Glamp

10/17/2025 to 10/19/2025 | Mark Twain State Park | Florida, MO

Maximum of 60 participants

Have you missed going to summer camp since your girlhood days? Have you always wanted to experience what summer camp is all about but never had the chance to go? If you're a woman aged 21 or older and you answered yes to either of these questions, then Glamp is for you!

Combining nature with modern comfort, Glamp is a unique opportunity for women to practice outdoor skills in a safe and comfortable setting. All sessions are taught by women for women and provide the opportunity to learn by doing. 

Dates:

Friday, Oct. 17, to Sunday, Oct. 19

Times:

Oct. 17: Check-in starts at 5 p.m.

Oct. 19: Pack out by 10 a.m.

Location:

Camp Si Colborn at Mark Twain State Park

Accommodations:

Camp Si Colborn features four sleeping cabins, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis upon arrival. Each cabin can accommodate up to 17 people. You are also welcome to bring a tent to use. Please contact the park office in advance if you plan to stay in a tent.

Age Requirements:

Participants must be at least 21 years of age.

---

Activities (may be subject to change):

Archery and Atlatl (Low-Moderate*)

Archery is a time-honored sport that is growing in popularity. It is not only good fun but good exercise – and now you can learn how it’s done. Have you ever heard of throwing with an atlatl? Well, participants are going to get the opportunity to learn and explore the technique behind this historic hunting weapon. This course will cover archery and atlatl safety, ethics, shooting and throwing techniques, and equipment selection. Participants will receive personal instruction and adequate time to practice what they learn.

Needle Felting (Low*)

Needle felting is the art of using special barbed needles to shape wool into sculptures. Not only will you learn some basic needle felting techniques, but you will also get to make your very own nature sculpture to take home.

Kayaking (Moderate-High*)

Learn the basics of flat-water kayaking, including areas such as equipment, entry and exit, strokes, safety, water, and wind. By the end of the class, you’ll feel more comfortable on the water, better understand the safety risks around you, and have more fun! Participants will have time to practice and explore.

Basic Painting (Low*)

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at painting something beautiful with an outdoor theme? If so, this is the session for you. All materials and instruction will be provided. Don't worry, as our instructors will guide the most inexperienced painter through the process.

Fire Starting (Low*)

When people think of camping, they think of the sound of crackling wood and the warmth of sitting next to a fire in the evening. Our instruction on how to create fire will compile the principles needed for creating a spark till you are ready to roast a marshmallow over open flames. This course will utilize simple fire-starting techniques, such as matches and lighters, as well as complex methods like using a bow drill, while giving participants the time they need to be able to start their own fires during their own outings!

Optional Activities:

Group Card Games (Low*)

Have you ever wanted to learn or maybe teach others how to play card games such as poker, pitch, crazy 8's or the like? Join us on Saturday evening for some good old-fashioned friendly competition. Decks of cards and other supplies will be provided, but if you have a game to share, please feel free to bring it along.

---

*Physical Activity Guide:

Please be advised that Glamp consists of outdoor activities. You will be walking on tread surfaces that, at times, contain roots or embedded rocks and may have elevation changes. 

Additionally, you will not have immediate access to your vehicle. You will be required to park away from camp activities, and your vehicle must remain parked there for the duration of the event.

To help participants anticipate each course and know what physical levels to expect, a physical activity rating system has been created. You will find a physical level rating for each course next to the course name in the Activities section of this page.

• Low: requires minimal physical skill/endurance (example: lecture-based and hands-on activities in a classroom)
• Moderate: requires moderate physical skill/endurance (example: lecture-based and hands-on activities while standing or taking short walks)
• High: requires high levels of skill/endurance (example: lecture-based and hands-on activities while standing, hiking, lifting or engaging in full-body movement)

---

Registration, Refunds and Cancellations:

The standard registration fee is $50. A discount is available by contacting Amelia Klenke at 573-248-9986 or amelia.klenke@dnr.mo.gov.

There is a limit of 60 participants for this event.

Click on the “REGISTER HERE” link below to register. When you get to the registration website, click on the "Show 1 session" box below the Glamp listing. Then, click on the green "Sign up!" button to register.

Registration open and close dates are listed on the registration website. All slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register here

Waitlist:

If the activity you are looking to join is full, please join our waitlist by signing up for that program on the registration tab. Once a cancellation has been approved, a staff member will contact the first waitlist individual via email to prompt them to secure their spot within a 48-hour period. No response within that 48-hour time period will result in the customer being removed from the waitlist and the next individual being contacted.

How to Cancel a Reservation: 

Seven or more business days in advance of the scheduled event date: Customers are able to cancel their reservations themselves and receive a full refund. To cancel, the customer should log in to their icampmo account, find the reservations/activities that they are signed up for, and hit "Cancel" for the reservation that they wish to cancel. 

Six or fewer business days in advance of the scheduled event date: Anyone needing to cancel a reservation six or fewer business days in advance of the scheduled event date should contact kintauna.myles@dnr.mo.gov. Per Missouri State Parks' refund policy, customers canceling an event registration six or fewer business days in advance of the scheduled event date agree to forfeit their reservation refund, regardless of the circumstances.

Program Change Policy:

Organizers reserve the right to cancel, reschedule or relocate any proposed offering. In the event that the program is canceled by Missouri State Parks, customers will be refunded in full to the original form of payment within seven business days of the cancellation notice. 

---

For more information:

If you have any questions prior to the first day of the event, please contact Kintauna Myles, outdoor recreation coordinator, at kintauna.myles@dnr.mo.gov, or Rachel Hoemann, park superintendent, at rachel.hoemann@dnr.mo.gov.

Event weekend contact information:

To get more information during the weekend of the event, please contact the Mark Twain State Park office at 573-248-9980.

Additional Women in Nature Opportunities:

Click here for a list of all upcoming Women in Nature events.

---

Mark Twain State Park is located at: