The 2026 New England Fellowship will be hosted from June 5-7th at Griswold Scout Reservation in Gilmanton, NH. We hope you will join us as we find out how “Our Echoes Shape Tomorrow” and embrace our Wild West theme for a weekend of fun filled fellowship, high level trainings, and inspiring shows. More information and registration will be released shortly.
Please forward any questions to info@sectione19.oa-bsa.org
New England Fellowship (NEF) is the largest annual gathering of the 8 OA Lodges that form Section E19. NEF is an exciting event that brings together Arrowmen to celebrate the core values of the Order of the Arrow (OA): brotherhood, cheerful service, and leadership. NEF offers a weekend full of fun, fellowship, and personal growth, providing Scouts and Scouters an opportunity to reconnect with friends, make new ones, and strengthen their bond with the OA community.
In 2025, NEF will be hosted at Camp Squanto, by Tantamous Lodge. Nestled in a picturesque setting, Camp Squanto is the perfect venue for a weekend of outdoor activities and camaraderie. The camp features a beautiful lake, offering a tranquil environment for Arrowmen to relax, reflect, and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
At NEF 2025, you’ll participate in a variety of outdoor activities designed to foster teamwork, leadership, and fun. Whether through friendly competitions or group challenges, this is a chance to grow as a leader while having a great time with fellow Arrowmen.
NEF isn’t just an event — it’s an experience that will deepen your commitment to the values of the OA and help you build lasting friendships. We invite you to join us for NEF 2025 at Camp Squanto for a weekend that will leave you inspired and connected with the OA brotherhood.
Friday
- Check-in
- Lawn Games
- Campsite Set-up
- Friday Night Show
- Vigil Rededication
- Cracker Barrel
- Program Competition Meeting
- Trainers Meeting
- Council of Chiefs
Saturday
- Rolling Breakfast
- Saturday Check-in
- Section Officer Interest Meeting
- Training Sessions
- Lunch
- New Arrowmen Luncheon
- Lodge Adviser/Staff Adviser Lunch
- Silent Patch Auction
- Adviser Chat
- Ceremonies Evaluation
- Open Program
- E19 Cup
- E19 Relay Race
- OAHA Reunion
- Dinner
- Saturday Night Show
- Lodge Officer Reception
- Cracker Barrel
- Saturday Night Festival
- Live Patch Auction
Sunday
- Scout’s Own Service
- Breakfast
- Pack up
- Lodge Portraits
- Annual Business Meeting
Trading Post Hours
- Friday Evening
- Saturday Morning
- Saturday Afternoon
- Saturday Evening
- Sunday Morning
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Training is an integral part of NEF, bringing you the opportunity to learn skills ranging from cooking to leadership that you can use in your everyday life! 
Life Long Skills Learn practical trade skills including framing, electrical work, and drywall that will stay with you for life.Inductions Focus on how to strengthen your lodge’s induction process through best practices, improving Brotherhood conversion, and increasing unit election participation.Activation and Retention Build a thriving membership by learning to create an Extended Elangomat program, engage alumni, infect units with the OA spirit, and guide new members along the Brotherhood trail.The OA and Scouting Learn how the OA can collaborate with councils, districts, and even Cub Scouts to show the lasting value and relevance of our Order. |
For NEF 2025 we have 7 training tracks lined up: How To: Lodge Communications Dive into how your lodge can reach members, master new tech tools, and craft engaging marketing that resonates with today’s youth.Developing How You Lead Explore servant leadership, adviser-youth dynamics, and the psychology behind how we communicate as leaders.Adviser Training Topics Advisers will learn Lodgemaster basics, discover how to support youth leadership, and understand how to connect with neurodivergent Arrowmen. Younger advisers will learn to navigate the transition from youth to adult in the OA.
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Friday Night Program
Unstructured Backyard Games Through Arrival
Spike Ball
Cornhole
Various Other Backyard Games
Saturday Afternoon Program
E19 Cup Tournaments
Human Foosball
3v3 Basketball
Kickball
Spikeball
Chess
Cornhole
Ultimate Disc
Tug-of-War
Open Program Activities
Archery
Rifle
Shotgun
COPE
Waterfront
Backyard Games
Chill Zone at Dawny Classroom
Nintendo Switches/Wii
Board games
Music
Wifi
E19 Relay Race
Legs and Events:
0.2 Mile Run
Three-Legged Race
0.4 Mile Run
Cross-Pond Canoe
0.1 Mile Run
Heartbreak Hill Climb
0.16 Mile Run
Fire Starting
0.25 Mile Run
Archery
0.2 Mile Run
Put on a Frozen T-shirt
0.16 Mile Run
Dizzy Soccer
0.1 Mile Run to Pie the Section Chief
NEF After Dark (Saturday After Closing Show Program)
Super Mario Bros / Mario Kart Tournament
Board Games
Refreshments
Music
Open Gaga / Open Basketball / Field Sports
If you have used NOAERS in the past to register for a national event like NOAC, NLS, or DYLC, you will login with the same credentials that you used then. If you forget your password, you can use the “Forgot Password” feature. If you have never used NOAERS before, you will need to make an account.
Unfortunately, no. NOAERS requires individual registration for each attendee under their own NOAERS account. You can use the same payment method for multiple registrations but each registration must be completed on its own.
This happens when the wrong Scouting America ID number is connected to your account. This commonly happens if someone has multiple ID numbers, or a parent entered their ID number when registering their child. You will need to enter in the correct membership ID number to proceed.
NOAERS reviews the youth protection expiration date and compares it to the event date. If youth protection expires between now and NEF, it will warn you. Your youth protection will need to be recertified before NEF, or you will not be allowed to stay at the event.
No, the discounted price for Spring 2025 inducted youth is sponsored through a specific program designed to get youth immediately active in the Order of the Arrow after their induction. As these funds are limited, the focus is on supporting youth attendance. Adults inducted this spring will select “Lodge Delegate” as their registration type.
Please email info@e19.oa-scouting.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Policies
Yes, all attendees (including day visitors) are required to bring a printed, paper copy of Part A and B of the Scouting America medical form. If the attendee is under 18, the medical form must be signed by a parent or guardian.
The last event of NEF is the annual election of next year’s Section Officers. That election is scheduled to conclude at 11:30am on Sunday. However, elections can go longer or shorter depending on the number of candidates and rounds of voting.
The NEF Code of Conduct can be found here. Any attendee found not following the Code of Conduct can be dismissed from NEF.
Day visitor check-in begins at 7:30am in the dining hall. At that time, you will deposit your printed medical form. You are able to participate in all Saturday programs including training, afternoon, program, the patch auction, and the Saturday Night Show. All day visitors must check out of camp by 11:30pm on Saturday.
Accommodations
No, we will be using the canvas tents in each campsite. You are welcome to bring your own tent if you would prefer.
The first meal at NEF will be the cracker barrel on Friday night at 9pm after the opening show. Attendees should plan to bring their own dinner or stop somewhere on their way to Camp Squanto. The last meal will be breakfast on Sunday morning.
Program
When you arrive at NEF, you will be given a paper program guide with details about every program at the event.
No, you can attend any training you’d like offered during Saturday.