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COPE

What is Project COPE?

COPE is an acronym for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience and at Mataguay Scout Ranch, we have a weekend that will do just that!

Whether your unit needs help learning how to Communicate, Plan, Trust each other, Team-work, build Leadership, learn to Make Decisions, Problem Solve, or just build Self-esteem, we have a program that will fill your unit’s needs.

For units that wish to camp as a part of their experience, camping is under the high course and is “backpack” style. 

Initiative Games

Our staff works with your unit through initiative games and objectives that help get everyone in the mood for the day's activities. These "simple" games combined with unit leaders input help identify where your group could use guidance and improvement throughout the weekend.

Low Course

The Low Course is where your group begins to shine. Through numerous elements (between 18” and 12 feet off the ground) we begin to challenge your group to think outside the box, grow their leadership skills and work cohesively. Each objective builds upon the previous tasks and presents new and exciting challenges. Some groups that enter the program complete all the elements, however most do not. Remember that even if your group has been through a Low Course on previous adventures, we can tailor your weekend to give your unit a chance to achieve even higher goals.

High Course

The High Course is where your group will really learn to look out for one another, encourage and test their nerves 35 feet in the air. Participants can climb a cargo net, a utility pole, or even ascend a rope into the high course. From there, the Balance Beam, Monkey Bridge, 2 Line Traverse, Swinging Vines, and Broken Bridge beckon. After completing all the elements, the Leap of Faith challenges even the most agile and confidant person. After completing the high course, The Rappel Tower beckons. We even can provide you with an “additional challenge” should you want one.

"Challenge by Choice"

The entire weekend is set up to challenge your unit to do things they never thought possible. We will not, however, force anyone (through peer pressure, or any other measure) to do something they are deathly afraid of. Our staff may ask a participant to try and go one move higher, or take one more step, or try something a different way to help overcome those fears, but the participant has the ultimate say in how far they go.

Course Operation

Each participant/parent must sign and turn in a Hold Harmless/Voluntary Participation Agreement form to the COPE director in charge of the event as well as Medical forms part A and B. 

Each COPE program runs from Friday evening arrival through Sunday afternoon. 

Please contact the Course Director for other options we may be able to provide for your group. 

Course Director: Tarlin Lanese at Mataguay.COPE@gmail.com