Winter Camping Training Program
Winnebago Scout Reservation - Rockaway, NJ
December 15, 2012
Perhaps the greatest magic of winter camping is the satisfaction of having successfully met the challenge, of doing something that few others have ever attempted and of having done more than you thought you could. Come to our cold weather camping training class and learn how much fun it is. You will be surprised!
Training is mandatory for all Operation Zero participants who have not completed the this course within the past 3 years. If you can't make the December class, we will offer a training alternative in January. Training is free for Operation Zero participants. The winter camping training class is also open to anyone interested in winter camping. If you are not participating in Operation Zero, the cost for the training is $13 per person.
Training Registration
Operation Zero attendees can confirm they will attend the training session when they register for Operation Zero.
If you wish to come to the training sessions, but you are not attending Operation Zero, please RSVP to John Dorn via e-mail by December 7, 2012. Payment of $13 per person can be made by check at the training.
Training Schedule
Saturday December 15, 2012 - Watch for a January alternative for new registrants
- Adult leader advisor training - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
- Scout and adult leader advisor training - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Training Venue
The training class will be held in the dining hall at Winnebago Scout Reservation in Rockaway, NJ.
Topics to Include
Winter Camping - Why would anyone go winter camping?- Homeostasis - how the body adapts to the heat and cold
- Dressing for success!
- Winter sleeping systems
- Winter shelter options
- Food, water and sanitation on a winter adventure
- Leave No Trace winter camping
- Prevention of cold weather injuries and emergencies
O'kpik Certification
All participants that successfully complete the training course will be issued a O'kpik certification card that is valid for 3 years. Those that completed the training within the past three years do not have to attend the training course this year.
For More Information
Please contact camping director Andy Zilnik at andrew.zilnik@scouting.org or (973)765-9322 x235.
Page last updated: 12-15-2012 12:59 pm