Women’s Spring Skills Day Presented by Maine Outdoor Programs
Maine Outdoor Programs
Maine Outdoor Programs, offered by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, provides hands-on learning experiences for people of all ages and skill levels to connect with the outdoors. Whether you're looking to build new skills or strengthen existing ones, our programs offer opportunities to explore hunting, fishing, trapping, outdoor preparedness, and wildlife viewing in a welcoming environment.
The outdoors is for everyone, and learning in nature is a lifelong journey—there’s always something new to discover! Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, learning opportunities through Maine Outdoor Programs will help you gain confidence, expand your knowledge, and deepen your connection to Maine’s incredible natural resources.
What is Spring Skills Day?
Maine Outdoor Programs are held seasonally in Maine at multiple locations. This workshop is designed to provide opportunity for women who are 18 and older to gain or improve skills in hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation in a safe and comfortable environment. A one-day workshop held in May with activities including but not limited to: sea kayaking, wild game cooking, wilderness survival skills, reading the forested landscape, land navigation, and more!
If you have been looking for an opportunity to learn new skills, try a new outdoor activity, gain self-confidence, or simply be more active in this Spring Skills Day is for you!
Please note workshop selections will be made on a first come first serve basis during the registration process.
This event is open to all who identify as women, inclusive of all backgrounds, experience levels, and identities.
Space is limited in each session so early registration is recommended if your heart is set on a particular choice.
Thanks for your Support!
This year, we’re incredibly grateful to our friends at Machias Savings Bank, whose generosity is helping us offer student discount admission tickets and enhance the overall experience for our attendees.
Lodging Information
Camp Beech Cliff does not offer lodging accommodations for this event. However, there are several excellent nearby camping options to consider:
Blackwoods Campground – A popular Acadia National Park campground located near Bar Harbor, offering wooded sites and easy access to park trails.
Bass Harbor Campground – A family-run campground offering tent and RV sites near Acadia’s less-traveled western side.
Terramor Outdoor Resort – A luxury glamping resort in Bar Harbor, offering upscale tents with modern amenities.
Bar Harbor / Oceanside KOA – A well-equipped campground at the head of Mount Desert Island, featuring waterfront RV and tent sites.
Salt Cottages – Stylish, modern coastal cottages and a boutique motor lodge overlooking Frenchman Bay in Hulls Cove.
Seawall Motel – A quiet, oceanfront motel in Southwest Harbor with clean, comfortable rooms and friendly service.
We encourage you to explore these options and book your stay in advance, as campgrounds fill up quickly during peak seasons.
For more info:
Camp Beech Cliff
PO Box 381, 264 Beech Hill Rd
Mount Desert, ME 04660
Situated on Wabanaki Ancestral Homelands
Program Date
Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Location
Camp Beech Cliff
Time
Check-In: 8:30am
9:00am - 4:30pm
Fee
General Admission: $75
Student Admission: $50
Cancellations
Please email us at info@campbeechcliff.com
All registrations are non-refundable after May 1st, 2025.
Maximum
Attendance
100 participants
Registration is rolling and available on a first-come, first-served basis!
General Schedule:
8:30 AM - Check In
8:45 AM - Introductions
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Session 1
Participants will choose ONE workshop to attend for the morning session.
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - LUNCH
Please bring your own lunch and snacks.
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Session 2
The afternoon choices will be the same as the morning, participants may choose ONE workshop to attend.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Closing Remarks and Departure