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 The BCWF Women Outdoors Program welcomes you to our 

Fall 2024 Women Outdoors Weekend 

When: Friday September 27 - Sunday September 29, 2024

Where: Ness Lake Bible Camp, Prince George

Participate in our all-inclusive outdoor skills weekend for women. All courses are conducted by qualified, patient and supportive instructors in a safe, fun and educational environment.

Cost: $399.99 (+GST) for BCWF Members; $455.99 (+GST) for non-members (this includes a one-year membership to the BC Wildlife Federation).  This fee includes instruction in all sessions, program materials, use of equipment, meals, and lodgings. 

Register now! Space is limited and course selection is based on a first-come, first-served basis.  You will be able to choose your top 8 courses and will be scheduled for 4 of those.  Note that not all courses are offered during each session.   

Courses offered at this event will be:

• Shooting 
  • learn firearms safety, shooting tips and practice your aim with the firearms provided
• Introduction to Hunting
  • learn how to read the BC hunting regulations, how to identify different species, how to self report to the RAPP line if you make a mistake and what equipment is needed
• Survival Skills
  • Fire-starting and shelter building
• Foraging
  • become familiar with wild plants and how to safely identify, harvest and use them
• Hiking 
  • go for a guided hike and enjoy the beauty of this area
•  Archery
  • both beginner and experienced archers can benefit from this skill based course; enjoy learning a new skill or honing the skills you already have  
• Introduction to Off-Road Driving
  • In this information-based course, you will learn about the essential tools and items needed for safe off-road adventures from the 4WD Association of BC. While there won't be any driving during this course, you can be sure you'll feel prepared when it is time to hit the road
• Canoeing
  
  • Learn canoe basics and safety.  Enjoy the serenity of the lake from a different point of view
• Fishing basics
  • Learn how to purchase your fishing license, how to read the regulations, how to identify different fish species and what lures to use. You will also go out to practice your casting with a spinning reel
• Fly-tying basics
  • learn the basics of fly-tying from the Polar Coachmen Fly Fishing Club 
• Fur Handling & Pelt Preparation
  • The BC Trappers Association brings you an interactive and informative session where you will learn all about trapping in BC and gain hands on experience skinning and stretching a beaver hide 

    *Please note: All courses are subject to availability and number of interested participants*

If you have any questions about registration, please contact Lisa Stephens, Women's Program Coordinator, at 1-888-881-2293 Ext 237 or programs@bcwf.bc.ca.

Cancellation Policy: 

A cancellation fee of $75.00 will be deducted from all cancellations. No refunds will be issued for any cancellation 30 days or less, prior to the Women Outdoors Weekend, except in the case of a proven emergency. Registrants who do not attend and have not cancelled 30 days in advance will forfeit the full registration fee.

  **IMPORTANT**  

• This is an alcohol & cannabis free event.
• The Ness Lake Bible Camp is a peanut-free and nut aware site.
• You must be 19 years of age or older to attend this program.
• Accommodations are in a group setting. Private room requests are not available.