Basic Wilderness Survival and Outdoor Living Skills Weekend
Posted: Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:44:12
I am in no way affiliated with this activity, I just saw it and thought I would pass the info on!
WHEN: October 22-24, 2010
Where: Holiday Lake 4-H Education Center near Appomattox, VA
Do you want to know the basics of wildland survival, or increase your knowledge and advance your outdoor skills? Are you just looking for a fun get away to challenge yourself and put your skills to the test? The Holiday Lake 4-H Education Center near Appomattox is hosting a Basic Wilderness Survival and Outdoor Living Skills Weekend October 22-24. The program includes professional and expert instruction with participation limited for a better instructor: participant ratio. Optional classes include: Land Navigation, Building Temporary Shelters, Locating and Collecting Water, Improving "Situational Awareness" Skills, Primitive Tools and Cordage, and Sleep Overnight in Temporary Shelters. Learn knowledge and skills to last a lifetime!
Cost of workshop is $175 and covers all programming and instructor fees, meals, and lodging. Register by October 8th.
Early registration is encouraged as courses fill quickly.
For details contact Nate Mahanes, Program Director, by email: nmahanes@vt.edu, or call (434) 248-5444 Fax: (434) 248-6749, or visit the Holiday Lake 4-H website.
On September 25th we officially celebrate and observe National Hunting & Fishing Day. Be sure and review the numerous opportunities for hunting-related events, skill building workshops, and sportsmen's shows that offer something for beginners as well as the most experienced hunters, trappers, and anglers.
Source: VDGIF Outdoor Report http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/outdoor-report/2010/09/08/
WHEN: October 22-24, 2010
Where: Holiday Lake 4-H Education Center near Appomattox, VA
Do you want to know the basics of wildland survival, or increase your knowledge and advance your outdoor skills? Are you just looking for a fun get away to challenge yourself and put your skills to the test? The Holiday Lake 4-H Education Center near Appomattox is hosting a Basic Wilderness Survival and Outdoor Living Skills Weekend October 22-24. The program includes professional and expert instruction with participation limited for a better instructor: participant ratio. Optional classes include: Land Navigation, Building Temporary Shelters, Locating and Collecting Water, Improving "Situational Awareness" Skills, Primitive Tools and Cordage, and Sleep Overnight in Temporary Shelters. Learn knowledge and skills to last a lifetime!
Cost of workshop is $175 and covers all programming and instructor fees, meals, and lodging. Register by October 8th.
Early registration is encouraged as courses fill quickly.
For details contact Nate Mahanes, Program Director, by email: nmahanes@vt.edu, or call (434) 248-5444 Fax: (434) 248-6749, or visit the Holiday Lake 4-H website.
On September 25th we officially celebrate and observe National Hunting & Fishing Day. Be sure and review the numerous opportunities for hunting-related events, skill building workshops, and sportsmen's shows that offer something for beginners as well as the most experienced hunters, trappers, and anglers.
Source: VDGIF Outdoor Report http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/outdoor-report/2010/09/08/
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