This advanced training course will develop the skills you require to enable youth program in cold weather conditions!  Our team of instructors will cover all the key topics you need to understand to ensure a successful, fun and safe cold weather program experience for your Pack, Troop, Crew, or Ship! 

This program will be presented in two sessions.  On Saturday December 12th 2026 there will be a classroom instruction session and skills training day (8:00am-5:00pm).  The second session will be a practical skills camping weekend, Friday January 29th through Sunday January 31st 2027.  During the practical skills weekend you will utilize the skills learned in the classroom as well as learn new skills which can only be learned in the field.  Weather permitting, participants will have the option to sleep under the stars in the dead of winter or in snow shelter they build.  To complete the course you must attend and complete both sessions.  Participants who complete the course will receive the Okpik Insturctor designtion.  This course is open to adult Scouting America Members (18+). 

Youth interested in similar program should participate in Scouting America New Hampshire's Okpik Cold Weather Camping Experience weekend which will also run Friday January 29th through Sunday January 31st 2027 at Griswold Scout Reservation.

Topics covered will include:
Cold weather program activities, Clothing & Sleeping Systems, Food, Water, Sanitation, Shelter building, Travel, First Aid, Homeostasis, Scouting America policies related to cold weather activities and programs. 

Participant Fee: 
Reigster by 10/1/2026:  $135
After 10/1/2026: $145

Registration Opens: 3/1/2026
Registration Closes: 11/1/2026