Doe Camp Abnaki 2010 Course Descriptions
Note:
Most classes will be held rain, hail or shine! Make sure you have warm
layers and rain clothes. You’ll receive more class specific information
upon confirmation.
Physical Levels:
G=
gentle M= moderate H= heavy
ARCHERY
Archery Basics:
(G) Using lightweight re-curve and compound bows, learn correct
form, technique, and safety. Find out the importance of having the
proper equipment and how to select the proper equipment. And there will
be plenty of hands-on fun! Instructors:
Christina Bean & Dayle Goad
Advanced Archery / 3D Archery: (M)
This is a course for
Doe Campers who already shoot archery but want to hone their skills, try
something different, or tune their equipment. 3D archery is a favorite
for many avid archers and is a great family activity. Participants
should bring their own equipment to get the most out of this course.
Instructors: Christina Bean & Dayle Goad
CHALLENGES
Geocaching: (M)
Join the society of Geocachers all over the world. In teams or solo,
use your GPS skills to find hidden treasures in the woods! Bring your
own GPS with knowledge of how to enter data and to “go to” or borrow GPS
from instructor. Knowledge of GPS skills is helpful. Learn what caches
look like, what is in them, likely hiding places and surf the
geocaching internet site. Instructor: Robin
Wright
FISHING SKILLS
**If you are
participating in any of the fishing classes, be SURE to purchase a
fishing license PRIOR to arrival at Doe Camp.
** Fly Fishing:
(G) Beginners will learn to fly fish with our unique training
techniques. This program will teach you some basic elements of fly
fishing which includes three different casting strokes, knot tying, fly
selection and identification. Instructors:
Aaron Tudhope
** Fishing with Live Bait and Lures: (G)
Want to learn the
basics about fishing? On Lake Champlain, learn what to use for bait and
lures to bring in the fish. Learn to read the water and where the fish
are. Basic casting and retrieval techniques, lure choice, varieties of
live bait, handling of fish and more will be included. Instructor:
Aaron Tudhope
FOREST & LAND
MANAGEMENT
Tree I.D/ Forest
Management and Mismanagement: (G)
This class will take a look at real life forest problems and solutions.
Participants will review Vermont forest history to understand what we
have and where we might be headed. We will take a forest tour to
explore Wildlife habitat, deer management, water quality, wilderness,
and forest health issues, along with woodlot management. You will also
learn to tell the difference between a pine tree and a hemlock, a red
maple and a sugar maple. Learn to count the age of a tree, and how a
forest evolves from one type to another over time. You will be able to
name deciduous trees in the midst of winter even after their leaves have
fallen to the ground. Participants should wear appropriate clothing,
boots (and insect repellent?) for a forest tour. Instructor:
Steve Hardy and Robbo Holloran
GAME
COOKING
Open Fire
Camp Cooking:
Learn easy techniques you can use in your back yard this
summer, or up on a remote mountain somewhere in the wilderness!
Instructor:
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SHOOTING CLASSES
*Equipment will
be provided.
However, if you choose to bring your own firearm, be sure it
is properly transported and stored with security lock and/or a lockable
storage case. Bring a cleaning kit, two boxes of new factory loaded
ammo, shooting glasses and hearing protection rated at 21 decibels or
above.
Advanced Level
shooters will be given longer range targets.
* Handgun Skills
& Marksmanship:
Intro: (G) Beginning with basic firearm safety, become
familiar with pistols, loading, unloading and safe handling in a real
setting. We will learn shooting techniques, have the opportunity to
develop or improve marksmanship, and discuss how to find a range or club
in your area and what events are available on both a local and state
level for women interested in additional instruction or competition.
Instructor: Larry Hamel ,Dick Bayer
* Muzzleloader
Skills & Marksmanship, All Levels:
(G)
Take a step back in time to learn about the pioneers' most important
tool - the muzzleloading rifle. Gain experience; learn safety and
proficiency with the modern caplock, traditional flintlock and matchlock
muskets. Instructor: Larry Hamel, Dick
Bayer
*Rifle Skills &
Marksmanship
Intro: (G) Beginning with basic firearm safety, become familiar
with rifles, loading, unloading, and safe handling in a real setting.
We will learn shooting techniques and positions, will have the
opportunity to develop or improve marksmanship, discuss how to find a
range or club in your area and what events are available on both a local
and state level for women interested in additional instruction or
competition. Instructor: Larry Hamel, Dick Bayer
* Shotgun Skills
& Marksmanship:
(G)
Intro: Beginning with basic firearm safety, become familiar with
shotguns, loading, unloading and safe handling in a real setting. Learn
about the different shot-gunning clay fields of trap, skeet, and
sporting clays. We will learn shooting techniques, have the opportunity
to develop or improve marksmanship, and discuss how to find a range or
club in your area and what events are available on both a local and
state level for women interested in additional instruction or
competition. Instructor: John Kapusta
SPORTS &
RECREATION SKILLS
Full Day, Kayak
and Hiking Nature Tour at the Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge (M)
We're taking
Doe Camp on the road to Vermont's largest and most diverse protected
natural areas, the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. Brooks to Bays
naturalist, Jeremy Brooks, will be your guide on an exploration of the
wildlife rich waters, marshes, and woodlands that make the refuge
special. You'll spend the morning paddling the waters of the refuge,
where Great Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, Osprey, and many other rare and
amazing bird species abound. After lunch, we'll explore on foot and see
what natural wonders the woods and meadows of the refuge have to offer.
This is an active trip, so please be prepared for lots of moving! Also,
please have previous kayak skills, a beginner kayak class is offered on
Friday, if you have never been or need a refresher.
Instructor:
Jeremy Brooks
Island Biking Tour (M)
-
Ride through the scenic back roads of one of Vermont's best kept
secrets. North Hero offers incredible views of Lake Champlain, the Green
Mountains and the Adirondacks. The terrain is primarily flat with a few
hills and the slow pace is enhanced the the areas natural beauty. Bikes
can be provided; however, bring your own bike if you have one.
Instructor: Terri Melincoff
Kayaking
(M) Learn the basics of kayaking on lovely Lake Champlain. Even
if you’ve never been in a kayak before, you’ll be paddling happily on
your own by the end of this course. Or for experienced paddlers come to
improve the skills you already have and learn the art of rescues and
rolls. Instructor: Stuart Farina
Kayaking Nature Tour: Spend some
time cruising Lake Champlain with Naturalist Jeremy Brooks. Explore the
many sights and sounds of Vermont's flora and fauna from an intimate
perspective. Please have experience paddling or have taken
Beginner kayaking prior to this class. Instructor: Jeremy
Brooks
Sailing (G)
Objectives:
To give all students a basic understanding of sailing, and have all
students try trimming the mainsail and jib as well as steering the
boat. You will be sailing on the 'Wolverine' or 'Tin Goose'. She is a
"Pearson" Sloop. 37' long. All metal hull, hence the name
Wolverine/Tin Goose. She has won a few sailing regattas and is more or
less a legend here on Lake Champlain, definitely one of the fastest
boats around! Hope for some wind! Instructor:
Camp Abnaki Staff
Self-Defense
- Intro to RAD (Rape Abduction Defense)
(M):
Learn the basic
concepts of self-defense. This class will focus on awareness and
avoidance skills, the first and most important stops in self-defense,
and some introductory self-defense tactics. Wear clothes and shoes
appropriate for a low-impact work out. This class is appropriate for any
one, age 18 to 110, with a desire to learn and understand self-defense.
Instructor: Paula Lee
Stand Up Paddling (M) Learn the
ancient art of stand up paddling! This intro class will
cover everything you need to become a safe and competent stand up
paddler: including features of the surfboard and paddle; wind and
weather considerations, safety practices and U.S. Coast Guard
regulations; the different Stand Up Paddle strokes and board-handling
skills. Be prepared to get wet! Instructor: Jason Starr
SURVIVAL SKILLS
Basic Wilderness Survival:
(G) In
this session you will learn how to survive in the wilderness should you
ever become lost or separated from your group. We will cover survival
psychology, fire, basic shelters, signaling, how not to get lost,
clothing, water (finding & Purifying), survival kits, equipment and much
more. You will come away from this session with a better understanding
of the wilderness than you ever imagined you would have. You will learn
how to become one with the wilderness and not fear the great outdoors.
Instructor: Marty Simon
Getting Unstuck, Auto Mechanics 101: (G)
Anyone who ventures into
the outdoors usually drives to a location to start his or her adventure.
What if your vehicle goes off the road, gets a flat tire or the battery
goes dead miles from civilization, would you know how to help yourself
out of a bad situation? This program will teach you how to take charge
of just such emergencies. It will not train you to become a mechanic but
will give you the knowledge to do the following: Jump start a dead
battery, fix a flat tire without removing the tire from the vehicle,
change a flat tire, pull your vehicle out of a ditch or mud, signal for
help, what to carry in the vehicle for emergencies (Vehicle survival
Kit) and much, much more. This is a very important program that could
save your life. Although the class is hands-on, you may want to bring a
chair! Instructor:
Marty Simon
Map & Compass Course: (G)
This is a basic introduction to
understanding and using a compass and topographical map. You will learn
how a compass works and how to successfully combine it with a map
enabling you to navigate in the wild. This course will combine both
classroom and field work. After taking this course students will be able
to navigate in the wilderness with great confidence. Anyone who ventures
into the wild should understand these principles. Maps and compasses
will be provided. Instructor:
Marty Simon
Wild Plant Walk:
(G)
Marty Simon, of the Wilderness Learning Center will take you on a most
interesting walk. You will get to see, touch, smell and even taste some
really interesting wild plants. Not only will you learn the names of
these plants, you will learn how to prepare them for food, medicine or
other practical uses. You will learn plants that can be used to dye
fabrics, plants to treat fevers, pain, sore eyes, stomach upsets and so
much more we don’t have the time or space to print it all. Instructor:
Marty Simon
