and please write “OKPIK 2018” in the memo field Check payable to: “Seneca Waterways Council” Total Enclosed: ______OKPIK: $95/person (non-refundable after 12/29/17) E-mail: ______Home Phone: ______Cell ______City, State, Zip: ______Address: ______Name: ______Council: ______Please reserve a space for: OKPIK 2018 Reservation Form – Massawepie Scout Camps January 19-21, ------Cut Here------Cut Here------Cut Here------Bring the following for OKPIK: • Warm personal clothing: Be prepared for Winter Adventure a 3-hour outdoor session in January. • Long underwear, wool socks, wool or PROGRAM 2018! synthetic shirt and sweater (no cotton). • Fleece or wool pants (plus shell) or 2 JANUARY 19-21 pair pants, 1 that fits over the other if pos- MASSAWEPIE SCOUT CAMPS sible). • Warm winter jacket. • Insulated waterproof boots and a pair of shoes or boots to wear indoors (other than sneakers or casual shoes). • Winter mittens and or gloves (wool). • Winter hat (wool or fleece). • Face Mask (optional). • Sunglasses. • Sleeping bag & pillow (plus ground pad if sleeping outdoors). • Any personal items you normally use Learn the Skills of the including medication. North Woods Winter • New Medical Form (Parts A & B) Participants will receive a final packing ride to camp? Can you offer a Special Diet? Food Allergies? list in advance of the course.

Winter Travel: The Native Americans have used snowshoes for thousands of years. It’s the best way to travel and ex- plore the bush country in the winter. Winter : A warm shelter is the key to enjoying frigid nights of the North. Shel- ters taught are the thermal shelter, the piled and the igloo. Winter Camping: Camping in the snow is more than just summer camping with more clothes! Techniques and behavior are taught which will increase your enjoy- ment and safety and will add to your overall camping skills. Let’s face it, most of us cram our outdoor Scouting activities into a very few months SIGN UP NOW! This is a Regional train- when it’s warm out and the Scouts are not ing course, so Scouters from all across the Northeast Region will be clamoring to on summer vacation. We do this because if you it’s COLD outside in the winter. Brrrr... attend. The cost is only $95, and includes makes you shiver just thinking about it! lodging and food for the entire weekend. THIS COURSE WILL FILL UP FAST, What if you found out all the tricks of the DON’T DELAY. Registration forms are trade to stay as comfortable in the winter available on the Council website, at the as you do any other time of year? What Scout Shop, and at Roundtables. if you discovered how to THRIVE in the Attend OKPIK and experience a whole winter outdoors, how to really enjoy all new world of outdoor fun for you and your (unless approved by the that cold weather camping can provide? Scouts! Things like no bugs, no crowded camp- 18 sites, lots of fun. OKPIK is taught primarily in an indoor classroom environment. Although there is OKPIK is the

a three-hour Round Robin outdoor ses- No refunds after this date! key. OKPIK, sion on Saturday afternoon, the course the word will be an intensive, fact-filled weekend, [email protected] for snowy owl, covering the physiological and psychologi- is a “Classroom cal aspects of winter camping. Minimum age: Style” training Register on Tentaroo! Register experience de- OKPIK Provides: 30 signed to make • Limited amounts of snowshoes, winter you, the adult leader, aware of the physi- shelter (for overnight experience), supple- ological and psychological aspects of win- mental clothing and sleeping gear for

ter camping, as well as the great variety of added winterizing (preferably bring your December 29, 2017 winter camping equipment that’s available. own) This training will give you the skills and • An Advisor kit with handouts of suggest- confidence to lead a winter campout and ed equipment lists and tips on preparing ensure a safe and fun experience for all. for your winter experiences • Great food! You’ll learn from the area’s experts! You’ll • Expert instruction have a great time finding out how to travel • Hands-on experience easily in the snow. You’ll see how to build • The coveted OKPIK pocket patch! a winter shelter. You’ll learn the proper techniques for winter camping. You’ll also learn about cold weather health concerns, says: Snowy proper food, clothing, how to make your own clothing and gear, and a lot more. You’ll have a great time, eat lots of great food, and get the chance to try your hand at a variety of outdoor winter activities. Reservations should be made as early as possible. This course sells out EARLY, so the This course sells out EARLY, Reservations should be made as early possible. time is NOW to get your registration in. E-mail have any questions. Deadline for OKPIK reservations: Fee: $95 / person Class Size: Limited to Okpik staff.)