Takhonek Lodge #617

10/11/2026

Thank you for our OA members who working the fishing activity at the Council Camporee this past Saturday 10/10/2026. They helped many first time anglers catch their first fish, touch the “yucky” bait, set up rods and demonstrate proper techniques, and was available to the most experienced participants with extra bait and tackle. We appreciate I ate all your help!

10/04/2026

Fall fellowship

09/25/2026

Please join me in congratulating our new Vigil members Sam Miller and Lee Webb. It was a beautiful night for a Vigil Ceremony!

09/25/2026

Join us at OA Fall Fellowship October 2-4, 2026 at Camp Arrowhead in Ona WV! We welcome our Ordeal candidates! Be sure to bring a tent and sleeping bag plus your personal gear for the weather. For current Ordeal members, you will have an opportunity to complete your brotherhood. Be sure to follow the link to get registered.

Takhonek Lodge Fall Fellowship Register Now Register by 11:00 pm on Sunday, September 27th, to avoid the late fee. Registration closes Wednesday, September 30th at 11:59 pm. More Details(opens in new tab) The Fall Fellowship (Ordeal and Brotherhood) will be held October 2-4, 2026, at Camp Arrowhead....

09/12/2026

If you are a Vigil member, don’t forget to register for the Vigil Reunion Dinner at the Summit. We will be in Sub Camp A with good food and an opportunity to meet our Vigil inductees. Registration closes 9/16/2026 and the fee is $20. For more information and to register, follow the link below.

Takhonek Lodge Vigil Reunion Register Now Registration closes Wednesday, September 16th. Click Here(opens in new tab) Takhonek Lodge's Vigil Reunion is September 18-19 at The Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve, Subcamp A. This event is for OA members holding the Vigil Honor and Vigil candidates only. Make...

08/30/2026

The Lodge will be helping with the Council-wide Camporee & Family Camp, October 9-11, 2026. We have positions for everyone so please let us know you will attend. We have new stickers for your water bottle with a QR code to the Lodge website.

08/30/2026

We had a great hike at the summer picnic earlier this month. There was plenty of food prepared by Chef Rosie, lots of patches available at the trading post with Debbie, and many non hikers fellowshipping in the mess hall but I forgot to take pics of that. One special guest was a grandpa that went to camp at Arrowhead as a youth. I took pics of his grandson’s on the same rock he climbed many years ago. Join us for the next event to build more memories, make new friends, eat good food, and maybe even hike!

08/30/2026

Jamboree 2026 was fantastic! Looking forward to NOAC 2027!

07/27/2026

Driving onto Summit property means entering an adventure! The road is gravel and dusty but you know fun is all along the way. The name of that road is Jack Furst Dr. it is the long road at meanders around the Goodrich Lake over to Summit Center and beyond. We had the the opportunity to meet with the man the road is named in honor of for all his work to create the Bechtel Summit. The proposed vision was a small camp but his idea was much more grand. He envisioned a camp that could offer many adventures and opportunities for Scouts to enjoy the great outdoors. That dream is the Summit and and it is in our backyard!

07/27/2026

We had a great opportunity to meeting and speak to the great grandson of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts. Lord David Baden-Powell is still involved in international Scouting. He works to continue the work his great grandfather started by visiting Scouts at Jamborees, camporees, and in communities around the world.