COPE Instructor Training 

Come spend a few days at beautiful Camp Thunder and get Level 1 COPE certified!

What: COPE Level 1 Instructor Training.

When: December 28, 29, 30, 2025 (During Polaris- Sessions will be held during the merit badge periods plus evening sessions Sunday and Monday).

Who: Ages 16 and up (16 and 17 year-olds will be Instructors in Training until they reach their 18th birthday)

Cost: No Charge to Flint River Council Members

Come to camp and receive training to become a Level 1 COPE Instructor. You will learn about the Goals and Features of COPE as well as how to facilitate Initiative Games, Low COPE elements, High COPE elements and the operations of our best-in-class Climbing venue.

COPE stands for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. The COPE program is designed to enhance the Scouting experience and to promote Scouting values and objectives among its participants with fun and challenging activities. The COPE program emphasizes eight major goals – Communication, Planning, Teamwork, Trust, Leadership, Decision Making, Problem Solving and Self-Esteem.

The training is open to ALL Flint River Council members that meet the age requirement and is an excellent opportunity for leaders that are attending Polaris to obtain this training. The training will take place at the Flint River Adventure Area with meals in the Camp Thunder dining hall.

Why should you be trained? The first reason is the youth of our council need you. The second reason is to save your unit money. If you and other leaders from your unit are trained and meet the NCAP standards to be able to furnish your own staff, the $50 rental fee will be waived.

Please contact Greg Joiner (chevey1989@gmail.com) for additional information or if you will be needing accommodations for the training.