Okpik Cold Weather Training 2024-2025


Okpik Cold Weather Training 2024-2025
Date/Time
Registration Begins
7/19/2024 8:00 AM
Last Day To Register
11/6/2024 11:55 PM
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Okpik Cold Weather Training

2024/2025 Blackhawk Area Council OKPIK
Cold Weather Camping Course - Train the Trainer


Okpik Cold Weather Camping Training for Cub Scout adults, Scouts BSA and Venturing adults and youth ages 14 and up.

The Train the Trainer program provides you the knowledge and materials to conduct cold weather camping within your units. This program covers the skills and techniques needed to ensure a successful, fun, and safe cold weather camping experience. These include physical preparation, clothing, food & water, sanitation, first aid and emergency procedures, shelter building, traveling in snow, and making equipment. Cold weather camping mistakes can be deadly. The skills learned in the Okpik Course will make cold weather camping an enjoyable, safe Scouting experience.

TRAIN THE TRAINER

To provide a train the trainer opportunity to Scout leaders and experienced youth in the unique skills of winter camping. The intent of this course is to help Packs, Troops and Crews 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. Because of this, the course is limited to adults and mature youth. Youth must be at least 14 years old, approved by their unit leader and the Course Director.

Dates & Times:

  • November 9, 2024 (Classroom, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM) - Camp Lowden (4418 S. Scout Road, Oregon, IL)
  • December 14, 2024 (Classroom, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM) – Camp Lowden
  • January 11, 2025 (Outdoor Classroom, 8:30 AM. 3:30 PM) - Christ Lutheran School (2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL)
  • February 1-2, 2025 (Practical, Camp Lowden, Oregon, IL) - Camp Lowden

 

All three Classroom sessions and a practical outdoor campout are required to complete the course.
If you have any questions please contact roman.salamon@scouting.org.

Course Fee:

Early Registration fee $135.

On 10/15/24, fee increases to $155.

 

(participants should plan for additional food and gear costs)
Make Checks Payable to: Blackhawk Area Council

For more information, visit www.blackhawkscouting.org/training/advanced-training/okpik

Cost
$155.00 per Adult
$155.00 per Youth (14-17 yrs)
Early Discount
Before 10/15/2024 a discount of $20.00 will apply to all Adult Registrants.
Before 10/15/2024 a discount of $20.00 will apply to all Youth (14-17 yrs) Registrants.
Cancellation Policy
All refund requests must be submitted, to the professional staff advisor, in writing (i.e. email request) prior to the event as the policy states below. You can send your request to: bac.info@scouting.org Extenuating circumstances will be considered. 30 days or more prior to an event – 100% refund 29-15 days prior to event – 70% refund 14 days-8 days prior to the event – 30% refund 7 days or less prior to event – 0% refund

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