2010 WITO state event

Women in the Outdoors

April 30 - May 2

Camp Ondessonk

3760 Ondessonk Rd. • Ozark, IL

Registration

COST: $160 Per Person

DEADLINE: April 24th

Early Bird Discount: SAVE $10*

*Pay only $150 if postmarked by April 10th

For more information:

Gay Hayes

Phone: (618) 924-4836

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Denise Glennon

Phone: (618) 985-5465

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www.womenintheoutdoors.org

Special Raffle Package Offer:

Receive a special commemorative gift, $60.00 worth of

raffle tickets, a ticket for a chance to win a .22 cal. rifle,

and be entered into an exclusive drawing at our event.

Pay an additional $40.00 with your registration to take

advantage of this special offer!

Leisure and learning!

Women from all walks of life are invited to experience the

thrill of horseback riding, shooting, hiking, crafts, and

great company. e setting is beautiful Camp Ondessonk,

nestled in the forests and bluffs of the Shawnee National

Forest in Southern Illinois.

Registration includes two nights lodging, 4 meals—

Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast,

evening programs, 4 sessions, equipment use, program

materials, plus a one-year Women in the Outdoors

membership & subscription to Turkey Country magazine.

Girls ages 14-17 welcome with adult chaperone (both pay).

Saturday – Session I

Horse Trail Ride:
A brief review of horse riding techniques

& safety followed by a 90 min. guided trail ride through the

beautiful hills of Camp Ondessonk.

(Limit 20) *Additional fee of $10.00 required.

Outdoor Cooking: Learn how to fix delicious campfire meals

by exploring a variety of techniques. Taste testing included!

Basic Handgun: Learn how to safely handle a handgun and

practice target shooting. (Limit 10)

Nature Hike I: Walk with an outdoor naturalist and learn

about the plants & trees around Camp Ondessonk – plus

beautiful surprises brought to you by Mother Nature.

Nature Craft: Watch a demo on how to make a wreath out

of grapevines, then decorate your own wreath or complete

another craft project made from a variety of items found in

nature. (Limit 12)

Pamper Pole: Fully harnessed, challenge yourself by climbing

a 25’ phone pole, standing atop admiring the view, & taking a

“leap of faith” towards a swinging trapeze bar 5’ away. (Limit 12)

Field Archery: Develop or perfect your outdoor archery

skills by using targets, including 3D, set up in a natural

setting at varying distances and heights.

Saturday – Session II

Basket Weaving (Part 1):
Weave your own basket using a

deer antler for a handle. ese one-of-a-kind baskets are a

great way to incorporate the outdoors into your home décor.

*Must sign up for both classes to finish your basket.

(Limit 8) *Additional fee of $10 required.

Massage: Ah-h-h, learn basic massage techniques to help

muscles relax and relieve stress. Learn to soothe your own

aches and pains with self-massage.

Nature Hike II: (See Saturday Session I)

Outdoor Photography: Learn to take great nature shots

with beauty and balance. Bring your own camera, owner’s

manual, film (or memory card), and extra batteries.

Zip Line: Challenge yourself physically & mentally while

making your way up, & then over, to the zipline platform where

you’ll reward yourself with the thrill of flying through the air

along a 300’ zipline. Fully harnassed at all times. Closed-toed

shoes required. (Limit 15) *Additional fee of $10 required.

Personal Protection: is class centers on awareness,

avoidance, escape and defense tactics and techniques to help

keep you safe- even if you have minimal strength and agility.

Target Archery: Test your accuracy at the outdoor Archery

Range. Learn about equipment, safety and scoring while

aiming for your first bullseye.

Saturday – Session III

Canoeing/Kayaking:
Enjoy the water up close & personal

while learning proper technique and safety guidelines. Be

sure to dress appropriately for this water sport.

Trailer Backing: Master the skill of backing up your

boat, jet ski, or RV. Video and hands on instruction.

Canning: Running out of recipes to use up all those

vegetables from your garden? Learn the latest

recommendations and techniques for this safe and reliable

method of preserving food.

Basket Weaving (Part 2): (See Saturday Session I)

Nature Hike III: (See Saturday Session I)

Massage: (See Saturday Session II)

Zipline: (See Saturday Session II)

(Limit 15) *Additional fee of $10 required.

Sunday – Session IV

Vegetable Gardening:
“Take the hoe out of the

garden”—this is the philosophy of the Master Gardener who

will be teaching you how to limit weeds, plant the right

seeds at the right time and have fun in the dirt!

Yoga: Explore the mind-body-spirit connection as you

learn how to breathe and engage in basic yoga postures.

You will need to bring a mat or beach towel.

Girls with Tools: Learn hands on with some of the tools

you see in all those HGTV shows. Learn the basics on how

to safely use wood working tools such as a nail gun, router,

scroll saw, miter box and dremel tool.

Car Maintenance: Hands-on class covering all the topics

necessary to give you the confidence to maintain your own

vehicle --from checking and topping off car fluids to

jumping your battery or changing a flat.

Nature Hike IV: (See Saturday Session I)

Canoeing/Kayaking: (See Saturday Session I)

Zip-Line: (See Saturday Session II)

(Limit 12) *Additional fee of $10.00 required.

Schedule

Friday

Registration 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Welcome 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Wine & Cheese Tasting* 8:00 - ??

Saturday

Breakfast 8:00 - 8:30 am

Session I 9:00 - 11:00 am

Lunch 11:30 - 12:15 pm

Session II 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Session III 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Dinner 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Evening Activities 7:00 - ??

Sunday

Breakfast 8:00 - 8:30 am

Session IV 9:00 - 10:30 am

Closing 10:45 – 11:30 am

*Bring your favorite bottle of wine to share and we’ll

provide the cheese, crackers & fruit. Not a wine

drinker? Join us anyway and mingle with some

amazing women!

Use the course descriptions to the right to

choose your favorite classes for the weekend!

Please note class sizes are limited so register early for the

best chance to attend your first choice in each session.

Any class may be omitted due to lack of interest.

Name: Prefer to be called:

Address: City, State, Zip:

Phone H/W: Cell: E-mail:

Emergency Info: Note: Participants ages 14-17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

Emergency Contact: Relationship: Phone:

Current Health Conditions or Concerns:

Special Diet Needs: Medications:

Cost: $160.00 by April 24th Deadline or Early Bird Discount total of $150.00 if postmarked by April 10th .

*Additional $10.00 fee required for Zip Line, Basket Weaving and Horse Trail Ride | *Special Raffle Package is $40.00 (See brochure for details)

Enclose check made payable to WITO or charge your fee to a credit card:

Type: Visa | MC | AMEX | Disc Card #: Exp. Date:

Signature:

Mail this registration form and fee to: Gay Hayes E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

1809 Town Creek Road Phone: (618) 924-4836

Murphysboro, IL 62966

Classes: Please rank the classes in each session with 1 to indicate first choice, 2 for second choice, etc. Class sizes are

limited– Register Early! Any class may be omitted due to lack of interest. See brochure for course descriptions.

Session I Session II Session III Session IV

Lodging:

St. Noel Center, indoor dorm-style rooms with heat & A/C and bathrooms with showers.

Treehouse, rustic 3-sided Adirondack-style cabins; bathhouse w/showers & electricity nearby

A few beds have full-size lower bunks that will be randomly assigned.

Do you need a full-size bunk? Yes No Do you require a lower bunk? Yes No

Do you prefer: Early-to-bed Night-owl roommates Doesn’t matter

Optional – name of friend(s) you want to room with:

You will need to bring your own bedding! You will be notified with your confirmation letter if you need to bring full-size sheets.

 

 

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