The course is designed to cover the Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience (COPE) Level 1 Instructor training. The course goal is to ensure that you can safely and effectively support OC Unit, District, and Council COPE activities held at Camp Durant COPE Course Tower. Training will be conducted following the BSA guidelines of “Climb On Safely”, “Belay On”, National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) Standards, and OC’s COPE Course Policies and Procedures.

This Level 1 course is intended for BSA registered adults who meet the above prerequisites and are interested in learning and teaching the basics of facilitating on OC’s COPE Course. Upon successful completion of the course (to include demonstrating climbing/rappelling core competencies), adults will receive their BSA “COPE Level 1” CS67 training card.

BSA registered youth under 18 years and older than 16 years old who meet the above prerequisites are also eligible to take the Level 1 course. Upon successful completion (to include demonstrating COPE course core competencies), youth will receive their OC “COPE Instructor in Training” CS66 card.

Please note that this course will only focus on the low and High COPE courses and will not cover climbing tower elements or Climbing Level II competencies & natural rock climbing/rappelling or anchor set-up/safety.

Prerequisites:

• BSA Youth Protection[1]
• BSA Climb on Safely
• BSA Weather Hazards
• BSA Annual Medical and Health Form (Parts A & B)[2]
• MUST have current council Tower 1 (CS75) certification

[1]  BSA prerequisite training must be current (i.e. within 2 years of course start date) or completed before the Instructor Training Card can be issued
[2]  BSA Annual Medical Form (Parts A & B) must be current (i.e. within 12 months)

Course Provided Equipment
A climbing harness and helmet will be provided for use by each participant during the training course. If you have your own climbing harness and helmet, you may bring them to the weekend course and request approval for use. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prior to granting permission for use, all personal climbing harnesses and helmets will be subject to inspection by the course staff to ensure they meet both BSA’s and the manufacturer’s safety and appropriate use standards.

Must bring completed Health Form A & B.

Questions?  Contact Allen Hastings at skilerashbsa@gmail.com.