2nd Climbing Wall
2007 – Contributed by Anonymous
Built in 2006, a 2nd climbing wall with some vertical ramps provides an extra challenge for the more experienced climbers.
The Vertical Playground
2002 – Contributed by Anonymous
Upper body strength, lower body strength, middle body strength. And perserverance. One of the more challenging portions of the “High Day” course, C.O.P.E. participants must use them all to traverse the Vertical Playground and make it to the high wire fun waiting above.
Giant's Ladder
2002 – Contributed by Anonymous
Named for the 8 feet spacing that is not your typical span between rungs, the Giant’s Ladder is a 2-man event that anyone besides Paul Bunyan should find a bit challenging.
Silhouetted COPE
2015 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The high towers of C.O.P.E. are silhouetted by an influx of light.
C.O.P.E. Tower
2002 – Contributed by Anonymous
The tower in 2002, with just one rappelling / climbing wall. The tower is used for Open Rappels / Climbs, Climbing Merit Badge and as part of Adult C.O.P.E. and the regular C.O.P.E. programs.
Working on the Bikes
2004 – Contributed by Mike Arles
Staffers work on keeping the mountain bikes in order for the mountain biking program.
Arriving at the Top
2004 – Contributed by Jim Battenfelder
After arriving at the top of the C.O.P.E. tower, the “rabbit ears” lock you in while the staff gets you ready to rappel or traverse the high wire events.
Caving Ladder
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Upper body strength and determination are two key requirements for besting the C.O.P.E. caving ladder.
C.O.P.E. Rappelling
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
A bird’s eye view of a Scout rappelling during the high day of the C.O.P.E. program.
Night Zip Lining
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Campcraft staffer Matt Pellegrino rides the zip line during the staff’s evening getaway.
Adult C.O.P.E. participants
2008 – Contributed by Jim Battenfelder
2008 Week 2 adult C.O.P.E. participants.
C.O.P.E. Hut
1997 – Contributed by Jim Battenfelder
Before there was a C.O.P.E. Pavilion, the staff used this hut to store their gear and to escape the brutal afternoon sun.
Adult C.O.P.E
2008 – Contributed by Jim Battenfelder
Adult C.O.P.E. participants test out some of the high-wire elements Thursday mornings during the camping season.
High Wire
2004 – Contributed by Jim Battenfelder
This Scout traverses the first high wire obstacle after leaving the tower, where one must balance by holding onto a cable while shimmying across another cable.
Free Rappelling
2006 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Though the climbing/rappelling wall is the most common method of descent, Scouts must do three “free rappels” as part of their requirements for Climbing MB.
C.O.P.E. Pavilion Construction
2001 – Contributed by Jim Battenfelder
Though the C.O.P.E. Course was constructed in 1997, a proper storage and classroom area wasn’t constructed until 2001.
C.O.P.E. Building Nearly Done
2001 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
A picture of the almost completed COPE building.
Helping Hand
2007 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Program Director Noah Austin, lends a helping hand to a camper finishing his trek across cables on the high course.
Hang On
2007 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
A scout holds tight while making his way across the high wires of Horseshoe’s C.O.P.E. course.
The Trapeze
2007 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
A scout dives for the trapeze suspended high in the trees at C.O.P.E.
Zip Line
2007 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
A scout flies down the zip line as part of the Horseshoe C.O.P.E. course.
Gearing Up
2007 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Scouts prepare to tackle the climbing walls at C.O.P.E.
Troop Climb
2007 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Scouts scale the rock wall during a Troop climb.
Aerial View of COPE
2023 – Contributed by Anonymous
The high ropes course of COPE as seen from above!
