C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience)
Griffith League Scout Ranch
Near Bastrop, Texas
Program for: Co-ed youth 14 years and older, adults
This exciting program teaches important lessons, but the classroom is like no other. C.O.P.E. uses mental and physical challenges, low and high above ground to teach confidence, self-esteem, trust, leadership, team building and problem solving. Participants climb, swing, balance, jump, and think of solutions to a variety of activities (Most do much more than they thought they could!) You don’t have to be muscle-bound to enjoy C.O.P.E.; there are parts of the course for everyone. Setting and achieving goals are what’s emphasized, not time or score. Participants talk about what happened after most of the activities, to learn from the experience. Day and weekend programs are offered.
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This shows general availability throughout the year, and does not show whether units have signed up to use the C.O.P.E. course. Until we finish our online reservation and payment system, please contact the council office by phone or email to check the schedule. NOTE: If you are taking part in a weekend program, you will need to camp overnight.
December 1-May 31 |
- Open for weekend camping, but with strict camping and hiking requirements because of mating season for the Houston Toad |
June 1-November 28 |
- Open for weekend camping |
One day program – Low elements |
- Program begins at 8am on Saturday, finishes at 5pm
- Meals not provided (bring a sack lunch)
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One day program – High elements (does not include climbing/rappelling wall) |
- Program begins at 8am on Saturday, finishes at 5pm
- Meals not provided (bring a sack lunch)
- Participants must have completed the Low elements program
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Weekend program – Low and High elements |
- Program begins Friday evening, finishes Sunday afternoon
- Must provide own camping equipment and food
- Includes all instruction and activities from One day Low and High elements programs
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Program requirements
Participants |
- Young men or women, at least 14 years old
- Adults
- Must have at least 8 participants, but no more than 16
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Physical ability |
- All participants must submit a completed and signed Project COPE Medical Information/Informed Consent Form (You’ll get the forms after your group reservation is accepted)
- Scouts under 40 must bring a signed Class I/II medical form
- Scouts over 40 must bring a signed Class III medical form
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Registration and fees (Scout groups) |
- Registration forms and payment must be complete at least 30 days before use
- $170 minimum group fee for one day, low elements or high elements program ($40 per participant)
- $290 minimum group fee for weekend program ($55 per participant)
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Registration and fees (Non-Scout groups) |
- Registration forms and payment must be complete at least 30 days before use (link to COPE registration form in forms section)
- $210 minimum Scout group fee for one day, low elements or high elements program ($45 per participant)
- $330 minimum group fee for weekend program ($60 per participant)
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Camping (Scouts) |
- There is no charge for Capitol Area Council or out of council units to camp at Lost Pines Boy Scout Camp
- Units must complete and submit a short term camping permit to the Capitol Area Council office two weeks prior to camping for approval
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Camping (Non-Scouts) |
- Groups should bring personal tents
- Some Scout “wall” tents may be available for rent
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How do I reserve a spot?
- All groups (Scouting and non-Scouting) must register at least one month in advance of use
- Please contact the council office by phone or email to check the schedule (We are building an online camp reservation and payment system. More details to come)
- Scouting units who are camping overnight as part of the C.O.P.E. program, remember to complete and submit a short term camping permit to the Capitol Area Council office two weeks prior to camping for approval
- All Scouting units must satisfy BSA two deep leadership standards
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