NOAC, the National Order of the Arrow Conference, offers Arrowmen a unique opportunity to come together for fellowship, leadership development, and personal growth. Our Lodge has enjoyed strong participation and support at recent NOAC events held in Tennessee, Michigan, and Colorado.

Typically held every two to three years, the next NOAC will take place July 26–31, 2027, at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This event is open to all OA members, including both youth and adults.

While final pricing has not yet been established, we expect additional details to become available around the end of August Early September 2026, once the budget is finalized. At this time, the estimated cost is approximately $1,100–$1,300 per participant, though the final amount may vary.

For additional information about NOAC, please visit the official website: https://www.noac27.org/ 

You may also join the Lodge's TeamReach Group (Details on how to join can be found here) or connect with members who have attended a previous NOAC to learn more about the experience.

Contact us at noac@ahcoa165.org with any questions! 

Dates & Location:

The next NOAC will be held July 26-31, 2027 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Ways to Attend:

There are several ways to attend NOAC.

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 also serving the conference. Arrowmen who have attended a 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 registration.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.

Tentative Itinerary:

• July TBA: Travel days / Pre-Conference Activities (TBD)

• July 26-31: National Order of the Arrow Conference

• July 31/August 1: Travel home / Post-Conference Activities (TBD)

Contingent Fee:

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

The lodge’s fundraising efforts help cover some of the additional costs involved with the contingent attending NOAC including ground transportation, pre-conference recreation and lodging, contingent SWAG, discounts for youth, and more. 

Estimated Fee: $1,150 - $1,250 (includes full NOAC Fee, Travel, and any additional per person contingent fees)

*This fee is estimated. Final fees will depend on conference pricing, travel costs, contingent size and results of fundraising efforts.

Youth Scholarships:

Trailblazer Scholarship Program  

The Trailblazer Scholarship Program helps ensure that financial need is not a barrier to attending the National Order of the  Arrow Conference. Lodges are encouraged to remain the primary source of financial assistance for their delegates, with the Trailblazer Scholarship Program serving as a supplemental resource for youth participants who demonstrate financial need.  

Applications for the 2027 Trailblazer Scholarship Program will be released by October 2026 and due no later than January 29, 2027. Scholarship recipients will be selected and notified in Spring 2027, with awards applied directly to their NOAERS registration accounts.  Eligibility requirements for the Trailblazer Scholarship include: 

• Applicants must be registered for NOAC 2027 within NOAERS as a youth delegate with a contingent or as a youth staff member  by January 29, 2027. 

• Submit a Trailblazer Scholarship application, complete with the signature of your contingent leader, by January 29, 2027. 

• Be under the age of 21 through the last day of the conference, July 31, 2027. 

Additional information, including eligibility requirements, application instructions, and key deadlines, will be published with the scholarship application. Scholarship awards will be applied directly to the recipient's NOAERS registration account. Additional information regarding the application of scholarship funds and council reimbursements will be included with the scholarship application. 

NOAC Trainings and Signups:

All training sessions at NOAC are handled by the National Order of the Arrow. In order to participate in these training opportunities, contingent members will need to use the NOAERS system to sign up individually, as space will be limited. 

Access to the NOAERS system is done using your Arrow ID Login information you use for your OA Membership Portal / OA LodgeMaster Access. 

• Details on how to setup an Arrow ID Account Can be found here.

NOAC Cancellation and Refund Policy:

The following policy applies to the 2027 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) Ho-Nan-Ne-Ho-Ont Lodge Contingent Registration and Fees Only.

Deposit:

The initial $100 deposit is non-refundable except for these circumstances:

• • • Delegates who cancel their NOAC registration with the Lodge before October 1, 2026, will receive a full refund of fees paid to date, including the deposit.

    • Delegates who are cut from the contingent due to attendance capacity limitations or are not selected to attend with the contingent will receive a full refund of fees paid to date, including the deposit.

Conference Fees:

• • For delegates on the Discounted Registration, the Deposit/Conference Fee is non-refundable (see exception).

    • • Exception:

        • The registration can be transferred to another delegate who was not previously registered to attend.

          • That New Delegate will refund the Deposit/Conference Fee to the delegate they are taking the spot from and continue their payments.

  • For delegates on the Standard Registration, the conference fee is refundable, minus the $100 deposit, if canceled before May 15, 2027.

  • Registrations canceled after the above published cancellation deadline for Standard Registration are not eligible for a refund of Deposit/Conference Fee, except in extraordinary circumstances as determined by the conference

Travel / Activities & Swag Fees:

• Any Paid Travel / Activities & Swag Fees are refundable if registration is canceled prior to June 30, 2027.

Registration:

Ready to join the Lodge's NOAC 2027 contingent? Register today and pay your deposit to hold your spot.

Required Forms:

Everyone Attending will need the following forms.

• Annual Health & Medical Record - Parts A, B and C

• Event Permission & Emergency Contact Form 

YOU OR YOUR CHILD WILL NOT be able to attend without these SIGNED and COMPLETE documents. These forms can be found on the right side of the registration page in the attachments section.

Questions:

Want to know more or have questions? Contact noac@ahcoa165.org.