National Events

The nation and regions host events every year, including 4-5 National Leadership Seminars located in various places across the nation throughout the year, and one national program of emphasis in the summer annually.

National Leadership Seminar (NLS)

The National Leadership Seminar (NLS) is a weekend conference focused on the skills and attributes of leadership. The program enhances the leadership skills of the Order of the Arrow’s key youth and adult members as they seek to improve their services to the Boy Scouts of America and the greater community. The weekend format complements the longer, more detailed Junior Leadership Training program (for youth) and Wood Badge program (for adults). During the seminar, participants make a contract with themselves to apply the skills learned on projects in the lodge, council, and community. NLS prepares Arrowmen to become better leaders both within and outside of the Scouting program.

Program of Emphasis 2025:

National Council of Chiefs

The National Council of Chiefs (NCOC) is a gathering of lodge and section leaders from across the nation aimed at providing an opportunity for the OA’s youth leaders to provide input on the direction of the OA, make connections with Arrowmen they would not ordinarily have the opportunity to meet, and provide quality training on how to best serve their role. Typically, the NCOC is held at the Philmont Training Center in Cimarron, New Mexico.

The 2025 National Council of Chiefs will be held the week of July 20, 2025 at Philmont Training Center in Cimarron, New Mexico. More information regarding registration, program features, and frequently asked questions will be released in the coming weeks.

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