C.O.P.E.
Seven Ranges offers C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) programs for units during the summer camp season. Project C.O.P.E. is a series of interrelated events which challenge participants on an individual and group level. Events are divided into four categories: initiative games, trust events, low elements and high elements. Seven Ranges currently offers initiative games, trust events, and low elements.
Project C.O.P.E. has seven objectives:
- Teamwork
- Self-confidence
- Trust
- Leadership
- Communication
- Decision-making
- Problem-Solving
The C.O.P.E. course is operated under the supervision of a National Camp School certified director. The C.O.P.E. course was built under the strict standards of the Association for Challenge Course Technology. Standards of safety are stressed at every level.
Games introduce teamwork concepts while also serving as warm up exercises. Trust events further teamwork development while developing risk taking from low to higher levels. Low elements involve teamwork close to the ground. The concept of “challenge by choice” encourages each person to participate fully while maintaining the right to “opt out” of any individual part of the program.
All participants must be at least 13 years of age and in good physical condition. Units wishing to participate during their stay in camp should schedule their unit for a time on the C.O.P.E. clipboard located on the dining hall patio. Courses will be offered each afternoon during open program.
CLIMB ON SAFELY
This certification is required by at least one adult leader in your unit for any unit function that involves climbing or rappelling. Class sessions will be announced in the Dining Hall and in the daily Commissioner’s Notes.
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