Wilderness First Aid 

Training in the wild Adirondacks

Birchbark Expeditions is pleased to coordinate Wilderness First Aid training with Badger Wilderness Guides in the beautiful Adirondacks. This training is a great opportunity to get outside, gain or refresh your WFA certification for upcoming high adventure activities, without sitting in a classroom staring at PowerPoint slides!   

Agenda:

July 28th - arrive in the afternoon and refresh CPR/AED training (if needed)
July 29-30th - WFA training from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM each day
July 31st - optional day- canoe excursion in ADK

Location: 

Camp Mountaineer in the Massawepie Scout Reservation

What's Included:

• Certified Wilderness First Aid trainer
• Two full days of hands-on training
• Program training materials and completion certificate
• Meals - Breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner each day
• Waterfront tent camping facilities on Massawepie Lake
• Access to canoes and safety equipment for free-time paddles
• Plenty of comradery and networking with other scouters

What to bring:

• Personal camping gear 
• Notebook/pen/pencils, water bottle, coffee cup, and camp chair
• Eagerness to learn

Download the full training syllabus/overview