Outdoor Adventure Based Training For Women

While you are enjoying this summer weather. We have scheduled 2 survival training weekends with Jessie Krebs in October, 2022. Scroll down for descriptions.  https://www.owlsskills.com/#classes-list 

Email your questions to: doecamp@voga.org

Vermont Outdoor Guide Association has been running Women's Doe Camp weekend retreats for over 20 years. While the programs have changed over time, the mission has remained the same: too provide affordable hands-on outdoor skill development training for women throughout the state.

Due to many requests, we have created a private Facebook group page for adventurous women. You can connect with like minded women, post day trips and outings and invite members to attend, post gatherings, share tips on different activities/resources, ask for advice, post or find women's outdoor events, share and ask for outdoor health information, get discounts on gear/lodging/services, post photos, videos and more!

Connect with like minded adventurous women by joining our brand new private group, Doe Camp Nation on Facebook.

Map and Compass

Jessica Krebs, Outdoorsy Women Learning Survival Skills

Women's Outdoor Programs

For more Women's Outdoor Programs, visit our Women's EVENTS page.

To get on our email list and get notified for our next events email: doecamp@voga.org

Thanks to all who have helped to make this a special event for over 20 years!

Please send your thoughts and suggestions to doecamp@voga.org

Watch Doe Camp Instructor Jessie Krebs on MasterClass with Jessie Krebs
We aren't sure when we will host another Survival Doe Camp with long time friend and Doe Camp Survival Instructor, Jessie Krebs but now you can take her survival classes on line. MasterClass has the biggest names in sports, film, writing, and more are added every month.

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Jessie is a participant in the 9th season of Alone on HISTORY.

Congratulations Jessie!!

Upcoming Survival Doe Camps

Oct 7, 2022 at 5:00PM - Sun, Oct 9, 2022 at 5:00PM, Women's Weekend Survival Class with Jessie Krebs
Monkton, VT - This stand-alone course is for those that would like more hands-on practice and coaching. The weekend is spent diving into the five basic needs of a survivor in an outdoor base camp.  Staying warm and protected using clothing and gear, shelter, and fire skills; health concepts and techniques; what to do if you are lost/disoriented; finding and consuming food and water; and most importantly, how to get FOUND ASAP! It includes lectures, demonstrations, and student practices in a friendly, supportive learning environment. Evenings are spent cooking and eating dinner around the fire, followed by more discussion and lessons, including night navigation techniques. Smore's and dinners are included! $520.00 - https://go.thryv.com/site/6zyw7zstcjg3hf6c/online-scheduling?event=gqmpjrg9w3q4gzio

October 15, 2022, Women's Rope-working Class: Knots, Hitches and Lashings for Multiple Applications with Jessie Krebs
Monkton VT. - at 10:00AM - 6:00PM. This eight-hour training covers many different knots, hitches, and lashings, incorporating hands-on practical applications in scenarios like shelter-building, lashing up poles between trees, making tripods, and emergency ascension or rappel.  We'll learn how to make a simple two-strand reverse twist rope out of whatever materials you may have on hand and then dive into the incredible things you can do with a deceptively simple line.  These skills were commonplace in previous centuries, handed down through the generations, but they are rapidly fading from our modern times.  In an emergency, they can be used to quickly and efficiently solve a host of problems and are also just fascinating and FUN!  Come join the ranks of the knot-nerds! $150. Only 12 spots available. https://go.thryv.com/site/6zyw7zstcjg3hf6c/online-scheduling?event=j8vhhu4iy5fxw05o

October 16, 2022, One Day Women's Survival Course with Jessie Krebs
Monkton VT. - at 10:00AM - 6:00PM. This “crash course” in basic outdoor survival principles is excellent for those who are short on time, yet want to feel more confident in the outdoors. This is the perfect course for an introduction to core concepts that will help keep you centered and making healthy decisions if things get hairy. It's mostly lecture-style with some hands-on training on topics such as staying warm, building fires, signaling for help, navigation concepts, knife sharpening, building emergency shelters, and more. Young, old, injured or otherwise are welcome! $150. https://go.thryv.com/site/6zyw7zstcjg3hf6c/online-scheduling?event=vkgs4uo622wydrsr

You are invited to join our private Facebook group: Doe Camp Nation for more information.

Thanks, stay safe and see you soon.

Who Sponsors Our Women's Programs

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Outdoorsy Women Learning Survival Skills - To educate and empower women and other underrepresented demographics in the skills of surviving emergencies in global wilderness environments.

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