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C.O.P.E.

Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience

 WHAT TO BRING

The following list of equipment and supplies are required for the COPE and Climbing Instructor Training and Open COPE programs.

  • Long pants and long sleeve shirt
  • Bandana
  • Bug Spray (skin so soft is the best)
  • Positive attitude and a smile
  • Sturdy foot gear. No open shoes or sandals. Socks must be worn.
  • Baseball type hat recommended
  •  Please no jewelry, watches or necklaces. This includes body piercings. Please remove them or cover them with a band aid
  • Rain gear
  • Class 3 Medical Form completed and signed by a physician
  • Parental Informed Consent and Hold-harmless and Release Agreement

 Additional equipment for the Training Programs

  • Leather palmed gloves
  • Extra Clothing
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Toiletry Items
  • Pillow
  • Initiative game ideas
  • Thinking Games - Brain Teasers

           ***  No Cameras during Program

            *** Releases and Medical forms are all SIGNED and completed

 The challenge course is located in a beautiful camp. Please don't litter and respect the property. The above gear will make your experience the best that it can be, so please take the time to prepare properly.