Camp Opemikon will be hosting a weekend Vertical Skills camp for 3rd year Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts participating with their Troop/Company/Crew, we are no able to accept individual scouts.  The aim of the weekend camp is to provide an opportunity for youth to gain knowledge to help them complete the competency requirements in the Vertical Outdoor Adventure Skill.  Instructors will be on hand to provide the necessary guidance and ensure everything runs safely.

After instruction, the youth will be given opportunities to perfect and demonstrate that they have attained the competencies set out in the Vertical OAS.  We expect to cover many of the skills required but will not sign off their being attained as that is the task of the Troop, Company or Crew.  The list of the competencies we expect to cover is available at: V.S. Competencies 

The outline for the weekend will be:

Friday evening Safety briefing and knots instruction and practice.

Saturday morning Belay technique and practice, equipment overview.

Saturday afternoon Climbing at rock face or ropes course.

Saturday evening Review knots, safety, equipment, etc.  Use bouldering wall.

Sunday morning Climbing at rock face or ropes course.

All necessary equipment will be supplied, participants are free to bring harnesses and helmets but we reserve the right to not allow their use if they do not meet our standards on inspection.

In order to keep costs down, you get to choose where you want to stay and whether you want to be catered.  If self-contained, plan a bag lunch or support people to prepare meals to save time.

Cost (includes instruction and equipment):  

Tenting (Cub Field) $60 per person + Doubleknot fees

Cabin (Cub Field) $75 per person + Doubleknot fees

Catering, additional $50 per person + HST and Doubleknot fees

Scouters not participating in the activity are not required to pay for accommodations, only for catering if they choose.

Limit of 24 participants, preference will be given to youth participants over Scouters (though we’ll try to find time to let the scouters have some fun as well).

For information, contact Alex Gazaleh.

Registration deadline is October 7, 2024. Please register at Registration page 

Camp Opemikon is hosting a Wilderness First Aid certification course open to youth and Scouters. 

This is an 18-hour course that covers the basics of first aid in a wilderness environment.  The course includes Standard First Aid certification as well as meeting the Wilderness Medical Society’s requirements for Wilderness First Aid and there are no pre-requisites. The instructors are Scouts Canada volunteers, the certification is provided by Canadian Wilderness Medical Training. This course meets requirements 6.1 and 7.1 of the Emergency Skills OAS.

Cost is $175 + HST and Doubleknot fees, and includes the certification, accommodations and meals.

Participants must be 14 years old on the last day of the course. 

For information, contact Alex Gazaleh.  

Registration deadline is October 27, 2024. Refunds will only be possible prior to October 26, 2024.

Please register at: Registration page 

Arrrr... Ahoy sailor!

Ahoy sailor! RoVent is rowing its way over the horizon and will be coming to Camp Opemikon in October.

This camp is open to all scouting and guiding youth aged 14 and older. RoVent is a pirate/fantasy themed camp, so feel free to dress up! This fantastic event will never leave you bored, compete against other groups at our faire, or test your engineering by firing your catapult. If competition isn’t your thing, take on the role of detective as you solve the quest, tailored to this year’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” theme.

For more information, check out our Facebook page: RoVent - Facebook

For those interested in helping out, contact: RoVent chair

Registration will be posted here and to the Facebook page shortly.

Gather your courage, ignite your spirit, and get ready for an adventure like no other! Our annual youth camp is back, promising thrills, camaraderie, and memories to last a lifetime. Set against the backdrop of Camp Opemikon's natural beauty, join fellow Rovers, Rangers, Venturers, and Senior Pathfinders for a weekend of excitement and discovery. From archery to canoeing, badge trading to campfire tales, every moment is a chance to challenge yourself, forge friendships, and unleash your inner explorer. Get ready to write your own story of courage, resilience, and joy amidst the great outdoors. The countdown begins now - see you at camp! 🏕️✨

🌟 Who's Invited: Rovers & Rangers, Senior Scouts (14yr+), Venturers, and Senior Pathfinders

 ✨ Activities Include:

Archery 🏹 High Ropes 🧗‍♂️ Tug-o-War 🥇 Canoeing 🛶 Badge Trading 🏅

Tomahawk 🔨 Rope Bridge 🌉 Slack Line 🤸‍♀️ Giant Jenga 🎯 Kubb Tournament 🏆

Contact Info: Raj Thukral