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Benefiting the Organization and Individual by Working in Teams
All organizations need people who communicate, plan, trust, cooperate and work together as a team. Mistrust, miscommunication, mixed agendas and non-cooperation hinder personal and organizational growth. Project COPE helps your organization to build a cohesive working environment.
Project C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) is an activity that involves some physical activity, but the philosophies of C.O.P.E. go far beyond the physical challenges involved. The activities in Project C.O.P.E. are designed to benefit the individual by working as part of the group. It is not a competitive activity, and one cannot ‘fail’ at COPE.
Project C.O.P.E. can be experienced on two different levels: high and low. While the high course is designed to promote self-esteem and is based on achieving personal goals, the low course focuses on the foundations of team work and problem-solving within a group atmosphere.
The experience offers the creation of a decision making process by encouraging the group to perform when the results are uncertain. An opportunity to prove to the group that a seemingly insurmountable task or problem can be overcome; all in a safe environment with mutual support and encouragement.
Project C.O.P.E. is designed for groups interested in developing self-confidence and teamwork in a group setting. The Project C.O.P.E. course is designed to provide maximum adaptability to each group’s specific needs and interests. The Project C.O.P.E. course serves businesses and corporations as well as groups from schools, churches and civic organizations. Participants must be age 13 or older.
Project C.O.P.E. is a program sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America. The Winnebago Area Council, located in Waterloo, Iowa operates its own course under the policies and guidelines set forth by the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America. The facilitators are professionals in the Cedar Valley area, trained at the National Project C.O.P.E. Directors School.
Project C.O.P.E. is a flexible experience that can be custom designed specifically for your group. Course length can be from a few hours to several days. The experience takes place at Camp Ingawanis near Waverly, Iowa. This program provides a vehicle for groups to challenge themselves to reach personal and team goals. Project C.O.P.E. is designed to break down barriers between individuals and create an atmosphere of shared leadership and problem solving.
Project C.O.P.E. is designed to fit your schedule. Weekday or weekend course are available. The course is operated year-round, however the most popular times are spring and fall. The Winnebago Area Council provides the Course Directors and Instructors, as well as all equipment and modern meeting facilities.
Project C.O.P.E. participants develop
trust among the group in the trust fall
“These events are all meant to make the group work together as one unit … The C.O.P.E. course has seen groups ranging from young Boy Scouts to large corporations.”
Lots of people talk about working in groups. This is
real group work!”
… Jessie, NIACC Student Senate
“This is the best thing I have ever taken kids to do.”
...Marti, High School Counselor
“COPE has proven to be the best hands-on team builder I
have seen!”
...Mark, Alpha Phi Omega UNI
“The experience was the greatest our group could have
asked for. It brings forth an environment unlike any
other!”
...Kellie, University of Northern Iowa
For
Additional Information or to Schedule an Event
Contact:
Winnebago Council
2929 Airport Boulevard
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
Phone: 319-234-2867
Toll-Free: 877-754-4049
Fax: 319-234-0153
Questions – Email: mbroadst@bsamail.org
Complete form and mail to
Winnebago Boy Scout of America, 2929 Airport Blvd., Waterloo, IA
50703
Date: April 26, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Eagle Lodge, Camp Ingawanis
Complete form and mail to
Winnebago Boy Scout of America, 2929 Airport Blvd., Waterloo, IA
50703
Date: April 27, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Eagle Lodge, Camp Ingawanis