Come Help Us Celebrate our 45th Gathering in 2025

Make plans to join us for an exciting weekend in the Upper Hudson Valley of NY.

Join us for three wonderful days of fun, laughing and learning as we bring women together to sing and play, to make new friends and cherish their old ones, from all across the country. Whether you hike, bike, kayak, swim, gaze at the birds or at the stars, paint, play the ukulele or drum or you name it, sing, start campfires from scratch, scale walls, write or read, the Women Outdoors Gathering has something for almost everyone.

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Camp Scatico

From its inception over forty years ago, Women Outdoors has sponsored an annual Gathering for all members. Join us this summer at our new home.

Camp Scatico is situated on the Twin Lakes in Elizaville, approximately 1 hour south of Albany and Troy in New York.

1558 County Route 19

Elizaville, NY 12523

We'll have exclusive use of the girl's side of the facility, with dorm style cabins, private and semi-private rooms, as well as options for tenting and RV parking (no hookups). All cabins and rooms include showers, toilets, and hot water. For those tenting, there are central shower houses.

Campus Map

Registration will open June 1

Registration Details

Lodging – 3 Days / 2 Nights: $230 - $270

Friday (8/22/25) noon to Sunday (8/24/25) 3 pm

Includes 7 meals, 2 nights lodging, and all activities:

Friday: Lunch and Dinner
Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sunday: Breakfast and Lunch

Check out our Lodging Options!

Scholarships are available. To apply for a scholarship to the Gathering, fill out this online form.

Please note: Gathering attendance is for Women Outdoors members only. If you are not a member, please Join Now or Renew your membership!

Registration is CLOSED

Register and pay by July 31
to avoid a $25 late fee!

Registration Closes on August 18!

Cancellation Policy - If you cancel:

By July 21: Full refund
July 22 - July 31: $25 cancellation fee
August 1 - Aug 18: $50 cancellation fee only IF we are able to replace you with a new registration. Otherwise no refund.
August 19 or later: No Refund

Note: Refunds for cancellations occurring August 1 or later will be processed after we return from the Gathering

Volunteering

Volunteer-led workshops are a long tradition at our Gathering, allowing women to take on leadership roles and share their skills and passions in a supportive environment.

Some of our members have a lot of experience and find it easy to step forward and lead – we love you and you've probably already submitted a workshop!

Other of our members might be unsure about leading a workshop – the Gathering is your chance to start!

Think you don’t have enough experience? Pick a well-documented hike or bike ride from the activities on this page and offer to lead a small number of women.
Find a friend and co-lead if you don't feel like leading an activity by yourself.
Feeling more artsy? Then coordinate an arts & crafts workshop.
Have some expertise to share? Give a talk and share your knowledge.
Are you into lawn games or sport? Check out the available athletic games or bring a corn-hole set or some other game.
Do you have a musical talent? Bring your instrument and/or voice and serenade the crew.
Worried nobody will be interested in what you have to offer? Well, you won’t know until you try and you might just find a few fellow enthusiasts.
Searching for ideas? Check out our Programming & Activities page or Contact us at the email listed below!

If you submitted a workshop when you registered, you’ll be contacted before the Gathering to iron out the details. If you have already registered and now want to volunteer to lead a workshop or you want to discuss pre-registration, send an email to workshops@womenoutdoors.org

Activities

Most activities will be led by volunteers among us as part of our volunteer program. Check out all of the various options and possible workshops and evening activities that will be offered. Our schedule will be growing as registration progresses.

Programming & Activities

dining

Food service will be provided by Camp Scatico in the dining hall. In addition, there will be Coffee/Tea and Fruit Bowl/Snacks available through out the day.

Special Dietary Requests

During registration we will ask if you have any special dietary needs or allergies. Please register by July 21 so that we can try to accommodate you!

Silent Auction

Our ever-popular Silent Auction is back! Bring your gently used outdoor clothing and gear for our silent auction. Start collecting now!

Proceeds will be added to our scholarship fund to allow a member in need to attend the Gathering.

Silent Auction Details

The Jan Brown Memorial Scholarship Award

In 2019, our 40th year, we introduced a scholarship award to honor the memory of Jan Brown, one of our beloved founding mothers. Read more about Jan and the scholarship recipients.