Wilderness First Responder 5-Day
Course Info:
Date:
3/15/2010 - 3/19/2010
Cost:
Reg course (includ lunch) $490, $680 with lodging and meals
Location:
Boulder Jct, WI 54512 - United States
Course Materials
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Host:
Camp Manito-wish YMCA
www.manito-wish.org
Contact Info:
Course Description:
Summary
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments. The 5-day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for on-site training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation.
Directions
Directions to Camp Manito-wish YMCA
From Milwaukee: I-94 west to Hwy 51 north, 51 north to Vilas County Rd M (about 7 miles north of Minocqua), turn east (right on M) and continue to Boulder Junction. Turn left on Vilas County Road K west out of town. Travel approximately 1/2 to Camp Manito-wish east to entrance, turn right. Please check in at the Manito-wish Leadership Center for housing assignment.
From Twin Cities: Take I-94 east to Hwy 29 (near Chippewa Falls, WI), travel east on Highway 29 to Highway 51 (at Wausau). Turn north onto 51 and refer to instructions above.
Air Travel: Northwest Airlines and Midwest Airlines fly into Rhinelander, WI airport. Contact us for pick-up arrangements.
Near by Recreations
http://www.boulderjct.org
Room and Board:
Lodging
Included in full fee.
Course housing is provided for all participants in year round, winterized housing. The housing assignments will be posted at the Leadership Center. There will not be a formal check-in until the start of the class.
The heated buildings contain bunks, full bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, and a large common room with a wood stove. You will need to bring BEDDING, PILLOWS, and TOWELS.
Food
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided in the Leadership Center dining room (January/March) or Nash Lodge (May/June) on class days. Meal times are at 8:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. There will be a vegetarian option. Please note on the registration form if you prefer this option. There is no meal service on off days if applicable.
Sponsor Policies
Camp Manito-wish YMCA is a drug and tobacco free environment. Alcohol is not allowed on site during the course. We are unable to accommodate participant pets.
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