Wilderness First Aid
Camp Wisdom
April 5 - 7, 2024

The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Training is a 16-hour, hands-on course to give adult leaders the experience needed to handle illness and injury when medical care is more than an hour away. When paired with CPR/AED certifications, leaders are well prepared to deal with emergencies and routine medical issues that may occur on an outdoor adventure.

Most of the BSA high-adventure bases (HAB) require at least one person per trek to be current in WFA. Beginning in 2024, Philmont will RECOMMEND 3 adults over 21 be WFA trained, but will REQUIRE 3 WFA trained adults over 21 beginning in 2025. Of course, having more participants trained in WFA skills is highly recommended for any high adventure or backcountry experience. 

Cost
Adult Participant: $150/person
Participants must be at least 14 years of age. Youth aged 14 - 18 years of age must have  at least two responsible adults present following two-deep leadership. Accompanying adults must also be registered to attend the training (no non-participating adults or youth).
Staff: $25/person

Registration
- Opens: January 11, 2024
- Closes: Sunday, March 31 at 11:00 p.m. No new registrations, additions, or changes may be made after this date. No walk-ins.
- Cancellation Requests: See the Circle Ten Council Cancellation & Refund Policy under Attachments.

Event Details
- Check-in: Saturday, April 6 at 7:15 a.m.
- Class Starts: Saturday, April 6 at 8:00 a.m.
- Check-out: Sunday, April 7 at 3:00 p.m.
- Accommodations: Participants may camp in Eisenhower campsite. Please bring your own tent and camping gear.
- Meals Included: Lunch and dinner on Saturday; breakfast and lunch on Sunday
- A helpful 2024 WFA FAQ Sheet is available under attachments with an outline of prerequisites and learning objectives.

Documents Required at Check-in
- Annual Medical Health Form AB
- Certificate showing CPR/AED Certification

CPR/AED Certification

If you do not have a current certification you can complete a 65 minute online portion and then attend Friday night, April 5 to complete the CPR/AED certification.  A link through the Red Cross will be emailed to you from a Salesforce email address prior to arrival at camp.

- Check-in Time: Friday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m.
- Class Time: Friday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.
- Cost: $35 per participant. You must bring payment (Cash or check only. Credits cannot be accepted.)
- Breakfast will be provided for CPR/AED participants on Saturday morning.

Event Contacts
- Stephen Dreger, Event Chair: stephen.dreger@yahoo.com
- Jamel Holmes, Staff Advisor: jamel.holmes@scouting.org 
- Rick Diamond, Instructor: rickdiamond1000@icloud.com