Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop
is a three-day event at Ross Camp in
West Lafayette, IN (9225 W. 75 S.
West Lafayette, IN 47906).
Downloadable Forms:
The cost for
the 2013 workshop is $185.00
Refund
Policy: Cancellation deadline is
March 31, 2013. If you cancel
before April 1, you will receive
a refund (minus $20 processing
fee). There are NO REFUNDS for
registrants who cancel after
March 31st. However, you may
send a substitute to the
workshop to attend the same
classes. All refunds will be
issued by a check , including
registrations through our online
process. *Please note: All
charge-backs will be assessed an
additional $25 processing fee in
addition to all other fees.
An
information packet will be
mailed 2-3 weeks prior to the
workshop. It will include camp
recommendations and a map. All
demonstration equipment will be
provided unless otherwise noted
in the packet. No class choices
may be exchanged after
registering for the workshop.
Preference is given to
first-time participants.
ARRIVAL /
DEPARTURE TIMES
Check-in
begins on Friday, the first day
of the workshop at 3:00 p.m.
(EST). Dinner is served from
5:00–6:15 p.m. and Friday
evening classes will start at
6:15 p.m. The workshop will
conclude after lunch on Sunday.
MEALS
Meals are
provided Friday evening through
Sunday lunch in the dining hall.
The food is served by our
caterers and is available
throughout the full mealtime
(approximately one hour). All
meals include a main entrée,
side items, bread, a variety of
fruits and vegetables, dessert
and drinks. We also work with
our caterers to provide options
for vegetarians. Iced tea,
lemonade and water will be
available throughout the
weekend. You are also welcome to
bring your own candy, snacks,
soft drinks, etc. Please note
that there are no vending
machines on the premises.
LODGING
We will
take care of all lodging
arrangements when you check in
on Friday.
Indoor lodging consists of two
large heated barrack-style
buildings with wooden bunk beds.
Newly-remodeled bathrooms are on
the lower level of the barracks
and there are plenty of heated,
private showers. Electrical
outlets are available in the
barracks and in the bathrooms.
When you register you will be
given a choice of selecting the
“Early Riser” barrack or “Night
Owl” barrack. One resident
assistant is assigned to each
barrack to assist with needs
that may arise during your stay
in the barracks.
Those who have difficulty
managing a top bunk will be very
appreciative to have a lower
one. If you can accommodate this
need, please do!
Ross Camp offers an RV area
complete with modern bathrooms,
hot showers and electrical
hook-ups. If you have registered
for RV camping we will assist
you with site selection when you
check in on Friday. A “Tent
City” will be set up near the
new RV area for those who wish
to camp. We’ll also assign all
Tent and RV campers to an indoor
facility in case of inclement
weather.
WHAT TO
BRING
A complete
packing list can be found below,
but here are some important
notes:
There are no mattresses on the
wooden-platform bunk beds in the
barracks, so please bring an air
or foam mattress. You’ll also
need to bring your own bed
linens and/or sleeping bag,
pillow and towels.
Dress is informal – jeans,
t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc. Most
classes take place partially or
completely outdoors, so plan
accordingly. May weather is so
unpredictable that we strongly
advise you prepare for anything
from downright cold (and
possibly wet) to very warm. We
will hold classes rain or shine,
so please bring a rain jacket
and rain pants. Ponchos are not
recommended as they can restrict
your movement while
participating in activities.
If you already have your own
equipment, feel free to pack it.
However, it is highly
recommended that you not
purchase anything new before
coming, as you will know much
more about fitting, comfort,
etc. after completing your
classes. All personal firearm and archery equipmentf brought to the camp will be inspected . In most classes, all
equipment is provided. Please
see the checklist below for
exceptions.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION…
ALCOHOL IS
NOT PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES!
Smoking is
not allowed indoors but
designated smoking areas will be
available.
In case of
emergency the camp phone number
is 765-583-4063. Outgoing calls
can be made from a pay phone
located on the property and will
require a phone card.
Packing
Checklist:
-
Completed health form
- Air
or foam mattress for wooden
bunk beds in barracks
- Bed
linens or sleeping bag
-
Pillow and towels
-
Sturdy shoes suitable for
outdoor conditions – highly
recommended for all classes
- Cool
and warm weather clothing –
t-shirts, shorts, jeans,
sweatshirts, jacket, polar
fleece, etc. Layering is the
best way to dress for
Indiana’s unpredictable
climate.
- Rain
jacket and pants (ponchos
tend to restrict movement
while participating in
classes)
-
Shower shoes – i.e., crocs,
flip-flops
- Hat
or sun visor
-
Sunglasses
-
Sunscreen
-
Insect repellent
- Tent,
if camping
-
Flashlight and extra
batteries
-
Portable fan
-
Coffee mug
-
Portable alarm clock
-
Binoculars
-
Campfire accessories –
blanket, lawn chair, musical
instruments, etc.
-
Snacks, candy, soft drinks
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