Okpik Winter Camping Experience is intended to teach participants how to have fun in the cold!  In 2026 we are offering three levels of adventure; Okpik Snowbirds (12+), Okpik Adventurers (14+) & Okpik Explorers (14+)!  The Snowbirds & Adventurers programs are organized to help you acquire skills and experience which you can bring back to your Troop, Crew, or Ship.  The Okpik Snowbirds program will participate in the outdoor program and skill building activities but sleep indoor both nights.  The Okpik Adventurers will build on their existing skills, participant in the winter programs, and sleep one night under the stars or in an Adirondack shelter!  The Okpik Explorers program is a back country camping adventure to use the advanced skills previously learned in the Okpik Adventurers program.  The Okpik Explorers will arrive, check gear and head out into the GSR back country for a winter camping adventure!  

Please note: All planned Okpik programs are subject to change & weather.  Participation in Okpik Explorers requires prior completion of the Okpik Adventurers program.  
 
Okpik Snowbirds program includes:  Shelter building, snowshoeing, cold weather cooking, winter games, ice fishing, hiking, night sky viewing and more! Open to all Scouts, Sea Scouts & Venturers ages 12+
 
Okpik Adventurers program includes:  Shelter building, snowshoeing, cold weather cooking, winter games, ice fishing, hiking, night sky viewing and more!  Open to all Scouts, Sea Scouts & Venturers ages 14+ with Scoutmaster/ Advisor approval. 

Okpik Explorers program includes:  Hiking, snowshoeing, cold weather cooking & night sky viewing. Open to all Scouts, Sea Scouts & Venturers that have previously completed the Okpik Adventurers program.  This program is a back country camping expedition. This expedition will test your skills and build your confidence.  You will arrive, assemble with your assigned patrol, requisition patrol gear, do a quick shakedown, safety review and then depart for your back country adventure!