Pine Island Camp Wilderness First Aid Course

Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable, and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one-and maybe even save a life. 

The WFA is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. It also meets the ACA guidelines. 

The WFA is 16 hours long (two days), and focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies.

Pine Island Camp is a traditional, non-profit camp in Belgrade, Maine that has excelled at leading backcountry trips since its founding in 1902. Jono Bryant, from Aztec Travel has taught a WFR course for Pine Island staff since 2008. This year, we're offering a WFA available to the public from June 1st-2nd.

Participants can stay on the island for the duration of the course or commute each day. For participants planning to stay at Pine Island, it is important to know that we live in a rustic setting. There are limited spaces in cabins; most participants will sleep in canvas tents. Water is hand-pumped from the well. Electricity is only available in the kitchen. 

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included for residential program. Lunch is included for commuters. Any dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

Please reach out to Sumner Ford at sford@pineisland.org if you have any questions.

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Once you sign up you will receive a confirmation email and details of the class.

WFA class will run from 8 am-5 pm daily with a evening rescue on the last day running from 6pm-10pm. Please make arrangements for this if you are not staying on campus.

This is a hands-on class with many of the skills practiced outside in challenging environments. We do not always stop for bad weather or adverse conditions. Students should have a good level of fitness and be prepared for a mixed Maine climate.
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Upon signing up, Pine Island will send you a PayPal link to submit your $100 deposit. Your spot is not saved until you pay the deposit. After completing this form, you will be asked to pay via a Payable Plugins link to connect your PayPal account and pay your deposit.  We will send another link on 5/1/24 for the outstanding balance, $120 ($220) for commuters and $160 ($260) for residential. 
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