Welcome to Becoming an Outdoors-Woman in Kansas
*** The spring 2012 workshop is now full ***
*** Several one-day Beyond BOW classes are offered this year. See below, and our Facebook page for details ***
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is a workshop focused on the learning of outdoor skills - skills usually associated with hunting and fishing, but useful for many outdoor pursuits. Here is your chance to learn outdoor skills such as hunting, fishing, orienteering, backpacking, camping and boating.
Designed for women, it is an opportunity for anyone 18 years of age or older and is for YOU if:
- you have never tried these activities, but have hoped for an opportunity to learn.
- you are a beginner who wants to improve your skills.
- you know how to do some of these activities, but would like to try some new ones.
- you enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded individuals.
How to Register for BOW
The spring 2012 BOW workshop will held May 18-20 at the Rock Springs 4-H Center near Junction City, KS. That workshop is full and registration is closed. The fall workshop will be held September 21 - 23. Registration materials for that workshop will be posted online in June. If you would like to receive a brochure and registration form for the fall workshop by mail when they become available, please call 620 672-5911 or E-mail.
The following one-day Beyond BOW classes will be offered this year:
Pheasant Hunt Ringneck Ranch , Tipton KS Oct 5-6, 2012 $375/participant
This is for gals familiar and comfortable with their shotguns and upland bird hunting. Enjoy a weekend that will include lots of shooting, great dog work, and wonderful food, all in a spectacular setting.
BOW TOO Shawnee State Lake, Topeka KS June 16, 2012 $30/participant
Get a Taste of the Outdoors with this one-day session. You will learn basics of rifle (.22), archery, fishing and knot tying in a round-robin format.
Horses 101 Bentwood Farms, Topeka Aug 18, 2012 $100/participant
This class is geared for those with no horse experience, and those that may have a fear of those large, 4-legged critters! Learn basics of horses and their care. This will include parts of horses and tack, grooming, care of tack, and of course, riding.
What is a BOW Workshop Like?
FORMAT
The workshops span a weekend, beginning at noon on Friday. The weekend is divided into four blocks of instruction, about three hours each.
SKILLS LEARNING
During each instructional period, there will be 6-10 courses offered. The participant registers for one choice in each time period. In each session, there will be choices that focus on each of three areas: shooting and hunting, fishing, and non-harvest activities. These might include canoeing, camping, or orienteering. The teaching is focused on the needs of adult learners, with the classes being taught in a very “hands-on” way.
ATMOSPHERE
The Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop is held at the Rock Springs 4-H Camp near Junction City. The atmosphere is “outdoorsy” but comfortable. Participants stay in primitive cabins with several bunks to a room. A large bathroom and shower facility is located adjacent to the cabins. Meals are provided and cooked by the Rock Springs staff. The focus of the weekend is learning in a comfortable atmosphere.
ATTITUDE
The instructors and staff are patient and supportive. The participants share in the success of each group member. This is a non-competitive situation where each individual can learn at her own pace.
FUN
The evening activities are filled with fun and camaraderie. There are mini-workshops, star gazing and a campfire. The emphasis is on the enjoyment that goes with the social side of outdoor activities.
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