OKPIK (ook-pik) is the Inuit word for the Snowy Owl and is the name and symbol for the BSA’s cold weather camping program.

Cold weather camping training is designed for adult leaders of scout troops and venture crews. But leaders may also bring their youth leaders (14 years and older). The objective is for you to gain the knowledge so you can feel comfortable and confident in conducting your own cold weather camping program in your troop or crew.

The first weekend focuses on fundamentals of cold weather camping. Topics covered are: clothing systems, sleeping systems, first aid, food, cooking, shelters, transportation, equipment you can make at home and program tips. We will be staying in one of the D-A Cabins therefore participants need to bring bedding, mess kit and a comfortable camp chair, plus there will be some outdoor training so dress appropriately

In the second session you will put your newly acquired camping skills into practice at Cole Canoe Base. The base has snowshoes and trails to use them on. Items to bring to this session will be discussed at the first training session.

Please note; in order to attend this training session you must attend the first one, and an adult participant must accompany youth attending this training.

Each participant will be required to turn in a current health history. It does not need a doctors signature but must be signed by the applicant or in the case of youth their guardian.

 

Course Information

When:

November 30-December 2, 2007-D-bar-A -CANCELLED

January 11-13, 2008 -CCB-CANCELLED

Locations

Where: D-Bar-A Scout Ranch & Cole Canoe Base

Cost: $80.00/ $25.00 for CCB OPIK Alumni Weekend

Registration: Pre-registration required. Submit registration form and payments to: Steve Linne

Download: OPIK Flyer/Registration Form-pdf

Registration Deadline: November 19, 2007 -CANCELLED

Questions?

Steve Linne ,Course Director

Phone: (313) 410-5457

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