The Old "Hide the O.A." in the Camporee Patch

Many camporees are held around the country each year.  Most of these are held in either the Spring or Fall with some having the involvement of the Order of the Arrow.  The O.A. has always been supportive with campfire programs; staffing; judging and other necessities at these events.  Sometimes the camporee committees vote to include the O.A. in their patch design.  Other times, the camporee committee just inserts the initials O.A. or W.W.W.  Of course these are not official Lodge issue patches, since they were never taken to the Lodge LEC for approval.  But by default they become part of the "Lodge Set" and collectors do their best to scoop these up so they have every angle covered on possible Lodge issues.

The patch pictured above is from the old Arapaho District in Decatur, AL.  The local O.A. Chapter helped put this event on and as such was honored on the patch. These make neat collectibles - Camporees which highlight O.A. functions.