The Tahquitz Community is one of a few local Boy Scout honor societies in the United States that have not been absorbed by the Order of the Arrow.

To keep active during the winter months, the organization has developed an extensive Indian Lore, backpacking and service program.

These programs benefit the Long Beach Area Council and surrounding community and give the members unique youth leadership experience.

They are the organization's spokesperson and main connection to the Scout units in the Long Beach Area Council and the community.

The Runner is the organization's newsletter, which is published regularly and is filled with articles by the members, news about upcoming events, and other features of interests.

[3] In order to become regular members, they must complete the annual induction ceremony held at Camp Tahquitz over Labor Day weekend.

[4] The Long Beach Area Council did not have an Order of the Arrow lodge for many years, but used only the camping honor society, The Tahquitz Community.

The Tahquitz Community will continue and has not ended, but on May 19, 2012, the Long Beach Area Council started an Order of the Arrow lodge.