History
The Order of the Arrow (OA) was founded in 1915 at the Treasure Island Camp of BSA's Philadelphia Council. It became an official program experiment in 1922 and was approved as part of the Scouting program in 1934.

In 1948 the OA, recognized as the BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers, became an official part of the national camping program of the Boy Scouts of America.

Membership
The OA has more than 176,000 members located in lodges affiliated with approximately 327 BSA local councils.

Eligibility
Scouts are elected to the Order by their fellow unit members, following approval by the Scoutmaster or Varsity Team Coach. To become a member, a youth must be a registered member of a Boy Scout troop or Varsity Scout team and hold first class rank. 

The youth must have experienced 15 days and nights of Boy Scout camping during the two-year period prior to the election. The 15 days and nights must include one, but no more than one, long-term camp consisting of six consecutive days and five nights of resident camping, approved and under the auspices and standards of the Boy Scouts of America. The balance of the camping must be overnight, weekend or other short-term camps.

Adult selection is based on their ability to perform the necessary functions to help the Order fulfill its purpose and is not for recognition. Selected adult Scout leaders must be an asset to the Order because of demonstrated abilities and provide a positive role model for the youth members of the lodge.

Lodges
Nayawin Rar #296 is the Order of the Arrow lodge for the Turscarora Council. It helps the council provide a quality Scouting program through recognition of Scouting spirit and performance, development of youth leadership and service, promotion of Scout camping and outdoor programs, and enhancement of membership tenure.