Learning new skills, making new friends and networking without any pressure is what Camp Hoo-Ha strides to do while embracing the nostalgia of childhood camp days.
Organizer of the Kelowna chapter, Joanna Schlosser reached out to the founder of Camp Hoo-Ha, Mel Mckay and brought the event to Kelowna after she about its success in Alberta.
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Schlosser said the event makes connecting with women easy and is ideal for newcomers to town, women who just want to meet others or women looking to have a good night.
There is always a skill that is learned. The first event was bra fitting and on Feb. 6 it will be a cooking demonstration and Schlosser said a sex-ed class in the works.
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The members of the female-only group create a sense of freedom to express themselves openly and relate with one another with ease.
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The upcoming badge-earning event will be the second hosted in Kelowna since its creation.
The Kelowna chapter outgrew the Innovation Centre space after the first event, which saw 70 women attend. Its Facebook group now has 776 members.
The unique event has grown since it started in September 2017 in Calgary, Alta. It is now in six cities and has over 3,000 members.
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Tickets are available to the event Feb. 6 at , featuring a cooking demonstration from Chris Shaften, Top Chef Canada competitor and owner of Krafty Kitchen. Camp tickets include dinner, two drinks, a presentation and a badge.
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