Pronunciation guide okpik the winter program ook pick bizhiw 2night award bee zhoo. Definately takes some advance planning though, and a northern state to camp in. Download a patch order worksheet pdf format 105 kb money back guarantee. If the bag also has a draft harness make sure to use it above the shoulders and it snugs up to your neck to keep cold air from coming in and warm air from going out. Frosted camper award connecticut yankee council, bsa. Adapt the suggested program on these pages to your climate and conditions. Cold weather camping represents one of the greatest challenges a scout will face. Snow camping training manual 20142015 boy scouts of america. Holding in urine uses body heat to keep the fluids warm. Modeled after the summer 7 day program, crews will hike over 25 miles and enjoy the beauty of philmont in the spring, complete a conservation project, and earn a very special arrowhead award at the end of the trek. The most important thing to remember about cold weather camping is to keep dry. In especially cold weather changing clothes before getting in a sleeping bag can make a big difference, as can having a pair of loosely fitting wool or fleece socks just for sleeping.
The boy scouts of america strives to prepare scouts to live in the outdoors in any season and in any weather. Sommers canoe base in ely, minnesota as the result of northern tiers cold weather training program that teaches leaders to develop their own coldweather program there are. Dont assume your scouts know how to sleep warm while camping, its important to instruct them and be sure they are properly equipped. Eight essentials for staying warm while coldweather camping. Nov 29, 2010 3 the zero hero patch, for camping in weather that reaches below 0 f 18 c at some point. Our service center and our scout store are located in columbia, sc. Winter camping is one thing in northern minnesota or maine, quite another in florida, southern california, or hawaii. Cold weather camping iron on embroidered patch by e. Okpik and kapvik are the premier cold weather camping program of the boy scouts of america. As others have said, these are not bsa official but are usually council district recognized. Dressing for the cold camping in the winter doesnt mean you need a whole new set of equipment. Checklist for a basic cold weather outing boys life. Scouting article cub cold weather camping scouter forum. Winter camping safety there is magic to camping in winter.
Dec 15, 2015 dressing for the cold camping in the winter doesnt mean you need a whole new set of equipment. Apr 03, 2019 the klondike is a cold weather camping event where scouts from various troops race by sled to compete in demonstrations of skill such as first aide, lumberjack, and fire building. The requirements below were taken from the lpc pdf. Winter camping offers many unique and fun challenges.
The proper way to do this is to pull the drawstrings until the sleeping bag is around your face, not around your neck. First off, my council has a polar bear patch for anyone who is camping out when the weather service notes a drop in temp below that of 32 degrees. No frosty adventure is complete without a new patch to prove that you have done it. Nov 01, 2012 dont assume your scouts know how to sleep warm while camping, its important to instruct them and be sure they are properly equipped. Description bsa backing is not ironon b0101 cold weather camping size. We can change colors, logos, dimensions add or remove text lines to make your winter themed patch specific to your council or district event. With the proper planning and knowledge, this challenge can be easily attacked. Cold weather camping as defined by bsa is camping in weather where the average daily temperature is below 50 degrees fahrenheit and conditions are cold, wet or windy. Camping is a recognizable activity of scouting and these crests are perfect for every camper in your unit. The boy scouts of america operates the national coldweather camping development center at northern tier through the okpik program. Scoutsunits are eligible to purchase after camping in weather reaching 32 or fewer degrees.
How to dress for snow camping when you are at a ski resort or mountain cabin with your family, you can play outside in the snow, and when you get too wet or too cold, you can come inside, change your wet clothes and warm up by the heater or fire. The viking council camping committee announces the release of a new camping recognition award the zero hero. Boy scout troop 44 cold weather camping survival guide. Includes life saving information on staying warm and hypothermia, packing, and clothing selection. Also information you need to know about special steps to take with food, water, sanitation, first aid, sleep systems, shelter, emergencies, and training for coldweather camping. The application of cold weather camping skills begins when the temperatures approach 60 degrees. In order to do that, you must have more than 1 article of clothing with you. Camp robert drake is looking for energetic youth to serve as counselors during the 2020 summer email at mike. Always change into a dry base layer before turning in. It is one of the most challenging of outdoor adventures. Boy scout winter camping checklist basics dress in layers, the trapped air helps keep you warm, and you can shed layers if you warm up.
Patch designs include polar bears, yeti, penguins, snowflakes, snowmen, sleds and ice and more snow. National outdoor awards program boy scouts of america. Discuss footwear for different kinds of weather and how the right footwear is important for protecting your feet. Okpik, inuit for snowy owl pronounced as ook pick is the coldweather adventure program created by the boy scouts of americas northern tier national high adventure bases at the charles l. And to save you money it has info on how to make your own equipment. Whether youre looking for an incredible summer camp experience or a weekend campout, we offer a variety of summer and yearround programs at one of its four unique properties. If you have said that then you are a cold weather camper.
Visit our summer camp pages to find fun opportunities for summer 2020 or schedule an event. Beginning cold weather camping beginning cold weather camping powerpoint presentation. Prepare a list of clothing you would need for overnight campouts in both warm and cold weather. Get the cold weather camping crest today to show off your winter survival skills. When dressing for cold weather, focus on a layering system including the three ws. Besides that, where does it say that cold weather camping is strictly snow covered. Cold weather camping is an adventure in many places. Guess the definition of winter camping, or cold weather camping might be different for scouts in international falls mn versus san diego, ca. We are excited by your interest in cold weather camping and we look forward to introducing you to the wonders of a north woods winter. Cub scout cold weather camping patch pulseprogrammes90s diary. Explain the proper care and storage of camping equipment clothing, footwear, bedding.
Programs like the viking councils north wind or the national councils okpik are excellent ways to learn cold weather camping philosophies and techniques. Cub scout cold weather camping patch pulseprogrammes90. Oct 02, 2009 first off, my council has a polar bear patch for anyone who is camping out when the weather service notes a drop in temp below that of 32 degrees. Coldweather camping 344166108 guide to safe scouting awards item no.
This program, conceived by the bsas national camping task force, includes a series of six badges designed to recognize a scout, sea scout, or venturer who has exemplary knowledge and experience in performing highlevel outdoor activities. Stay dry if you get wet, make sure you change into dry clothes as soon as possible. Cold weather camping iron on embroidered patch by epatches. Camping means sleeping overight outside in a tent or snow shelter you built. Scouts bsa provides young men with realworld leadership experiences, camping, outdoor adventures, service projects and individual recognition the scouts bsa program emphasizes leadership, character development, citizenship and personal fitness. When someone hears the word scouting, whether boy or girl, one automatically envisions a group of friends out in the woods, hiking and roasting marshmallows around an open fire. Moisture will reduce the insulating properties of almost everything. See all of our themed patch designs bsa patch design categories. Checklist for a basic cold weather outing boys life magazine. Based on the national bsa high adventure okpik training course, this awareness seminar covers the skills and techniques for planning and leading a successful, safe and enjoyable cold weather outing. Connecticut yankee council offers a special patch to recognize boy scouts and their leaders who dare to camp come rain, shine or subfreezing weather. Tips and tricks to stay warm while camping this winter. The klondike is a cold weather camping event where scouts from various troops race by sled to compete in demonstrations of skill such as first aide, lumberjack, and fire building.
The zero hero award replaces the councils previous cold weather camping recognition the wind chill thriller scout troops are encouraged to conduct a yearround outdoor program and, in minnesota, that often means cold weather. Cold weather camping tips cold weather camping as defined by bsa is camping in weather where the average daily temperature is below 50 degrees fahrenheit and conditions are cold, wet or windy. Winter camp klondike event patch design ideas classb. Come explore the backcountry of philmont on a winter 7 day backpacking program. There is an excellent book available through your local scout shop that is the bsa guide for winter camping. Sometimes its done by the oa, sometimes through the camping committee, but always at a local level.
Okpik, inuit for snowy owl pronounced as ook pick is the cold weather adventure program created by the boy scouts of americas northern tier national high adventure bases at the charles l. The clothes you will have been wearing all day will be sweaty and dirty. Help complete a camp blanket or two from our selection of camping themed patches. Any registered scout, older than age 14 on june 1, 2020, can apply to be a counselor in training or paid staff member. In cold weather camping, there is no inside other than the inside of your tent or snow cave. This guide is intended to provide the scouts with a quick start course of the skills of cold weather camping. Longs peak council where scoutbook was born has a patch, the 100 degrees of frost award.
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