Bushcraft. Survival. Self Reliance.
Central Ohio Outdoors
What's Coming
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Tickets on sale now for 2025 Women’s Weekend!
Tickets on sale now for 2025 Spring Gathering!
Congratulations to Eric and Gregg for completing our Firecraft 101 class! Thank you for being a part of it!
Congratulations to Eric for completing our Survival Shelters Class! Thank you for being a part of it!
2024 Fall Gathering Highlights
Volunteers Wanted!
We are looking for dependable people to join our team for the Spring and Fall Gatherings. If you would like to become a volunteer, click below and fill out the form or contact us at Info@Centralohiooutdoors.com and introduce yourself!
Volunteers are needed at our events to assist with the following:
Set Up prior to the start of the event.
Parking assistance and directing vehicle traffic.
Hospitality and Check-In.
Dog Soldiers (Camp Security).
On-Sight Medic (To reinforce our current medic).
Photography & Video.
Event Maintenance - Trash runs, wood runs, etc. Maintaining the cleanliness of the event space.
Tear Down & Cleanup after the event.
What does an Event Volunteer get for their service?
Event Volunteers receive free admission to the event with which they are assisting. We do our best to have a large enough team to allow for the freedom for volunteers to attend workshops and presentations in between shifts.
Event Volunteers receive a free event T-Shirt with a Volunteer designation on it as well as a lanyard identifying them as an event volunteer.
Access to Volunteer & Staff only areas of the event and amenities.
Access to the pre-event vendor dinner the night before the event.
Who is Central Ohio Outdoors?
Find out about who we are and our mission, methods, and beliefs.
“My experience with Central Ohio Outdoors has been exceptional. Their dedication to promoting outdoor life not only for the individual but for the family as a whole is top notch. Every event that I have attended (almost all of them,) I have come away with new friendships, new knowledge, and a renewed love for the woods. Caleb has a good eye for bringing in instructors and speakers that have varied knowledge that keeps the community fresh and engaged. The atmosphere at camp is inviting for all ages, a place where everyone is welcome to share a plate of campfire cooking or a spare blanket for those cool evenings, it's a community of like minded and valued people enjoying nature as intended. The venue is a thing of beauty as well, driving down the long drive to get to camp and the lodge reminds you that you're leaving the hustle behind out on the blacktop. The facilities are clean and well maintained. In the words of Nessmuk "We go to the woods to smooth it" and a Central Ohio Outdoors event is definitely Smooth!” - J.C. Messer, Owner of Messer Custom Leather
A place for all people, in all seasons!
Meet the Kirkmont Center!
Our dear friends and event venue.
Click on the logo to learn more about Kirkmont Center!
Kirkmont – “church on the mountain” – is located in Logan County near Bellefontaine, OH and consists of 278 acres nestled among gently rolling hills and pine groves. The site boasts a natural fen, two ponds (one for nature study and one for canoeing and fishing), cliffs and natural ravines. Kirkmont Center is classified by naturalists as one of the most unique parcels of land in the State of Ohio, and offers many opportunities for school groups, universities, and adult education.
A PLACE FOR ALL PEOPLE IN ALL SEASONS
An independent non-profit organization founded by the Presbyterian Church USA in 1963. Today we are a camp and retreat center serving public and private school groups, non-profit organizations, youth groups, sports teams, music and art associations, churches and faith based groups of all denominations, families, businesses, and individuals. Our goal is to provide you with a renewing camp, outdoor education, or retreat experience.
“For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord. ‘Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
- Jeremiah 29:11