Jackson's Lodge

35 Jackson Lodge Village
Canaan, VT 05903
Doe Camp 2025

Doe Camp 2025

Doe Camp Nation is a vibrant community of women committed to fostering new friendships and exciting adventures while acquiring valuable outdoor skills. With the support of dedicated instructors, volunteers, and generous business sponsors, we empower women to broaden their horizons and pursue their passions in the great outdoors. As a volunteer-led, member-driven, non-profit organization, we provide women with access to a wide array of outdoor resources and services.

Through the continued support of local and national businesses and organizations, we are proud to achieve the following goals:

  • Offer high-quality, outdoor recreation-based learning experiences at accessible prices
  • Build participants' self-confidence in a welcoming and supportive environment
  • Facilitate connections among women with shared interests for encouragement, networking, and lasting friendships
  • Foster a lifelong passion for outdoor activities
  • Advocate for a stronger, more informed female voice in the management and conservation of natural resources

At Doe Camp Nation, we are dedicated to creating opportunities that inspire women to embrace the outdoors and take an active role in shaping the future of our natural world.

Agenda at a Glance

Here's an overview of what's happening at Doe Camp this year! For full course descriptions, click on "Session Descriptions" in the header.

Friday, September 11, 2026
  • Registration & Check In
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    BRING A LUNCH!
  • Session One
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Introduction to Gold Panning; Birling (Log Rolling); Beginner Shotgun - Clay Target Shooting; Introduction to Self-Defense; Introduction to Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP); Introduction to Natural Foods & Herbal Medicine for Beginners; Stop the Bleed and Introduction to Wilderness First Aid; Beach Yoga; Intro to Chainsaw Safety; Me Time
  • Welcome and Dinner
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Evening Talks, Camp Fire, Free Time
    7:30 PM
    Book Group - "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer; Overcoming you Fears - Firearm Edition; Active Aging; Gong Sound Bath Meditation
Saturday, September 12, 2026
  • Early Bird Sessions
    6:15 AM - 7:00 AM
    Yoga with Amy Greene; Run; Swim
  • Breakfast
    7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Session Two
    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Introduction to Gold Panning; Fire Starting and the Science of Fire; Women's Health Education & Discussion; Basic & Advanced Compass Skills; Beginner Shotgun - Clay Target Shooting; Birling (Log Rolling); Archery; Beginners Rifle & Pistol Shooting; Introduction to Natural Foods & Medicines for Beginners; Me Time
  • Lunch
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Free Time!
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Buy raffle tickets and merchandise
  • Session Three
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Intro to Deer & Turkey Hunting (Level 1); Whittling for Practical Purposes; Birling (Log Rolling); Advanced Shotgun - Clay Target Shooting; Advanced Pistol and Rifle Shooting; Advanced Self-Defense; Archery; Cooking Over an Open Fire; Advanced Natural Foods and Herbal Medicine for Intermediate Only; Me Time
  • Group Photo
    6:00 PM
  • Dinner
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Evening Talks, Camp Fire, Free Time
    7:30 PM
    Becoming a Huntress with Deborah Luskin; Intro to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy with Mariah Mitchell; Vermont Furberers: Touch, Explore, and Ask Questions
Sunday, September 13, 2026
  • Early Bird Sessions
    6:15 AM- 7:00 AM
    Yoga with Amy Greene; Run; Swim
  • Breakfast
    7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Session Four
    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Introduction to Gold Panning; Introduction to Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP); Tarps, Ropes, and Knots: Techniques for Setting Up Outdoor Shelters; Meadow Yoga; Intro to Chainsaw Safety; Fishing for Fun (Level 1); Women's Health Education and Discussion; Stop the Bleed and Introduction to Wilderness First Aid; Me Time
  • Lunch
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Raffle
    1:00 PM - 2:00ish PM
  • Camp Ends
    2:00ish PM
Doe Camp Board 2025

Doe Camp Board 2025