The okpik winter trek award is available for any crews that spend at least 2 nights camping off base in the woods, change campsites at least once and travel at least 7 miles. We just got back from a winter camping trip where it was 5 degrees over night. Fallwinterspring programs with pleasant year round climate, the san diegoimperial council offers a wide variety of programs during the fall, winter and spring seasons. Zero hero the zero hero patch is available to any participant who camps outside on a night where the temperature drops below 0 degrees fahrenheit which means 1 or colder. During the days, scouts can explore the winter woods on morning warrior hikes and participate in a variety of activities and merit badge classes. Camping readymade embroidered patches for scouts and find here many more scout fun patches. Applicants must present themselves properly outfitted for winter camping.
Nov 29, 2010 the guide to safe scouting states this about winter camping it is one of the most advanced and challenging of outdoor adventures. Winter adventure is open to crews of 6 to 12 participants accompanied by a winter adventure guide. Cold weather leader training participant guide page 6 of 84 how do we prepare mentally and physically. Bsa spirit lake high adventure patch camp in wa boy scouts of. Bsa 20 winter camp southeast louisiana council patch ebay. There are opportunities for all scouts, from resident camping to day camps, and from sea level to 3,200 feet elevation. Check out the countless camping opportunities we offer by selecting your program below. Kind of strange, considering most scouts think of it as a hot, summer camping location. Scouts bsa the bay area council would like to welcome new families to the educational and exciting adventure of scouting where children and teens spend their time outdoors, camping, swimming, hiking, learning lifesaving skills, citizenship, community, conservation and much more. Winter camp will be held at bovay scout ranch 3450 county 317, navasota, tx 77868, just three miles outside of navasota, tx. Early bird registrants will receive a 2019 winter camp shirt and patch. In most cases to earn the winter camp patch you must simply camp during the winter dec 20 to march 21. For more than a century, the bsa has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun.
Winter camp great smoky mountain council boy scouts of. Checklist for a basic cold weather outing boys life magazine. Scouts will embark on their greatest winter camping adventure at okpik. All participants will receive a patch but you have to register before november 22nd to receive a shirt. Based on your theme and our experience with what works in trading posts, we can find the perfect mix for your budget. The above reasons are why winter camping is not considered appropriate for cub scouts. Winter camping merit badge have you and your scouts gone through a hard and cold winter camp out.
The order of the arrow has more than 160,000 active members located in lodges affiliated with over 270 bsa local councils. Merit badge classes are taught by scouters with reallife experiences in the field. Membership requirements as of february 1, 2019, unit elections are permitted in scouts bsa, venturing, and sea scout units. Completion of these three courses will result in a scout or scouter being okpik trained and eligible to receive a basic okpik training patch. Winter camp is a wonderful opportunity for troops to camp and scouts to earn merit badges. Okpik builds skills that will enable scouts to venture where few dares go. Larger groups will be organized into multiple crews please call for approval.
Winter camp klondike event patch design ideas classb. The order of the arrow membership requirements are as follows. Saschuster, i would recommend that you leave below freezing, polar bear camping to boy scouts. Each applicant must have five nights of non winter camping experience. National outdoor awards program boy scouts of america. Scouting at home northern lights council boy scouts of.
Cold weather leader training participant guide page 5 of 84 about okpik and cwlt for over forty years the okpik program of northern tier national high adventure programs has provided safe, exhilarating and challenging adventures for thousands of youth and adult participants. Winter camp patches and klondike derby patches for your council and district events. Winter camp patches and polar bear camp patches are controlled by the local council camping or activities committee. Cub scout cold weather camping patch pulseprogrammes90s diary. Holding in urine uses body heat to keep the fluids warm. Patch designs include polar bears, yeti, penguins, snowflakes, snowmen, sleds and ice and more snow.
The boy scouts of america operates the national coldweather camping development center at northern tier through the okpik program. Vintage boy scouts leather patch bsa 1960 national jamboree colorado springs 60s. 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. 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. Polar bear usually requires overnight in a tent or nonpermanent shelter for 24 hours and the temperature must drop below 32 degrees at some point. Units can choose between the polar bear, hiker, ice fishing or snowflake patch. Northern tiers okpik trains leaders with winter camping. We have two service centers located in everett and bellingham. Winter camporee 2019 district m, northern star scouting bsa. Winter camp patches registered scouts and leaders can qualify for the winter camper patch when they have camped three days and two nights in temperatures of 42. This item is waved if the applicant is participating in the bsa okpic high adventure. In order to do that, you must have more than 1 article of clothing with you. Bsa spirit lake high adventure patch camp in wa boy scouts of america.
Inventory the troops camping equipment, if that has not been done recently. Checklist for a basic cold weather outing boys life. Daniel webster council and the boy scouts of america places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. Boy scouts of america bsa 3 inch winter camping activity patches campout new. Winter camping tips and tricks to help you enjoy the fourth season dont let snow or cold weather keep you and your scouts indoors. Established in 1986 at tahosa high adventure base, in ward, colorado, the dacs okpik winter camping adventure is ready for you. Although not part of the winter camp program, it is possible for participants to earn the shac winter camper patch while at winter camp if the weather cooperates. I had a 20 year old 20 degree bag inside a 40 degree bag and slipped the winter coat over the end. Membership order of the arrow, boy scouts of america. The name, okpik, comes from the inuit word for the arctic or snowy owl. Stay dry if you get wet, make sure you change into dry clothes as soon as possible. Fallwinterspring programs san diegoimperial council.
If youre camping in the snow, wear snow pants over your regular clothing bring extra hand covering mittens are warmer than gloves. The best thing i ever did for winter camping was slipping my winter coat over the end of my bags. The guide to safe scouting states this about winter camping it is one of the most advanced and challenging of outdoor adventures. Registered scouts and leaders can qualify for the winter camper patch when they have camped three days and two nights in temperatures of 42. Besides the standard tshirt and a patch, we offer many other items to commemorate your winter camp this year. Description bsa backing is not ironon b0101 cold weather camping size. Boone trails district boyscouts of greater saint louis. If repairs or replacements are needed, ask the troop committee for help. The application of cold weather camping skills begins when the temperatures approach 60 degrees. Misc lot patches boy scouts of america bsa award camp travel. To maintain such an environment, the bsa developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for the cub scout, scouts bsa and. Each applicant must have five nights of nonwinter camping experience.
Dont miss this fun and exciting, coldweather camping opportunity for your scouts. As of august 2018, there is now an oa lodge in every council across the united states. Arm the 16 participants with coldweather training so they can. Roundtable is a monthly forum for leaders and parents from all program levels to come together for supplemental training, local resources, and information about current and upcoming events. Use these winter camping tips to stay warm and get outside. Insulated winter parka windrain jacket scout outdoor essentials windrain pants folding pocketknife personal first aid kit clothing head water bottles 2 balaclava, scarf or face mask flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries stocking or pile hats 2 food bars matches and fire starter clothing hands map and compass glove liners 2 pair.
Northern tiers okpik trains leaders with winter camping skills. This badge signifies that the scout has been through a camp out in a harsh. How to tie this sturdy web of netting is just one of many new techniques picked up just days earlier during northern tiers okpik cold weather leader training a course developed by the bsa godfather of winter camping, sandy bridges, former director of the base. Check the condition of tents, flies, stoves, and tools. Always change into a dry base layer before turning in. Family camping, oa work party, fall fellowship, springwinterfall camporee, funwithson. Apr 07, 2020 great cabin camping weather, for scout troop 39. Cub scout cold weather camping patch pulseprogrammes90. Be sure to bring out and test your new gear that you received over the holidays. To earn any of the segments to mataguays year round patch, you simply have to participate in the programmed event. As the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the closure of schools in our council, it is our intent to provide a means for parents and youth to enjoy age or grade appropriate character building activities and projects at home. The boy scouts of america believes and, through over a century of experience, knows that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
The mount baker council boy scouts of america supports scouting programs in island, san juan, skagit, snohomish, and whatcom counties. See the fieldbook and the camping merit badge pamphlet. This award being phased out 112001 although some units are still running variations of the program at a unit level requirementsovernight camping. Winter camping safety there is magic to camping in winter. The cold temperatures drain energy, as the body spends more effort working to keep itself warm. Spanning approximately 715 acres, scott scout ranch offers a wide variety of programs from canoeing to shot guns, cycling to welding, archery to blacksmithing, and everything in between. Details about misc boy scouts winter camping patches 3 misc boy scouts winter camping patches 3 item information. This item is waved if the applicant is participating in the bsa okpic high adventure program or equivalent program that provides appropriate clothing and equipment. Did your scouts rise to the challenge of camping in below freezing temperatures. Learn about our mission and how your child can join scouting. The philmont winter camping program is called kanik snow flake and they teach a lot of useful cold weather camping skills. Then they deserve to be honored with a winter camping merit badge. The clothes you will have been wearing all day will be sweaty and dirty. Winter camp klondike derby patches tshirts products.
A crew may be assembled from a boy scout troop, venturing crew, sea scout ship, varsity team, exploring post or an adult group of unit, district or council committee. The boy scouts of america bsa has been molding leaders for 109 years. This training also fulfills the freeze point or degrees below requirement that. Bsa winterfest patch northeast georgia council 101. Philmont is the only bsa national high adventure base where you might experience winter camping yearround due to their altitude. We can change colors, logos, dimensions add or remove text lines to make your winter themed patch specific to your council or district event.