RV Owners Lifestyle School Was A Huge Success

As of Monday 26th June, another successful session of the RV Owners Lifestyle School at Okanogan Collage in Kelowna, BC is now behind us, Over 3-days, the 188 students (maximum space is 200) attended 12, hour and a half seminars from a choice of 50 presentations. What was interesting is the majority of the students were brand new RVers – some didn’t even have an RV as yet. Most called British Columbia and Albert home. For certain these RVers will be so much better prepared for the enjoyable adventure that is ahead of them.

On the other hand, the 21 seminar presenters hailed from both sides of the border. These seasoned and experienced RVers each boast of numerous years of RV enjoyment. None of us were teaching from a professional point of view, instead we presenters simply shared our interests and expertise along with our love of extensive travel in a home on wheels.

My seminars included a ‘Canada Hotspots’ and ‘Extended Travels’ – both Power Point Presentations plus ‘How to Make Space Where There Is None’. But the line-up included topics such as batteries, propane, towing, insurance, RV weight, holding tanks, general travel and so very much more.

The days were long, but a variety of evening events helped everyone relax their minds as well as their bodies. The opening night ‘wine and cheese’ provided a super opportunity to become acquainted with other attendees. A three piece musical group encouraged dancing beside the aesthetic ‘Memory Pond’ on the second evening and as a Sunday night finale, we each enjoyed decadent catered ham dinner cooked by the Culinary Arts students.

Dry-camping on the college grounds ensured everyone was in easy access to the classes. The RV Owners Lifestyle School has grown continuously in 10 years. It is such a valuable experience, too bad it has not expanded across this vast country. It is always held in Kelowna, BC the last weekend in June. Stay tuned for registration and pricing early in 2008. Happy Travels, Peggi