The Blue Ox Lodge History
The Lodge existed before it was associated with the Order of the Arrow. In the thirties, the lodge was called The Order of the Blue Ox. In about 1935, members were elected by the summer camp participants. Each week, one scout was elected for the session. There were approximately 5 weeks of summer camp per year, so 5 new members were added to the lodge annually. In about 1937, the lodge united with the National Order of the Arrow movement and became the Blue Ox Lodge. All current members of the Order of the Blue Ox were inducted into the Order of the Arrow at that time. The Blue Ox Lodge is part of Gamehaven Council in Southeastern Minnesota.