OKPIK (Cold Weather Camping Training)

Indoor Session: January 13, 2018 from 8:00 am -5:00 pm at DeVos Family Center for Scouting (3213 Walker Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544).

Outdoor Session: January 26, 2018 at 6:30 pm - January 28, 2018 at 11:30 pm at Gerber Scout Reservation (1733 Owasippe Road, Twin Lake MI)

Cost is only $55: which includes: food, lodging, training and a one of a kind outdoor experience for both weekends!

Early Bird Fee is $50.00 if paid by December 11, 2017

Late/Walk In is $60.00 after December 31, 2017

NOTE: You must attend the Indoor Session to participate in the Outdoor Session. Both Sessions are required for training completion.

Health Form part A & B are required.

What is OKPIK

OKPIK is Inuit for Snowy Owl and is the name of the Boy Scouts of America Cold Weather Camping Training Course. This course is available to all Adult Leaders, older Boy Scouts, and Venturers. This course will teach you how to travel, pack, eat, sleep, and stay comfortable in Michigan’s great season. If you’re a frost bitten veteran or new comer we hope you’ll come learn something from a group of highly experienced trainers.

For course details contact Tod Landis at 616.822.3964 or e-mail todlandis@charter.net or ABCXYZ at 616.930.4586 or email ABCXYZ@scouting.org

Missed renting Ski or Snowshoes please go here.