ranch, 12365 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Frazier Park, CA, 93225, United States
The induction ceremony, called the Ordeal, is the first step toward full membership in the Order. The experience is designed to teach significant values. All candidates for membership must complete the Ordeal.
You can find out more about the induction weekend here.
We ask that all candidates arrive by 7:00 PM.
Lodge members are requested to arrive by 6:00 PM.
>> Click Here to Register <<

May 2026 LEC
2026-05-27 19:15 - 21:00 | Scout Office, 509 E Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
May meeting of the Lodge Executive Committee
May 27 @ 7:15pm at the VCC Scout Barn

2026 Lodge Picnic
2026-06-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Kildee Community Park, 1030 Temple Avenue, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
The Annual Lodge Picnic is a great time to get together with your fellow Arrowmen with hotdogs and hamburgers. During the Picnic we also cover Vigil nominations, Founders Award, and Lodge Leadership Elections!
All Arrowmen are encouraged to run for a leadership position, even if you’re new! We will train you on what to do so you can cheerfully serve our lodge!
SIGNUP FOR THE PICNIC HERE: https://www.scoutingamericavc.org/OApicnic

June 2026 LEC
2026-06-24 19:15 - 21:00 | CA
June meeting of the Lodge Executive Committee
Jun 24 @ 7:15pm at the VCC Scout Barn

2026 Section Induction Experience
2026-08-07 19:00 - 2026-08-09 11:00 | Camp Trask, 1100 N. Canyon Blvd, Monrovia, CA, 91016, United States
Our Lodge will be attending the New Induction Experience at Camp Trask on August 7–9 to learn and prepare for the Order of the Arrow’s updated induction program.
The new induction experience reflects the National Order of the Arrow’s renewed focus on the idea that “The OA is the reason older Scouts stay in Scouting.” While preserving the core principles of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, Service, and the Admonition, the updated program emphasizes discussion, mentorship, and engagement throughout the induction weekend.
The traditional Elangomat role has evolved into the new Luminary program, with mentors guiding candidates through their induction experience. The Pre-Ordeal and Ordeal ceremonies have also been updated to better communicate the values and purpose of the Order while providing new members with a deeper understanding of the Brotherhood of Cheerful Service.
We are seeking volunteers to attend this training:

Adult advisers to support the new ceremonial teams.
4–5 youth interested in learning the updated Pre-Ordeal and Ordeal ceremonies.
4 youth interested in serving as the new Luminaries.
Additional youth and adults who would like to help are also welcome to participate.

This training will prepare our Lodge to implement the new induction program locally. Following the event, we plan to hold several in-house induction experiences so our ceremonial teams can gain experience and current members can become familiar with the updated program.
Our goal is to use the new induction experience for our 2027 elected candidates.
>> Please sign-up for this event here. <<
Last Day To Register is July 31

Gopher Day 2026
2026-08-15 | CA
Gopher Day 2026
Details to Follow!

August 2026 LEC - UPDATED DAY
2026-08-25 19:15 - 21:00 | Scout Office, 509 E Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
August meeting of the Lodge Executive Committee
Tuesday, Aug 25 @ 7:15pm at the VCC Scout Barn

Lodge Leadership Development
2026-09-05 | Scout Office, 509 E Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Behind every Order of the Arrow function is the need for planning and leadership. Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) offers lodges the chance to provide trainings aimed at improving leadership and teaching about the many facets of the Order.

2026 G18N Section Conclave
2026-09-18 17:00 - 2026-09-20 11:00 | Camp Rancho Alegre, 2680 CA-154, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105, United States
Conclave is almost here! Join Arrowmen from all six lodges in Section G18N for a weekend of fellowship, training, competition, and fun at the 2026 Section G18N Conclave.
This year’s safari-themed Conclave, “Expedition to Brotherhood,” will be held September 18–20, 2026, at Camp Rancho Alegre (2680 CA-154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105).
Participants can look forward to:

Opening and closing shows
Training sessions and informative workshops
The revamped Flight of the Thunderbird competition, where lodges compete for the coveted Best Lodge trophy
A Brotherhood Walk for eligible Ordeal members who wish to seal their membership by becoming Brotherhood members
Opportunities to meet and connect with Arrowmen from across the section

Registration
Registration closes September 15, 2026.
Pricing:

Sponsor Level – $225
General Member (Tent Camping) – $70
General Member (Dorm Room) – $100
New Ordeal Member (Tent Camping) – $45
New Ordeal Member (Dorm Room) – $75

Early Bird Discount: Register by August 15, 2026, and receive $10 off General Member registrations (Tent Camping or Dorm Room).
Sponsor & Early Bird Benefits
Sponsor Level registration includes:

Front-of-the-line meal access
VIP parking
Guaranteed lower bunk in the dormitory
Full Conclave patch set
Entry into a drawing for four Disneyland Park Hopper tickets

Early Bird registrants will also be entered into a separate drawing for two Disneyland Park Hopper tickets, and the first 60 participants to register will receive a special Early Bird patch.
Register today and join us for an unforgettable weekend of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service. We look forward to seeing you at Conclave!
>> Register Here <<

September 2026 LEC
2026-09-22 19:15 - 21:00 | Scout Office, 509 E Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
September meeting of the Lodge Executive Committee
Sep 22 @ 7:15pm at the VCC Scout Barn

2026 Fall Ordeal
2026-10-16 20:00 - 2026-10-18 09:00 | CA
The induction ceremony, called the Ordeal, is the first step toward full membership in the Order. The experience is designed to teach significant values. All candidates for membership must complete the Ordeal.
You can find out more about the induction weekend here.
Check back later to register

October 2026 LEC
2026-10-20 19:15 - 21:00 | Scout Office, 509 E Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
October meeting of the Lodge Executive Committee
Oct 20 @ 7:15pm at the VCC Scout Barn

2026 Lodge Dinner
2026-10-24 | CA
2026 Lodge Dinner
Details to follow!

2026 Vigil Ordeal
2026-11-07 - 2026-11-08 | Sage Ranch Park, SImi Valley, CA, United States

November 2026 LEC
2026-11-17 19:15 - 21:00 | Scout Office, 509 E Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
November meeting of the Lodge Executive Committee
Nov 17 @ 7:15pm at the VCC Scout Barn

December 2026 LEC & Holiday Party
2026-12-15 19:15 - 21:00 | Scout Office, 509 E Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
December meeting of the Lodge Executive Committee
Dec 15 @ 7:15pm at the VCC Scout Barn

NOAC 2027
2027-07-26 - 2027-07-31 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL, United States
The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is the flagship national Order of the Arrow event. It is held every two years at a major university campus and is attended by as many as 8,000 Arrowmen from all 50 states. It is second only to the National Scout Jamboree in size and scope. Our largest conference was in 2015, attended by more than 15,000 Arrowmen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow.
NOAC 2027 will take place July 26th – 31st at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. To keep up to date with the latest information, follow our Instagram and Facebook. For questions, please contact us here.
Resources

Selecting a Contingent Leader Guide (10/2025)
