Vermont Outdoor Adventure Based Training For Women
Thanks to everyone for your support as we are work to bring back more women's outdoor programs.
It's been a great year with more to come.
It's been a great year with more to come.
Check out our Doe Camp Nation page.
If you have questions or would like to get on our email list and get notified for our next events email: doecamp@voga.org
Connect with like minded adventurous women by joining our new private group, Doe Camp Nation on Facebook.
With the help of hundreds of sponsors, instructors and volunteers, 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.
For more classes, visit our: Women's Outdoor Programs,
If you have questions or would like to get on our email list and get notified for our next events email: doecamp@voga.org
Connect with like minded adventurous women by joining our new private group, Doe Camp Nation on Facebook.
With the help of hundreds of sponsors, instructors and volunteers, 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.
For more classes, visit our: Women's Outdoor Programs,
Watch Doe Camp Instructor Jessie Krebs on MasterClass
Jessie is also a participant in the 9th season of Alone on HISTORY.
To find Jessie's next classes or for her contact information, go to OWLSSkills LLC
Jessie is also a participant in the 9th season of Alone on HISTORY.
To find Jessie's next classes or for her contact information, go to OWLSSkills LLC
Upcoming Survival Doe Camps
March 18, 2023, Women's Survival Basics Class
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. Minors 16 and 17 years of age are welcomed but must be accompanied by an adult. https://www.owlsskills.com/ Sign up at: https://go.thryv.com/site/6zyw7zstcjg3hf6c/online-scheduling?event=gbasktw2r0xoszeq March 19, 2023, Women's Firecraft Class Learn several different methods of making fire in survival situations. We explore approaches for: finding and gathering various types of fuel; preparing fuels by breaking them down (or up!) into stages using different techniques; the fire triangle and how to modify fire lays (how to put fuel/wood on a fire) to fit form to function; ignition styles and concepts; finding and preparing tinder in various environments and conditions; a multitude of different uses for fire; and banking fire (keeping a fire going overnight so you don't have to start from scratch in the morning). Minors 16 and 17 years of age are welcomed but must be accompanied by an adult. https://www.owlsskills.com/ Sign up at: https://go.thryv.com/site/6zyw7zstcjg3hf6c/online-scheduling?event=uwy2cfy5atfsjj4g March 24-26, 2023, Women's Winter Intensive Survival Basics Weekend Course Learn how to meet your basic survival needs in one of the harshest of environments: bitter cold. Topics that are covered over the weekend are: how to most effectively use your clothing; various methods for sleeping warm; techniques to build and maintain a fire when you need it most; how to avoid and treat common cold injuries and first aid complications that occur only or more often in cold climates; signaling principles for wintry environments; systems and tools that can be used to aid in safe travel in various arctic conditions; shelter designs for cold environments with or without snow as a resource like debris huts, insulated A-frames, quinzees, snow caves, fighter trenches, tarp shelters, igloos, etc. Minors 16 and 17 years of age are welcomed but must be accompanied by an adult. https://www.owlsskills.com/ Sign up at: https://go.thryv.com/site/6zyw7zstcjg3hf6c/online-scheduling?event=3jwcfqfusysvhae9 March 25 and 26, One day Women's Winter Survival Intensives We have added two new classes for the 25th and 26th of March, running concurrently with the winter weekend survival intensive. They are both One day Shortened Winter Survival Intensives, and they are limited to 8 people per day. Cost is $150 Link to Book for the 25th: https://go.thryv.com/site/6zyw7zstcjg3hf6c/online-scheduling?event=ecazripucd2x6edc Link to Book for the 26th: https://go.thryv.com/site/6zyw7zstcjg3hf6c/online-scheduling?event=5ya33j10nhymeed8 June 17, 2023, Women's Survival Basics Class 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! Minors 16 and 17 years of age are welcomed but must be accompanied by an adult. https://www.owlsskills.com/ Sign up at: https://go.thryv.com/site/6zyw7zstcjg3hf6c/online-scheduling?event=gpb1drynjjlbeqzj June 18, 2023, Women's Sheltercraft Class Shelters are a primary survival tool with a wide variety of styles and building techniques depending on the environment and resources available. They are a survivors second line of defense behind clothing and equipment, and basic knot craft is a natural pairing with shelters. Building and living/staying in shelters can also be a lot of fun! Minors 16 and 17 years of age are welcomed but must be accompanied by an adult. https://www.owlsskills.com/ Sign up at: https://go.thryv.com/site/6zyw7zstcjg3hf6c/online-scheduling?event=vw6mx8h5se3xmh01 June 24 - 25, 2023, Women's Two-Day Navigation Course This is a specialty course based on feedback from y’all! It’s designed for beginner to intermediate folks that want a refresher and/or to deepen their skills. If you’re brand new to navigation, this will be a great way to immerse yourself in the concepts and give you a solid starting point for exploring safely! We’ll spend two days delving into all things navigational: scouting technique, styles of compasses and how to use them, map concepts and how to read them including reading topographical maps (ones with contour lines), how to read/find coordinates, magnetic variation, getting a personalized pace count, route finding principles, making and using a 6 point checklist, night navigation, natural navigation, and tidbits on using various improvised tools to help you move safely through different environments. We will spend one night (Saturday) practicing a little night navigation, answer any questions you may have around the fire, and have a meal together! Dinner will be provided on Saturday night. You may camp out with us on Saturday night or find other accommodations if you prefer. https://www.owlsskills.com/ Sign up at: https://go.thryv.com/site/6zyw7zstcjg3hf6c/online-scheduling?event=m0vmvdwm5x3nkrds Request class information at: owlsskills@gmail.com Email doecamp@voga.org to get on the list or to suggest a class that you would like. You are invited to join our private Facebook group: Doe Camp Nation for more information. Thanks, stay safe and see you soon. |
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