COPE & Climbing
Get a taste of adventure with our 60’ climbing tower, featuring walls for rappelling, climbing, and team-building. For the most daring Scouts and leaders, our famous Hanna Zip-line offers a breathtaking ride to the ground from the top of the tower. The challenge continues just a few steps away at Project C.O.P.E. Participants walk the line on our 45’ high-ropes course and test their limits at our low course events, building teamwork and working through various obstacles.
Climbing
Climbing merit badge challenges Scouts physically and mentally while building their self-esteem. Scouts learn all about climbing equipment, classifications, and regulations in this merit badge. For reasons of difficulty and safety, Climbing merit badge is not recommended for first year Scouts. All Scouts are more than welcome to give climbing a try during designated open climbs.
| Merit Badge | Prerequisites | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Climbing (A) | None | Recommended for those 13 and older. Long pants are recommended, closed toed shoes are required. Limited to 12 Scouts/session. |
CAPS: Eagle Required. BOLD: New or returning to Tesomas. Italics: Revised reqs. for 2009.
Project COPE
Our C.O.P.E. program meets once each day for the entire week of camp. Comprised of physical and mental puzzles, this Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience is designed to boost teamwork, build confidence, instill leadership, and develop problem-solving skills. The program progresses in difficulty as the week goes on, starting with basic activities and eventually culminating in an experience on the 45’ high-ropes course.
| Merit Badge | Prerequisites | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| COPE (A) | None | Recommended for those 13 and older. Long pants are recommended, closed toed shoes are required. Limited to 12 Scouts/session. |
Open Area Time
- Zip-Line: 2:00-3:30 Tuesday & Thursday; 3:30-5:30 Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
- Open Rappelling Tuesday & Thursday 3:30-5:30.
- Open COPE: 2:00-3:30 Wednesday and Friday.
