What's New?
COPE Follow-on Programme 2008
COPE stands for Conservation and Outdoor Peer Education and is an opportunity for participants to take part in evening sessions and intensive residentials incorporating group work as well as conservation and outdoor activities.
The programme is also a step-up for volunteers keen to get involved in more challenging personal development work.
Please call 0131 475 2395 if you would like to participate or volunteer in the programme.
***Volunteer Planning Meetings will take place on the Wednesday preceding each Bothy Venture at 6pm in Edinburgh or Glasgow respectively***
***We require 1-2 volunteers to assist with all day and evening sessions!
Activity Days take place on Thursdays, 9.30 - approx. 5.30pm
Evening sessions take place most Wednesdays 6pm - 9pm***
Summer/Autumn COPE Programme 2008
Wed 3rd Sept, Afternoon/evening Activity 3pm - 9pm
Glasgow - Pioneering at Beecraigs Country park involving team building challenges.
Edinburgh - Introduction to Learning Cycles and types of learning.
Thursday 4th Sept, Activity Day 9.30am - 5.30pm
Glasgow - Climbing, an introduction to ropes and heights
Edinburgh - First Canoeing session - getting to grips with our paddles.
Wednesday 10th Sept, Evening Session 6pm - 9pm
Glasgow - Preparing for the Cope Launch Weekend ahead.
Edinburgh - Preparing for the Cope Launch Weekend ahead.
Thursday 11th Sept, Activity Day 9.30am - 5.30pm
Glasgow - Canoeing, working on skills and techniques.
Edinburgh - First Aid session - Lead by Jerome Kyndt.
Sat am 13th - Sun pm 14th Sept, COPE Programme Launch Weekend for Edinburgh and Glasgow participants, Marthrown of Mabie
The Edinburgh and Glasgow participants will join together for an exciting weekend to introduce them to the challenges of the COPE programme.
Staff: Vicky Reed, Peter Wooding, Bob Tayler
Volunteers: Kate Dix, Stephen Owen, Penny Watson, Tim Randall, Gillz McDiarmid, Davey Battle (can't attend Weds planning), Jennifer Hamilton, Mags Cameron, Rachel Pinny, Gabe Wortman
Wednesday 17th Sept, Evening Session 6pm - 9pm
Glasgow - Review of the programme so far.
Edinburgh - Review of the programme so far.
Thursday 18th Sept, Activity Day 9.30am - 5.30pm
Glasgow - First Aid Course. Lead by Jerome Kyndt.
Edinburgh - Conservation Day :)
Wedensday 24th Sept, Evening Session 6pm - 9pm
Glasgow - Group Session.
Edinburgh - COPE 1 Preparation & Camp craft.
Thursday 25th Sept, Activity Day 9.30am - 5.30pm
Glasgow - Conservation Day, more work towards gaining the John Muir Discovery Award.
Edinburgh - Kit preparation and packing for the COPE 1 trip.
Fri 26th - Tues 30th Sept, First Long Bothy Venture for Edinburgh Participants, Glen Etive
The Edinburgh participants will enjoy five days of adventure and challenges at the bothy including contributing to conservation projects and their first canoe outing on Loch Etive.
Staff: Jerome Kyndt & Jane Bruce
Volunteers: Julia Black, Tim Randall, Donna Beattie, Chrissie Finnigan
Wedensday 1st Oct, Evening Session 6pm - 9pm
Glasgow - Preparing for the first 5 day trip, Tent Build.
Edinburgh - Day Off.
Thursday 2nd Oct, Activity Day 9.30am - 5.30pm
Glasgow - Preparing for the weekend, packing.
Edinburgh - Day Off.
Fri 3rd - Tues 7th Oct, First Long Bothy Venture for Glasgow Participants, Glen Etive
The Glasgow crew will journey to the bothy for their first 5-day adventure involving canoeing, conservation and challenging group work.
Staff: Vicky Reed & Sarah Compton
Volunteers: Donna Beattie, Mags Cameron, Ewan Thomson (tbc), Ray Coane
Wednesday 8th Oct, Evening Session 6pm - 9pm
Glasgow - Evening Off.
Edinburgh - Full day of Canoeing then activities and a review.
Thursday 9th Oct, Activity Day 9.30am - 5.30pm
Glasgow - Day Off.
Edinburgh - Another fun packed convervation day to work towards our John Muir Awards.
Wednesday 15th Oct, Evening Session 6pm - 9pm
Glasgow - 1:1's
Edinburgh - COPE 2 Preparation
Thursday 16th Oct, Activity Day 9.30am - 5.30pm
Glasgow - 1:1's
Edinburgh - COPE 2 Kit and Packing day.
Fri 17th - Tues 21st Oct, Second Long Bothy Venture for Edinburgh Participants, Glen Etive
The Edinburgh group will take on a two-day canoe journey up Loch Etive, followed by a range of outdoor and conservation challenges to test their team work and problem-solving skills.
Staff: Peter Wooding
Volunteers: Kate Dix, Clare Symonds (happy to be support minibus driver), Hanna Reichert, Donna Beattie, Jennifer Hamilton, Caff McCluskey
Wednesday 22nd Oct, Afternoon/Evening Activity 9.30am - 9.00pm
Glasgow - Canoe, brushing up skills, Alcatraz, some more team building.
Edinburgh - Day Off.
Thursday 23rd Oct, Activity Day 9.30am - 5.30pm
Glasgow - Conservation Day.
Edinburgh - Day Off.
Wednesday 29th Oct, Evening Session 6pm - 9pm
Glasgow - Preparing for the second 5 day trip
Edinbrugh - COPE 2 Review & Expedition preparation.
Thursday 30th Oct, Activity Day 9.30am - 5.30pm
Glasgow - Preparing for the weekend, packing
Edinburgh - Learning skills for our Expedition.
Fri 31st Oct - Tue 4th Nov, Second Long Bothy Venture for Glasgow Participants, Glen Etive
This trip will involve the legendary two-day canoe challenge up Loch Etive followed by conservation and group work sessions at the bothy.
Staff: Vicky Reed, Bob Tayler
Volunteers: Stephen Owen, Jennifer Hamilton, Donna Beattie, Ray Coane (tbc canoeing)
Still needed: One minibus driver is still needed to act as minibus support for the canoeing section of this trip
Wednesday 5th Nov, Evening Session 6pm - 9pm
Glasgow - Evening off
Edinburgh - Planning our Expedition.
Thursday 6th Nov, Activty Day 9.30am - 5.30pm
Glasgow - Day Off.
Edinburgh - Conseravtion Day.
Wednesday 12th Nov, Evening Session 6pm - 9pm
Glasgow - DofE Route Card
Edinburgh - DofE Route Card
Thursday 13th Nov, Activity Day 9.30am - 5.30pm
Glasgow - DofE Prep day
Edinburgh - DofE Prep day
Fri 14th - Sun 16th Nov, Duke of Edinburgh Qualifying Expedition, Glasgow and Edinburgh Groups, location tbc
The final challenge for both groups will involve a self-managed expedition up a hill and across a Loch! Volunteers will provide support from afar...
Staff: Vicky Reed, Peter Wooding, Bob Tayler
Volunteers: Kate Dix, Penny Watson, Alan Rooney, Ewan Thomson, Gabe Wortman, Claire McDonald
Still needed: One Mountain Leader to help shadow the groups
Wednesday 19th Nov, Evening Session 6pm - 9pm
Glasgow - Review of Programme.
Edinburgh - Review of Programme.
Thursday 20th Nov, Activity Session 9.30am - 5.30pm
Glasgow - Presentation Prep.
Edinburgh - Presentation Prep.
Wednesday 26th Nov, Evening Session 6pm - 9pm
Glasgow - Presentation Prep.
Edinburgh - Presentation Prep.
Thursday 27th Nov, Activity Day 9.30am - 5.30pm
Glasgow - Conservation Day.
Edinburgh - Presentation Prep.
Weds 3rd Dec, Winter Presentation Evening, Edinburgh venue to be confirmed
Young people and volunteers involved in the July-Dec 2008 Programme will come together to celebrate their many achievements!
All volunteers and supporters of Venture Scotland are invited to attend!
Thursday 4th December Final Activity Day TBA
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