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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Six days of shows, service, hands-on training, and outdoor adventure.

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NOAC 2027 will take place July 26th - 31st at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. To keep up to date with the latest information, follow our Instagram and Facebook.
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Program

From the main stage to service by the trail, explore a program built across every pillar, every challenge, and every version of you!

Service

Discover how thousands of Arrowmen come together to make a lasting impact through meaningful service.

STEM

Discover The Grid, where curiosity, creativity, and innovation come together through hands-on experiences.

Recreation

Recharge, compete, and connect through games, tournaments, and outdoor activities.

Learning

Develop new skills, gain fresh perspectives, and return home ready to lead.

Arena Shows

Gather with thousands of Arrowmen for inspiring speakers, unforgettable entertainment, and celebrations that capture the spirit of the Order.

Festival

Celebrate the traditions, friendships, and lodge spirit that make the Order of the Arrow unlike any other organization.
Impact

The scale of the experience

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8,000
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delegates From across all 50 states
150
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PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE FIVE DAYS
4
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HIGH ENERGY ARENA SHOWS AT THE STATE FARM CENTER
upcoming Milestones

Your Journey to NOAC 2027

Planning a successful NOAC contingent is a year-long journey. While the conference lasts just six days, the experience begins months earlier with thoughtful planning, strong youth leadership, and intentional preparation.
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JULY - OCT 2026
01
prepare your lodge
Select your Adult and Youth Contingent Leaders, estimate attendance, and reserve your contingent spaces to lock in your lodge's place at NOAC 2027.
NOV - APRIL 2027
02
register your delegates
Firm up your roster, collect payments, and keep families in the loop as your contingent takes shape.
SPRING 2027
03
make program plans
Program selections, housing requests, medical forms, and travel details all come together ahead of the big week.
JULY 2027
04
experience conference
Travel, check in, dive into six days of NOAC — then bring the experience home to your lodge.
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What's New for NOAC 2027

Four new ways to experience NOAC. This is our time.
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The grid
Maker labs, VR, 3D printing, and design challenges. NOAC's newest program area connects Scouting's tradition of leadership with the skills shaping the future.
learning tracks
Recommended pathways through workshops, NOAC Talks, and MicroLearning, built around your interests and goals instead of hundreds of standalone sessions.
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Networking spaces, leadership gatherings, and peer exchanges that turn NOAC from a week-long event into a year-round network.
service at scale
Hands-on projects and community partnerships that show how service moves from individual acts to lasting impact.
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Six Days. One Brotherhood.

July 26–31, 2027. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Thousands of Arrowmen, one week of leadership, service, and fellowship.
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