Beginner's Camping Workshop

It's always the season for campfires, s'mores, and spending time in nature. Join an REI facilitator for this hands-on introduction to tent camping. Sleeping under the stars has never been easier. In this workshop you'll practice setting up tents, get help selecting the best sleeping bag for you, and get practical experience to help you camp for the first (or second, or fifteenth) time. No experience necessary. All gear will be provided.
19 sessions available
Saturday
Sep 20, 202511:00am–1:00pm EDTColumbus-Dublin REI
Saturday
Sep 20, 202512:00pm–2:00pm EDTCary REI
Monday
Sep 22, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CDTOrland Park REI
Wednesday
Sep 24, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTSold out
Columbia REI (MD)
Thursday
Sep 25, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CDTTown and Country REI
Thursday
Sep 25, 20255:30pm–7:30pm MDTSandy REI
Friday
Sep 26, 20255:00pm–7:00pm PDTSilverdale REI
Saturday
Sep 27, 202510:00am–12:00pm EDTMechanicsburg REI
Sunday
Sep 28, 20258:00am–10:00am EDTFairfax REI
Sunday
Sep 28, 20253:30pm–5:30pm EDTPerimeter REI
Saturday
Oct 4, 20252:00pm–4:00pm PDTBeaverton REI
Tuesday
Oct 7, 20255:30pm–7:30pm EDTColumbia (SC) REI
Thursday
Oct 9, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTRancho Cucamonga REI
Saturday
Oct 11, 202512:00pm–2:00pm PDTManhattan Beach REI
Sunday
Oct 12, 20258:00am–10:00am PDTHuntington Beach REI
Thursday
Oct 16, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTEast Hanover REI
Wednesday
Oct 22, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CDTOakbrook REI
Thursday
Oct 23, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CDTTown and Country REI
Tuesday
Nov 4, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CSTOakbrook REI