C.O.P.E.

C.O.P.E. stands for C hallenging O utdoor P ersonal E xperience. COPE consists of a series of obstacles and challenges designed to foster problem solving skills and group interaction. Seven key goals are developed:

These goals are accomplished through obstacles and challenges that guide the group to work and communicate with each other as they attempt a solution to the obstacle. The COPE program generally consists of Initiative Games, Low Course, and High Course.

Requirements for COPE Participation
Project C.O.P.E. is designed for persons at least age 13 by January 1st, 2008 younger persons may not participate. The program is available to Boy Scout troops, Varsity teams, Venture crews, Explorer posts, and other groups wishing to participate. All participants must have a medical form . Required clothing includes long pants, and closed-toed shoes. Project COPE provides an every participant the opportunity for success as an individual and member of their group.

Where:
Pre-Scheduled COPE Days take place at Scouters' Mountain, about 5 minutes from Clackamas Town Center. Click here for a map to Scouters' Mountain .

Click the REGISTER ONLINE button to view available dates and spots (the link will appear on this page by November 19, 2007 for 2008 dates).

COPE Day events can also be scheduled for the COPE course at Camp Cooper by contacting Volunteer Services at 503.225.5759.

What to expect:
We'll start at 9am , unless you've confirmed a different time with us. First up will be a 'get acquainted' exercise, as well as some warm-ups. We'll follow that with a brief safety talk.

Then we move into some initiative games- group challenges that require and build trust, communication, planning, teamwork, leadership, self-esteem, decision making, and problem solving. Over the course of the morning, we will gradually incorporate more of our low course elements- most of which are only a few feet high. One of the two exceptions- the wall or the trust fall- will typically be the final piece of the morning.

The participants will break for lunch while the instructors finish the course set-up for the afternoon. After lunch, we'll get everyone in helmets and harnesses, and head out for the high course. Elements of the high course include the Flying Squirrel, Confidence Pole, and Zip Line- among others. What we set up depends upon the size of the group and the size of our staff on course; we do try to honor special requests.

As we finish the day, we?ll put away the harnesses and finish with a group debrief. We?re done by 4pm , unless you have confirmed an earlier time with us.

What to bring:

• Lunch & Lots of water
• Medical form for each participant and adult (see other side for more details)
• Final payment if you haven't already sent it in to the office (office is better)
• Other paperwork if we've discussed it (e.g., Learning for Life forms, registration app and fees for unregistered youth)
• A great attitude J

What to wear:

• Long pants
• Sneakers
• Tops appropriate for the weather. If it's cold and rainy, bring a hat and some raingear; if it's sunny bring some sunblock!

What NOT to wear:

• Sandals (or other open-toed shoes)
• Jewelry (we'll ask the participants to remove it before we start- it's safer if it's at home)
• Inappropriately revealing clothing (high cut shorts, low cut shirts, belly baring tops)- besides the distraction of lots of skin, the participant can get abrasions in sensitive spots if proper clothing isn't worn.

What to confirm two weeks in advance: Date, number of youth and adults, and any specific goals you have for your group. Kate Benson, 503-225-5752, kbenson@cpcbsa.org .

How to Register :
Click the REGISTER ONLINE button to view available dates and spots, and to register online. (the link will appear on this page by November 19, 2007 for 2008 dates).

Fees:
There is a $5 per person non-refundable deposit at time of registration. The balance ($15 per person) is due two weeks prior to your COPE date.

Refunds:

• up to 2 weeks prior to the activity: cancellation will result in refund of all fees paid LESS the $5 per person deposit.
• less than 2 weeks prior to the activity: 75% will be refunded for persons whose family moved out of the council OR who experienced a death or serious illness in immediate family, OR who themselves had a serious illness or injury preventing participation.
• No refunds are issued for requests submitted more than one week after the event date.
• Refunds totaling less than $5 will be considered donations and will not be refunded.

Medical Forms:
Each participant must bring a medical form . Please make certain that Sections I, II, III, IV and VI are complete (a physician's signature is NOT necessary for this one-day event).

. Locations
Cascade Pacific Council has 2 COPE Courses:

Scouters Mountain and Camp Cooper

List generated: July 24, 2008

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