For Immediate Release

Contact: emily.jones@maine.gov  
  287-8069

Becoming An Outdoors Women Weekend Is Coming This September 

Want to Learn Some New Outdoor Skills? Check Out Maine's Becoming an
Outdoors Woman Program This September 16-18 at Camp Caribou in Winslow.

AUGUSTA, Maine -- Have you ever wished for an adult summer camp (if 
only for
a long weekend), where you could try a variety of outdoor activities 
under
the supervision of experienced teachers and guides? If you have, read 
on,
because Maine's Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (B.O.W.) Introductory Skills
Weekend is just that opportunity!
	
The workshop will be held Friday morning through Sunday noon, September
16-18, 2005 at Camp Caribou in Winslow on beautiful Pattee Pond; 
$200.00
covers everything -- good food, lodging, all equipment and lots of
educational handouts. Some scholarships are available. BOW programs, 
which
are sponsored by DIF&W, are designed primarily for women ages 18 and 
over.  
A complete Hunter Safety Certification Course is available as a course
strand for the weekend. Participants in Hunter Safety take four 
required
classes with additional evening instruction and a Sunday afternoon 
final
test.  This year's event also features several new course options 
including:
self-defense, women's wellness workshop, wild edibles, small motorboat
handling and ropes course.

The brochure and registration form are posted at www.mefishwildlife.com
(Education, BOW); they are also available from BOW Coordinator Emily 
Jones
(207-287-8069, emily.jones@maine.gov <mailto:emily.jones@maine.gov> )

Registration is first come, first served, and the deadline is August 
29, so
don't wait!