OKPIK: Advanced Cold Weather Camping Training (Camp Gerber)

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 and Scouts 14 years of age or older. 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.

Indoor Session: February 1, 2020 from 8:00 am -5:00 pm at Gerber Scout Reservation 1733 Owasippe Rd, Twin Lake MI 49457.

Outdoor Session: February 14, 2020 at 6:30 pm Check-in to Departure February 16, 2020 at 11:30 am held at Gerber Scout Reservation 1733 Owasippe Rd, Twin Lake MI 49457

Cost is only $75 which includes: lodging, training, book, patch and a one of a kind outdoor experience for both weekends!

Late/Walk in: $90 after January 10, 2020

Team Player Pricing: $65 before January 10, 2020 and after, $80 for Late/Walk in
For Team Player discount code and verification contact Rebecca Alberda at 616-785-2662 ext 3004 or email rebecca.alberda@scouting.org

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.

Trading Post swag available within your online registration. Check out the new items available for preorder!
Simply found under the "Participants" tab during registration. Click on "Update Information" and it is located in the top right section as a drop down selection labeled "Michigan Crossroads Council Trading Post." 

For an additional $10, join us for a sled workshop where we will work with you to build a haul sled on Friday night, January 31st, prior to the all day indoor session. Lodging is included (food not included).
For additional information email okpikdirector@gmail.com