WILDERNESS FIRST AID TRAINING
HOSTED BY
BLACK OTTER DISTRICT

If you are more than 60 minutes from a medical facility, Scouting America recommends that at least one leader have Wilderness First Aid Training (WFA). Adventure bases require one or two leaders to have WFA. 

The WFA training course, hosted by Black Otter District, teaches participants how to assess and treat an ill or injured person in a remote or sometimes austere environment. Course participants will learn how to assess, treat, and when possible, prevent medical and traumatic emergencies within the scope of their training.

The course capacity is 30 students, so don’t delay signing up to hold your spot and register today. Must attend ALL sessions. 

Overnight Camping Options Available!

When: October 2nd-4th, 2026

Check In: October 2nd, 2025, 5:30-6pm

• October 2, 5:30pm-8:30pm
• October 25 and 26 8:30am-4pm

Where:  Oscar's Park 3670 Wise Lane | Billings, Montana, 59101

Cost:

• $100 per participant, open to Scouts BSA youth and all adult Scouters

Who Needs WFA?

If you are more than 60 minutes from a medical facility, it is strongly recommended that at least 1 leader have Wilderness First Aid Training. High Adventure bases require 2 leaders to have WFA. 

MORE INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED HERE AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE

Questions on the Course: 

EmailKara Burpee mrsburpee@hotmail.com with any questions about the course. Please read the registration materials first.