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Regisitration is now full but please fill out this form (click
Register Now) to be added to the waitlist.
Upcoming 2025 camps
:
Silver Lake Camp in Peachland June 6-8th
Lake Windermere July 11-13th
Camp Summit in Squamish Oct 3-5th
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The BCWF Women Outdoors Program welcomes
you to our
Spring 2025 Women Outdoors Weekend
When: Friday April 11 - Sunday April 13, 2025
Where: Camp Imadene, Mesachie Lake (near Lake
Cowichan), Vancouver Island
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; $464.99 (+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:
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Learn to shoot
- Guided by the knowledgeable members of Valley Fish & Game
Club, you will learn range safety, shooting tips, and have time to
practice your aim with firearms provided.
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Hiking / Wilderness Safety
- Go for a guided hike and enjoy the beauty of the area. Learn
about wilderness safety and the essentials for getting out and how
to best prepare yourself for all types of situations.
- Archery + Fire-starting
- Half of this session will be learning and practicing archery.
The second half will be fire-starting using a variety of methods
and practicing this potential life-saving skill.
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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 experts at 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.
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Spincasting fishing basics
- In this session you will learn everything from purchasing your
fishing license, reading the regulations and guidelines,
to choosing and setting up your rod and reel and tying on a hook.
You will also learn basic fishing etiquette, how to identify
different fish species and what lures to use. You will also get a
chance to get out and practice your casting.
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Fly-fishing
- What is fly-fishing and how is it different? What kind of
equipment is needed? What special techniques are used? Find
answers to all this and more during this introductory session.
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Canoeing and/or Kayaking
- Learn safe practices and basic strokes. Enjoy the serenity of
the lake from a different point of view.
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Bat Box Construction
- construct your very own bat box to take home and install on your
property. Provide a safe environment for the bats while
protecting your yard from pests like mosquitos, moths and other insects.
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Truck and Trailer
- this is it - the path to independence! No more relying on
someone else to maneuver your trailer or boat. Your instructors
will have you driving and parking that trailer in no time.
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Small game preparation
- Learn the basics of small game preparation, butchering and skinning.
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Chainsaw Safety and Basic Maintenance
- learn chainsaw basics including maintenance, safety and tips for
beginners and get a chance to put your new knowledge to the test.
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Foraging
- the exact details of this session are still in development, but
you will have the chance to go foraging and become familiar with
wild plants and how to safely identify, harvest and use them.
*Please note: All courses
are subject to instructor availability and number of interested
participants and are therefore subject to change*
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**
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This is an alcohol & cannabis free event.
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The Camp Imadene is a peanut-free and nut aware site.
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You must be 19 years of age or older to attend this program.
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Accommodations are in a group setting. Private room requests are
not available.
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