Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Training

February 28 – March 1, 2026
Camp Wakpominee | Fort Ann, NY

Be prepared when help is hours away. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) training equips participants with the skills and confidence to respond to medical emergencies in remote or backcountry settings where professional medical care may be delayed.

This two-day, in-person course focuses on realistic scenarios, hands-on practice, and decision-making skills needed to assess injuries, stabilize patients, and manage emergencies until help arrives. The course meets Scouting America and national outdoor program standards and is ideal for those leading or participating in outdoor adventures.

Who Should Take This Training?

• Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and unit leaders participating in high-adventure or remote outings
• Adult leaders and youth (as age-appropriate) attending backcountry treks, backpacking trips, or long-term camps
• Camp staff, NYLT staff, and high-adventure advisors
• Anyone responsible for health and safety during outdoor or wilderness activities

Why Take Wilderness First Aid?

• Learn how to assess, treat, and manage injuries and illnesses when EMS is delayed
• Gain confidence making critical decisions in remote environments
• Fulfill recommended or required training for high-adventure programs
• Strengthen your unit’s overall safety, preparedness, and leadership capacity

Questions about the course content?
Email Rick Roby at rroby@nycap.rr.com

Registration or logistics questions?
Contact the Twin Rivers Council Service Center at 518-869-6436 ext. 122