To recognize those campers, both Scouts and Scouters, who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives.
To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit.
To promote Scout camping.
To strengthen the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life of leadership in cheerful service to others.

The mission of the lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.