About this Event
Your people are outside. This is where you meet them.
Join Outbound Thrill Assembly (@outboundthrillassembly) and outdoor guide Emily Janzen (@em.outdoors_) for our very first workshop: a cozy evening at Almanac Grain for anyone who wants to camp but doesn't quite know where to start. Settle in with a specialty hot chocolate and a special-edition s'mores pastry, then leave with real know-how, a bag full of Canadian camping goods, and maybe your next camping crew.
What you get
- Expert guidance: 3 hours with Emily. Practical, beginner-friendly know-how for car camping and hike-in sites, from choosing your site and gear to meal planning, safety and Leave No Trace, with a focus on the Ottawa and Outaouais region
- A goodie bag of Canadian camping goods: gear and goodies from local and sustainable Canadian brands, including Bushtukah and Nikwax, with more partners revealed soon
- Gear up, Bushtukah’s treat: 20% off one regular-priced item from their hike and travel collection
- A special-edition s'mores pastry: campfire-inspired and made just for this event by Almanac Grain, served with a specialty hot chocolate
- Base Camp perk: as one of our very first guests, you get 10% off your next 5 OTA workshops through 2027
- Your people: a room full of others who want to get outside too
Maybe you grew up camping and lost touch with it. Maybe you never got the chance, but the pull has always been there. Either way, you belong here. Come as you are. Bring a friend, or meet a few.
What we'll cover
- Choosing your campsite: Types of camping, finding beginner-friendly options, navigating reservations, and choosing a site that fits your trip
- Gear basics: What you actually need to get started, how to build your sleep system, and where to borrow, rent, buy secondhand, or save your money
- Food and meal planning: Tips for cooking outdoors, simple camp meals and making camp cooking less overwhelming
- Safety and security: Understanding safety essentials, wildlife, food storage and what to check before you leave home
- Leave No Trace: Practical ways to minimize your impact and help protect the places we love
- Useful tools and resources: Checklists and online resources to make planning your first camping trip easier
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Arrive and settle in:
Info: Check in, grab your spot, and help yourself to a specialty hot chocolate, a s'mores pastry and other refreshments. Meet the OTA crew and the people who might become your future camping crew.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Camping 101 with Emily (Workshop & Presentation)
Host: Emily Outdoors
Info: An interactive workshop on choosing your site, gear, food and meal planning, safety and Leave No Trace, with a few live demonstrations along the way.
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Ask, mingle and make plans
Info: Bring your questions to Emily, swap stories, make plans with your new camping friends, and snack on a few more goodies before heading home with your goodie bag.
Event venue & nearby stays
Almanac Urban Mill & Bakery (Little Italy), 50 Beech Street, Ottawa, Canada
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