Project COPE stands for "Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience". It’s a program provided by the Boy Scouts of America and the Mid-America Council and was created for those with a desire for high adventure. COPE offers a set of stimulating activities designed to meet the needs of today's youth and adults who are seeking greater mental challenges. Group initiative games, as well as low- and high-course activities, offer a chance to solve problems and scenarios designed to test both group and individual skills. COPE provides an opportunity for each participant to achieve success by helping him or her recognize their strengths and weaknesses. Participants will learn how to use these skills to help the team and themselves. Most participants accept the challenge, stretching their abilities and comfort levels to accomplish more than they ever dreamed possible. COPE is an effective tool for attracting and keeping older boys in Scouting.

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WHEN:	April 17-19, 2009
WHERE:	Palisades State Park, Garretson, SD
WHO:	Venturers, Scouts and Scouters aged 13+
COST:	$75; Register by April 6. Cost covers all food, fuel, equipment, and camping fees.
Climbing Available for ALL skill levels! First Time Climbers, experienced "Crag Fiends", Merit Badge work. Adults and Kids 13 and older. Co-Ed Venture Members. For more information contact James Dannelly at james.dannelly@scouting.org or (402) 431-9272. Download the registration form.

WHEN:	Wednesday, April 22, 6:00pm; Saturday, April 25th and Sunday April 26 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
WHERE:	Wed. night meet at Durham Scout Center, Saturday and Sunday on location at Camp Cedars
WHO:	Scouters interested in bringing their units out to Camp Cedars to Participate in Project COPE
COST:	$50, includes food, books, and a T-shirt
If you want to utilize the Project COPE curriculum as part of your program with your unit, this training is a must have. Learn initiative games that bring out the best in your youth and the debriefing skills to identify and utilize those positive traits they already have. Teach new problem solving and leadership skills to those who need them. For more information contact James Dannelly at james.dannelly@scouting.org or 402-431-9272. Download the registration form.