Wilderness First Aid Training

Who Needs Wilderness First-Aid:
Adult Scout leaders are encouraged to take a 16-hour WFA course based on the specific curriculum
developed by the BSA, which includes a management dimension that most courses fail to address.
Participants will likely find it the most valuable program they’ll ever take.

High Adventure Base Requirements:
All four of the BSA high-adventure bases (HAB) require at least one person per trek (two per trek
at Philmont Scout Ranch) to be current in WFA through one of the BSA’s approved providers. Of
course, having more participants trained in WFA skills is highly recommended for any high
adventure or backcountry experience.

We are offering a course March 29th and 30th at Camp Eastman. Instruction will run from 8am to 6pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Lunch will not be provided though we will be providing snacks during the training. We do have a microwave and refrigerator for anyone that would like to bring their own food.

For those that wish to stay overnight we have some cabins available for rent. Please contact Teresa Hardin at the Burlington Service Center to make reservations. We will also have a campsite for anyone that would like to tent camp.

Cost of training will be $60.
There are only 30 spots available. Registration will close on March 10, 2025 so we have time to order training materials.
Phil Kaehler will be instructing the course.