Project C.O.P.E. Weekends at Ockanickon

Why C.O.P.E.

The objectives of the C.O.P.E. Program are: Teamwork, Communications, Trust, Leadership, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Self-Esteem and FUN.

If this sounds like the kind of objectives your troop has for its scouts why not make C.O.P.E. part of your program this Fall or Spring? Ockanickon's C.O.P.E. Course is available for use on the following weekends in 2008:

April 18-20

May 16-18 (No Campsites available)

!DATE CHANGE No June 6-8 Session!

June 13-15 (No Campsites available)

September 26-27

October 17-19

October 31-November 2

November 14-16

A C.O.P.E. Weekend at Ockanickon can include: Low Course Elements (which any boy scout can participate in), High Course Elements , and Rock Climbing. (Call for details) Here's a typical schedule: Arrive at camp Friday night and settle in your campsite or cabin. Saturday morning, initiative games and then the Low Course for all your scouts. In the afternoon the high course. On Sunday rock climbing is available.

COPE also has a new COPE program available to units that have previously participated. Please contact Randy Whalen at (610) 323-2346 or projectcope@ockanickon.org

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Ockanickon Scout Reservation
Bucks County Council, B.S.A.
One Scout Way, Doylestown PA 18901
(215) 328-7205

Rock Climbing near Ockanickon

Logistics:
Start by contacting the C.O.P.E. Chairman, Randy Whalen (610) 323-2346, to Schedule your weekend and customize your troop's program. Then your troop should rent a campsite or cabin at Ockanickon for the weekend you plan to do the C.O.P.E. Program. Your troop must supply its own food for the weekend. Minimum of 8 participants.

Specific items your Scouts need to bring: All participants must wear long pants, a sleeved T-shirt, and soft soled shoes. Hiking boots are not permitted on the course. At least a Class 1 medical form is needed from all participants. All climbing equipment (harnesses, ropes, helmets, and gloves) are supplied by Ockanickon.

Trust Fall Program Fees: The cost of a C.O.P.E. Weekend for boy Scouts are listed below: Low Course and initiative games (half day) $10 per participant, High Course (half-day) $20 per participant, and Rock Climbing (1/2 day) $20 per participant. Proceeds go to maintaining our equipment and improving the course.
Costs are subject to change, call ahead to confirm.

Teamwork

Communications

Trust

Leadership

Decision
Making

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Solving

Self-
Esteem

FUN

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Ockanickon C.O.P.E. Weekend Registration Form

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NOTE: We can't run a C.O.P.E. or Rock Climbing Program without at least 8 Participants.
30 Day Advance Notice Required to Plan a C.O.P.E. Weekend

Troop:______ Council:__________________________

Contact:_______________________________________

Address:_______________________________________

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Phone (Evening):___________________  ____________________

Date of Weekend  _________________________
Weekends in 2008: April 18-20, May 16-18, June 13-15, September 26-27, 
October 17-19, October 31-November 2, November 14-16 
* Make sure to contact Randy Whalen about your weekend   
WARNING: NO CAMPSITES ARE AVAILABLE AT 
OCKANICKON FOR THE MAY AND JUNE WEEKENDS.

Mail Completed Application To:

	Project COPE Weekend
	BCC BSA
	1 Scout Way
	Doylestown, PA 18901
	
 Enclose Check made out to:
        Bucks County Council, B.S.A.

Don't forget to rent a site at Ockanickon!

Last Updated 29 Mar 08

There are no refunds. Be sure of your numbers before submitting payment.

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