BOW is a weekend without kids, without spouses, without work or traffic, without cooking and cleaning. It’s a weekend al l about you. It’s about getting out of your comfort zone and doing something total ly unexpected. It’s about the adrenaline rush of trying something adventurous. It’s about meeting women just like you, or women who are total ly different, and forging friendships. It’s about shooting a gun for the f irst time, padd ling a kayak, or pul ling a f ish out of the water. It’s about the best-tasting meal you’ve ever had—and you cooked it in a Dutch Oven. It’s about sitting around a f ire at night and taking in the beauty of the stars and the moon. It’s about hugging a tree or cal ling a turkey. It’s about the outdoors. It’s about confidence, learning more about yourself and your limits, or your wil lingness to try new things. It’s al l about pampering women, but in a rustic kind of way. It’s about preserving the outdoor environment and its activities for future generations. It’s al l about Becoming an Outdoors-Woman.

Top 10 Things to Know About BOW!1. BOW is for all women 18 years and older. It’s for women at any fitness, confidence, or skill level.

2. BOW women are both “indoor” and “outdoor” people.

3. BOW is a program, it doesn’t have members.

4. Classes are intended for beginners, with some advanced options to continue learning.

5. Classes emphasize hands-on experiences for all participants.

6. There is a class for everyone—from crafters to hunters and everyone in between. (Try one class out of your comfort zone!)

7. BOW provides a supportive environment conducive to learning, making friends, and having fun—just like a family!

8. We’re flexible. Let us know of any schedule limitations you may have.

9. All class equipment is provided, unless you want to practice with your own gear.

10. Register now! Registration is first-come, first-serve and classes fill quickly.

BackgroundBecoming an Outdoors-Woman® (BOW) is a nonprofit, educational program serving women internationally in the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. Dr. Christine Thomas started BOW in Wisconsin in 1991 after deciding she wanted the same outdoor experiences with her friends that her husband enjoyed. She began coordinating workshops for adult women to learn outdoor skills in a woman-friendly atmosphere. All BOW workshops require teaching a balance of hunting and shooting, fishing and boating, and non-consumptive outdoor recreational activities (e.g. camping, outdoor cooking, natural crafts).

BOW has been operating in Oklahoma since 1994. It has been hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Oklahoma State University’s Leisure Studies Program, and since 2003, by Camp Fire Green Country.

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman fosters an environment of respect for the dignity and worth of all participants, volunteers, and instructors. Diversity is recognized as an important component of the program. Bias, prejudice, discrimination, and harassment in all forms and manifestations will not be tolerated. Discrimination based on an individual’s race, gender, religion, color, creed, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, or parental status is demeaning to all; impairs the process of education; and violates individual rights.

The LocationCamp Waluhili is located near Wagoner, Oklahoma, on the scenic shores of Fort Gibson Lake, providing camping and outdoor opportunities for over 60 years. Waluhili’s 219 acres of forest and lake shoreline offer a variety of settings, a perfect fit for the wide range of BOW classes.

Lodging OptionsChoose “Early Bird” (lights-out by 11 pm) or “Night Owl” (no set time for lights-out) on your registration. Similar sleep-styles will be placed together. Have your roommate preferences select the same option when registering.

TentA “not-so-primitive” area is available for women who want to bring their personal tent. A bathhouse with showers and restrooms is located nearby. If you’re tenting, bring everything you need to be comfortable for your two-night stay. Workshop fee $200.

CabinEach “rustic” cabin includes bunk beds, a restroom, table, and a center fireplace. Outside, there is a covered porch, picnic table, fire ring, and a nearby showerhouse. Our cabins provide room for 8 to 12 people, please list the names of all roommate preferences on your registration. Workshop fee $215.

Cancellation and Refund PolicyPlease Note: Cancellations on or before September 30 will result in a 50% refund. Registrants who do not attend, or cancel their registration after September 30, will be responsible for full program fees. You may, however, send a substitute in your place (please notify us in advance if doing so).

Weekend ScheduleFriday, October 4

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Check-In12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch1:00 pm Welcome & Meet the BOW Staff2:00 - 5:00 pm Session 16:00 - 8:00 pm Dinner & Informal Activities8:30 pm “BOW: After Dark” Campfire & Night Hikes

Saturday, October 57:30 - 8:30 am Breakfast9:00 am - 12:00 pm Session 212:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch2:00 - 5:00 pm Session 36:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner7:00 - 8:00 pm Mini Sessions8:30 pm Silent Auction Closes

Sunday, October 67:30 - 8:30 am Breakfast9:00 am- 12:00 pm Session 412:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch1:30 pm Prize Drawings & Farewell — See you at BOW 2014!

Other Weekend DetailsThe SILENT AUCTION is an opportunity to bid on outdoor gear, clothing, artwork, services, and more! Proceeds go to next year’s BOW scholarships. Donations from individuals and businesses are appreciated. Contact Susan Bencke at (918) 592-2267 for tax-exempt information.

Instructors and participants are invited to bring outdoor clothing or gear that’s in good shape to sell at the BOW GARAGE SALE. Many times these are items that you’ve “upgraded” and no longer need, but are still in good condition. Proceeds go to the BOW program, unless otherwise indicated.

The BOW-TIQUE is available throughout the weekend and offers various BOW, Camp Fire, and Camp Waluhili merchandise available to purchase.

First Time at BOW? Here’s What to Know!

WELCOME! It’s always exciting to see new faces at BOW.

Read the class descriptions on the following pages. There are nearly 40 classes to choose from, all with excellent instructors hand-picked for their expertise and knowledge. Decide your first, second, and third choice for each session. Classes fill quickly and are first-come, first-serve.

Scholarships are available for first time participants. Scholarship Form available at www.tulsacampfire.org/bow

Register online at www.tulsacampfire.org. Select payment by credit card or send a check by mail. Although online is the preferred and easiest way to register, paper forms are also available.

After your registration is received and processed, you will receive a confirmation packet including a packing list, your class schedule, and directions to Camp Waluhili.

This is YOUR weekend, feel free to bring a book, playing cards, or board games to enjoy during your freetime.

Although much of the weekend is about socializing and having fun, there is no alcohol permitted on the grounds of Camp Waluhili.

If you have ANY questions, please feel free to call the Camp Fire Office at (918) 592-2267.

2013 C lass OptionsFriday

2:00 - 5:00 pmSaturday

9:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday

2:00 - 5:00 pmSunday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Shooting Riflery ArcheryRiflery

AtlatlArchery

Hunting Field DressingPrimitive

Hunting SkillsBow Hunting

FishingFishing 101

Fly Casting

Alternative FishingTechniques

Fishing 101Fly Tying

Kayak Fishing

Boating Kayaking CanoeingStandup Paddleboards

Social Paddle

Standup Paddleboards

Crafts Pine Needle Baskets Concrete Garden Art Creative Card Making Knitting & Crocheting

Food Dutch Oven: Breakfasts & Brunches Outdoor Cooking

Dutch Oven: Soups & Stews

Beyond the Worm

Blacksmithing Blacksmithing Blacksmithing Blacksmithing Blacksmithing

Wild Cards Team BOW!

Rappelling

Map & Compass

Car Confidence

RappellingBirding

Orienteering

P ick your track. . . or mix & match!

Friday AfternoonRifleryHave you always felt intimidated by gun classes? This is the class for you! Enter the exciting world of shooting sports with a .22 rifle. This is a perfect firearm to learn safety, multiple shooting stances, breath control, and aiming. Once you become comfortable with this rifle, you’ll be ready to tackle larger firearms in the future. This is also a wonderful rifle to teach shooting sports to the children in your life. No prerequisite safety class or previous experience necessary — range safety will be taught during class.

Field DressingYou’ve shot your first deer — now what do you do with it? Challenge yourself to become a self-sufficient hunter by gettin’ down-and-dirty learning to field dress, skin, and quarter a recently dispatched animal. Be prepared to see and experience the whole process.

Fishing 101Who will catch the biggest fish?! Acquire the knowledge you need to be comfortable tying-on your own hook, picking the appropriate bait, and reeling in the fish. You’ll have lots of time to practice, swap fishing tales, and enjoy the waters of Fort Gibson Lake. Equipment is provided, or you can bring your own.

Fly CastingPerfect your fly casting skills so you can reel in “the big one” on your next fly fishing vacation! This class covers safety, four basic casts, knot tying, six types of flies and how they are fished, as well as purchasing, cleaning, and storing equipment. This class focuses on learning skills on land — no fishing will occur.

KayakingYou won’t be flipping upside down in these kayaks! Launch yourself from the shores of Fort Gibson Lake in a very stable, recreational kayak. Develop a sense of comfort with the equipment and then start paddling solo in a flat-water kayak. Expand your skills with plenty of paddling time and kayak games on the water. Lifejackets are provided, or you can bring your own.

Pine Needle BasketsCreate a treasured gift or a perfect decoration for your home. Weave yourself back through time as you

create an exquisite work of art and build friendships through the laughter and stories shared with your fellow participants.

Dutch Oven: Breakfasts & BrunchNo more breakfast “blahs” with this class! Your mouth will water at the smells wafting from the Dutch Ovens as you make (and eat!) new and traditional recipes for morning menus. Savor the sweet taste of success after discovering the secret of Dutch Oven selection, care, and use. Participants will collaborate on multiple recipes. Don’t forget your appetite!

Team BOW!Form new friendships as you participate in fun and silly games that will send you on a journey of self-reflection and appreciation for those around you. This will be a crazy and challenging class, but you don’t have to be in shape, or even athletic, to participate.

BlacksmithingA blacksmith forges iron or steel using tools to hammer, bend, and cut the metal. Try your hand at this traditional craft, then take your project home to show off and use! To cover the cost of the materials, there will be an additional $15 fee collected at check-in.

Saturday MorningArchery

BULLSEYE! Experience this re-popularized sport and practice your shooting accuracy. Proper shooting techniques and stance, using both

compound and re-curve bows, will be explained. You will have an opportunity for plenty of hands-on archery shooting, and then finish the class with fun archery games.

Map & CompassWhat do you do on the trail when your GPS battery dies or your phone has no service? Any BOW

woman should be prepared with their trusty map and compass! These skills are invaluable for geocaching, letterboxing, or even navigating on the road. Required for anyone registering for Orienteering.

Primitive Hunting SkillsBefore modern firearms, humans relied on weapons they could make from resources in nature. Travel back in time and practice the ancient hunting skills of goose-knocking, throwing sticks, spears, sling shots, and atlatls. Hunters and history buffs alike will gain a new appreciation of modern hunting methods!

Alternative Fishing TechniquesGo beyond the fishing pole and develop a respect and appreciation for the alternative fishing methods of jug fishing and trot lines. The advantages and legalities of these methods will be discussed as you experience the effort involved in setting lines. You will make your own jug, release it into Fort Gibson Lake, and have the opportunity later in the evening to see what you caught!

Car ConfidenceYou drive your car every day, but might feel overwhelmed when it comes to simple maintenance. Your worries will be put at ease when you learn from Camp Fire’s favorite mechanics at KC Auto. Learn to change a tire, check the air pressure, check your oil, back a trailer, and how to be knowledgeable and prepared when talking to a mechanic. Taught by our friends at KC Auto.

CanoeingI canoe, can you canoe? After reviewing basic parts of the boat, safety equipment, and paddling techniques, you’ll be canoeing with a partner in no time! You will have plenty of time to enjoy Fort Gibson Lake while participating in fun canoe games. Lifejackets are provided, or you can bring your own.

Concrete Garden ArtDevelop an appreciation of concrete as an outdoor art medium. Design and create a charming concrete garden mushroom using colored glass and paint as you learn about other concrete art techniques you can easily do at home. Once placed, you will have the beginnings of an enchanted garden to welcome the neighborhood garden gnomes!

Outdoor CookingThere’s many other ways to cook outside besides a Dutch Oven — vagabond stoves, reflector ovens, buddy burners, bean holes, solar ovens, stick cooking, foil packets, pie irons, and MORE! This tasty class will broaden your horizons while you cook with a few of these methods and discuss the rest. Try them out on your next camping trip!

RappellingTake it to the edge to conquer Camp Waluhili’s rappelling cliff. Become familiar with the equipment, safety, and commands that make rappelling a very safe activity for the whole family. Soon, you will be backing over the edge overlooking Fort Gibson Lake to take in the best view at camp! Rock on!

BlacksmithingA blacksmith forges iron or steel using tools to hammer, bend, and cut the metal. Try your hand at this traditional craft, then take your project home to show off and use! To cover the cost of the materials, there will be an additional $15 fee collected at check-in.

Saturday AfternoonAtlatl (at-latl)Combine your love of history, archery, and crafts to discover the ancient skill of atlatl. You will assemble your own atlatl and three darts (long arrows) from a kit, then step back in time to learn how early humans used the atlatl to hunt small game. You will soon be teaching friends and family this old skill and holding competitions in your backyard with your new toy! To cover the cost of materials, there will be an additional $25 fee collected at check-in.

RifleryHave you always felt intimidated by gun classes? This is the class for you! Enter the exciting world of shooting sports with a .22 rifle. This is a perfect firearm to learn safety, multiple shooting stances, breath control, and aiming. Once you become comfortable with this rifle, you’ll be ready to tackle larger firearms in the future. This is also a wonderful rifle to teach shooting sports to the children in your life. No prerequisite safety class or previous experience necessary — range safety will be taught during class.

Bow HuntingYou’ll be on your way to successfully shooting your first deer after you combine your knowledge of archery with the tips and tricks gained in this class. Equipment and clothing, where to shoot and aim, scouting/tracking techniques, and tree stands will all be discussed in an outdoor classroom setting. Class will focus on knowledge needed to successfully bow hunt — little to no archery shooting will occur.

Fishing 101Who will catch the biggest fish?! Acquire the knowledge you need to be comfortable tying-on your own hook, picking the appropriate bait, and reeling in the fish. You’ll have lots of time to practice, swap fishing tales, and enjoy the waters of Fort Gibson Lake. Equipment is provided, or you can bring your own.

Social PaddlePaddle the afternoon away enjoying the company of fellow BOW women. Bring your own kayak/canoe (or use one of ours) to navigate the shoreline of Fort Gibson Lake at your own pace. While on the water, swap stories about your favorite boating spots and trips. Significant kayaking/canoeing experience required prior to taking this class.

Standup PaddleboardStandup Paddleboarding (SUP) is gaining enormous popularity in our land-locked state. Board and paddle shapes, sizes, and lengths will be discussed before you head into the water. You’ll learn how to safely get on the paddleboard, balance, and paddle using different strokes. Whether you are looking for a great new road to fitness, care to fish off the boards, or just want to cruise around to enjoy nature, you will be quite surprised at how easy this sport is. Then enjoy the many lakes and rivers in our great state! Taught by our friends at OKC Kayak Paddlesport Superstore. Lifejackets are provided, or you can bring your own.

Creative Card MakingUnleash the artist inside you to make cards all of your friends will want! Utilize stencils, stamps, punches, inks, and layers of paper to create works of art. Share ideas with other participants and get a head-start on your holiday card list!

Dutch Oven: Soups & StewsChilly weather will be here before we know it and there’s nothing better than a hot bowl of homemade soup or stew. Discover how to select, carphe for, and control the temperature in your Dutch Oven to cook up long-time favorites and new recipes that you can bring home to friends and family.

RappellingTake it to the edge to conquer Camp Waluhili’s rappelling cliff. Become familiar with the equipment, safety, and commands that make rappelling a very safe activity for the whole family. Soon, you will be backing over the edge overlooking Fort Gibson Lake to take in the best view at camp! Rock on!

Blacksmithing A blacksmith forges iron or steel using tools to hammer, bend, and cut the metal. Try your hand at this traditional craft, then take your project home to show off and use! To cover the cost of the materials, there will be an additional $15 fee collected at check-in.

Sunday MorningArcheryBULLSEYE! Experience this re-popularized sport and practice your shooting accuracy. Proper shooting techniques and stance, using both compound and re-curve bows, will be explained. You will have an opportunity for plenty of hands-on archery shooting, and then finish the class with fun archery games.

OrienteeringTraverse contour lines and other natural features to orient yourself and navigate home. Participants will utilize their map and compass skills to complete an orienteering course. This will be a true test to see if you can be called an Orienteering Master! Map & Compass Class or significant experience required prior to taking this class.

Kayak FishingCombine your love of boating with your love of fishing for the best of both worlds! Educate yourself on the gear specifically made for kayak fishing then launch yourself from the shores of Fort Gibson Lake in a very stable, recreational kayak to practice your skills. Lifejackets are provided, or you can bring your own.

Fly TyingShoo, fly! Tie your own fly after perfecting the 12 basic binding techniques. Use weights, hackles, deer hair spinning, dubbing, tails, wings, eyes and legs, and more. Take it fishing or use it to decorate your lucky fishing hat!

Standup PaddleboardStandup Paddleboarding (SUP) is gaining enormous popularity in our land-locked

state. Board and paddle shapes, sizes, and lengths will be discussed before you head into the water. You’ll learn how to safely get on the paddleboard,

balance, and paddle using different strokes. Whether you are looking for a great new road to fitness, care to fish off the boards, or just want

to cruise around to enjoy nature, you will be quite surprised at how easy this sport is. Then enjoy the many lakes and rivers in our great state. Taught by our friends at OKC Kayak Paddlesport Superstore. Lifejackets are provided, or you can bring your own.

Knitting & CrochetingOne needle or two? Two knots or three? Relax on Sunday morning with your new BOW friends as you learn (or re-learn) the basics of knitting and/or crocheting. You will have the choice to focus on one or the other, or you can try your hand at both! Patterns will be deciphered so you can apply the knowledge learned in this class to step out of your “square” box of scarves, blankets, and dishcloths when you get home.

Beyond the Worm: From Lake to TableOne fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish — learn to prepare them all! Experience cleaning a variety of fish, then with a partner, fillet and prepare it for lunch. Multiple cooking techniques will be utilized with your group’s school of fish. Bring your appetite and be prepared to see and experience the whole process.

BirdingChick-a-dee-dee-dee! Chick-a-dee-dee-dee! Looking for and watching birds can be a challenge, but knowing tips and tricks for birding can make your outings more successful and fun. Learn how to properly use binoculars and field guides, the best places and times to watch birds, and recognizing various birdcalls. Binoculars and field guides are provided, or you can bring your own.

BlacksmithingA blacksmith forges iron or steel using tools to hammer, bend, and cut the metal. Try your hand at this traditional craft, then take your project home to show off and use! To cover the cost of the materials, there will be an additional $15 fee collected at check-in.

Registration OpensMonday, September 2 at 10:00 am

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