WFA-Wilderness First Aid - 16 hour class - Weekend Getaway in the Catskills

To secure your spot in the course please visit the link here to register- this course is part of a full weekend package with lodging and meals included!

This weekend getaway is $595.
Visit this link to register https://www.trailboundproject.com/service-page/wfa-wilderness-first-aid-7?referral=service_list_widget

*** WEEKEND RETREAT ***

ALL MEALS AND LODGING INCLUDED

A completely different experience - 3-day / 2-night weekend getaway WFA course at the Frost Valley YMCA campus in the Catskills with lodging and all meals included!

It’s vital to have the tools, the right skills, and the know-how to improvise when faced with a medical emergency in the backcountry. Learn practical WFA skills and gain the confidence to step up, make decisions, and create positive outcomes from unpredictable situations. Hands-on exercises improve retention and confidence. Developed for the public by Search & Rescue professionals, learn the most current practices for patient assessments, splinting, environmental emergencies like snakebites, medical emergencies like strokes, illnesses, and more.

Upon completion, students receive a 2-year ASHI WFA certification, accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and accepted by Scouts BSA and GSUSA.

Minimum Age: 12 years old - the minor(s) and a parent/guardian must all be paid registered participants.

Prerequisite: CPR certification - Adult CPR & AED (or higher). Anyone can take the WFA course but official WFA certification cannot be provided until successful completion of the WFA course and proof of CPR certification is presented. CPR certification must include in-person CPR skills verification as part of the course (no online-only courses) and be from a recognized certifying organization which includes: • American Heart Association (AHA) • American Red Cross • American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) • AAOS/ACEP Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) • EMS Safety • Health and Safety Institute (HSI) • National Safety Council

3-day/2-night lodging & meals included on-site at Frost Valley YMCA • Check-in Fri, 10/31/2025 after 4:00pm • Check-out Sun, 11/2/2025 by 5:30pm • Lodge/Cabin is coed, has bunk beds, bathrooms, is heated, and has electricity.

Meals included: • Friday evening small snack (eat dinner on the way there or bring dinner) • Saturday breakfast • Saturday lunch • Saturday dinner • Sunday breakfast • Sunday lunch • Coffee bar during classes Saturday and Sunday

*Vegan and vegetarian options are available, as are dairy-free, gluten-free, and other options for dietary restrictions.

Activities included when not in class: • After dinner activities vary but could be night hikes, trivia, bingo, or karaoke for example. We will also be hanging out by the campfire in the evenings.