OKPIK Winter Camping Adventure 2021/2022
IT'S TIME FOR YOUR COLD WEATHER CAMPING ADVENTURE!!
The objective of this course is to help Scouting units extend their camping season to all 12 months of the year. It is expected that the participants of this course will go back to their units and share the knowledge and skills learned in this course. TAKE IT BACK!!
"Non Semper Erit Aestas"
“It Ain’t Always Gonna Be Summer”
Keep outdoor activities and camping alive all 12 months of the year!! Our Train the Trainer program will provide you with the knowledge and materials to share knowledge and skills learned to conduct cold weather activities and camping within your units. Learn about Winter Travel, Sleep Systems, Equipment and Tents, Cooking and Nutrition, Snow Shoes, Cross Country Skiing and Outdoor Winter Games.
Session 1 - October 17, 2021
Session 2 - November 14, 2021
Session 3 - December 12, 2021
First United Methodist Church, 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL
12:30pm registration/check-in. Class from 1pm-5pm
PRACTICAL WEEKEND
January 8th & 9th, 2022 (arrive 7:30am for 8am start on Saturday, done approx. 12noon on Sunday)
Camp Betz, Berrien Springs, MI
Open to Scouters & Scouts 14 years of age and older. REGISTER TODAY!
Attendance at all three classroom sessions and the practical weekend campout are required to complete the course.
This course covers the skills and techniques needed to ensure a successful, fun and safe cold weather camping experience.
GUARANTEED TO BE THE “COOLEST” TRAINING YOU EVER TAKE!!
First United Methodist Church
Sunday 10-17-2021
12:30 PM CT to 5:00 PM CT Past
Classroom Session II
First United Methodist Church
Sunday 11-14-2021
12:30 PM CT to 5:00 PM CT Past
Classroom Session III
First United Methodist Church
Sunday 12-12-2021
12:30 PM CT to 5:00 PM CT Past
Overnight Practical Campout
Camp Frank S Betz
Saturday 01-08-2022 8:00 AM CT to
Sunday 01-09-2022 12:00 PM CT Past