Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Weekend (BOWW) 2025
About the Event
The BOW Weekend is an opportunity for women at any fitness level, 18 years or older, to learn a variety of hands-on outdoor skills. No experience is necessary! BOW is a supportive environment conducive to learning, making lifelong friends, and having fun. Participants have the opportunity to take classes learning skills such as archery, fly fishing, orienteering, wilderness safety, self defense, and LOTS more!
Watch a recap of our BOW Weekend 2024 program below:
Cost: $500 (scholarships & payment plans available)
When: June 27-29, 2025
Who: Women ages 18+
Colorado Wildlife Federation does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
2644 Alvarado Rd
Empire, CO 80438
The camp is fully accessible.
Tickets
Registration is $500. You must purchase a ticket in order to attend this event. If you don't want to pay the full fee up front, we offer two payment plan options to choose from - see details below.
$500 Pay in Full
$500.00Pay in Full Option: $500 paid in full upfront gets you priority class selection! You will get first dibs once the class list is released. ($100 of your payment is NONREFUNDABLE, secures your spot)
$100 Deposit
$100.00Registration: $500/person ($100 deposit is NONREFUNDABLE, secures your spot) Flexible Payment Options: Two-Payment Plan: May 1: $200 due June 13 (Final Deadline): $200 due OR Three-Payment Plan: April 15: $150 due May 15: $150 due June 13 (Final Deadline): $100 due Late Registrations: Anyone registering after a scheduled payment date must catch up immediately upon signing up (e.g., if you register on May 10, you will pay either $200 or $250 upfront to match the schedule depending on your payment plan)
Scholarships
Applications are OPEN for scholarships for BOW Weekend 2025. Click HERE to learn more!
BOW strives to be a welcoming, safe, and inclusive place for all women. If you would like to learn more about how BOW is working to increase diversity and be a more inclusive space where all women feel a sense of belonging, visit our Bridges to BOW scholarship page.
More About the Event
BOWW is for you if…
- you have never tried these activities, but have hoped for an opportunity to learn
- you are a beginner who hopes to improve your skills
- you know how to do some of these activities, but would like to try your hand at some new ones
- you are looking for the camaraderie of like-minded individuals.
What is BOWW like?
The weekend begins at 11am on Friday and ends around noon on Sunday. There will be 4 class sessions throughout the weekend, each class session is 3 hours long. All meals, lodging, drinks, supplies and classes are provided for the weekend with your registration. Lodging is onsite in shared cabins.
In addition to the classes, there are a few evening events to enjoy such as happy hour, campfire socials, silent auction, the opportunity to explore the trails and sights around campus, or to enjoy your downtime however you wish such as reading, photography, etc.!
Choosing Your Classes:
The full class list will be released in April. Once released, you will be sent an email to register for your classes in which you will rank the classes in order you’d like to attend most throughout the weekend. We do our best to give everybody their first choices.
Instructors:
We strive to get instructors who are knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate in their field. Some are employed in the fields they teach; others are experts in their subjects, and some are Colorado Parks and Wildlife employees with years of experience in the flora and fauna of Colorado. While most of our instructors are women, we do also have a couple excellent male instructors that have long been dedicated to providing the very best instruction for our attendees. All of our instructors are volunteers.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Non-Refundable Deposit: The $100 deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Refund Schedule:
- Before May 15: Full refund of any amount paid beyond the $100 deposit.
- May 16 – June 7: 50% refund of any amount paid beyond the $100 deposit.
- After June 7: No refunds (except in special circumstances*).
Transfers & Substitutions:
If a registrant can’t attend, they may transfer their spot to another person (must be arranged by June 13).
*Special Circumstances:
Refund requests due to emergencies (e.g., medical issues, family emergencies) will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Documentation may be required.
No-Shows:
No refunds for no-shows.
Questions?
Contact us via email at anna@coloradowildlife.org
