C.O.P.E. & Climbing

Climbing Tower

We have the largest climbing tower in the Southern Region
Camp Shands offers a 60-foot climbing and rappelling tower with varying degrees of difficulty. For our thrill seekers we have an extreme side just for you.

C.O.P.E.
Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience

Camp Shands C.O.P.E. course is designed to challenge both the individual and groups in initiative games and team build-ing exercises. Scouts BSA, age 14 or older, will learn vital skills such as communication, leadership, critical thinking, listening, teamwork, and MORE while having fun. These life skills can be applied to any Scout in a leadership position, working towards Eagle advancement and in life too.