Three Fires Council

OKPIK COLD WEATHER CAMPING - Nov 17 & Dec 10, 2011 & Jan 13-14, 2012

Okpik is a course is comprised of the necessary essential information and skills that a leader must be acquainted with to ensure safe and successful winter camping experience for a Boy Scout Unit. It is a "Train the Trainer" course designed to give Scouts and Leaders confidence to enter the great adventure of winter camping.  Youth should be 14 years of age or older. Come on out and join the fun!

Indoor Session - Thursday November 17, 2011 -  6:30-9pm - LDS Church, Geneva
Outdoor Session - Saturday December 10, 2011 - 8:30am - 1pm - Camp Big Timber, Elgin
Overnight Campout - Friday/Saturday January 13-14, 2012 - 6pm Fri - 5pm Sat - Camp Big Timber, Elgin

Our Outdoor Session has been moved from the "Adventure Camp"  in Rochelle to Camp Big Timber for the Okpik Overnight Session due to a scheduling mixup. Same as last year, Staff can come out and set up tents anytime after lunch on Friday 1/13. We will have a staff dinner about 3:30 or 4PM.

Participants will again arrive no earlier than 5PM. The idea is to have all Patrols meet at 5PM and start the compass course to find their campsite.  Staff will camp right wehere we did last year next to the tree line. Registration will take place by Patrol as they are doing the compass course they should stop at Ansil when they go by and register. Sorry for the change but we really should have a cabin for anyone who has an issue with the cold overnight or during the day session.

View Photos of the 2011-12 course in The Okpik Photo Album

Youth

Permission Slip

- Okpik

Purpose: To provide a train the trainer opportunity for Scout leaders and experienced youth in the unique skills necessary for successful winter camping. The intent of this course is to help Scout troops 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 experienced youth (at least 14 years old & approved by their home Troop Scoutmaster).

Program: Activities include: First Aid, Cooking/Nutrition, Planning, Shelters, Winter Travel, Dressing for the Cold, Sleeping Systems, Winter Games/Activities, Nature, and Teaching Methods --- among other interesting topics.

2011-12 SPL - Dave Bruns

Director - Steve Hamilton