WMA Wilderness First Responder
2008: March 8-15, May 11-19, May 21-29,

Full Fee: $725    
Commuter Fee: $490
Deposit: $415
Manito-wish Staff Fees: Outpost: $250  Other: $375  Deposit: $150

The Wilderness Medical Associates WFR course is designed to help you deal with medical emergencies when help is miles away. Become prepared for emergencies that include prolonged patient care, severe environments, and improvised gear. This is the definitive medical training course for all outdoor leaders.

Three-year certification. Note: course includes CPR.

WMA Challenge/Recertification Course

2008: January 8-10, May 30-June 1

Full Fee: $350
Commuter Fee: $260
Deposit: $150

Manito-wish Staff Fee: $180  Deposit: $180

This 3-day (24 hour) course is a recertification course open to graduates of ALL wilderness medical training courses of 64 hours or longer with a current certification. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive Wilderness Medical Associates WFR, Anaphylaxis and BLS-level CPR certifications. WMA WEMT graduates with a current EMT-B or Paramedic certificate may also recertify the wilderness portion of their WEMT.

Wilderness Water Safety

2008: May 30-31, June 2-3, July 3-4

Full Fee: $250

Commuter Fee: $190

Deposit $150

Manito-wish Staff Fee: $165  Deposit: $150

This is a 20-hour course designed for individuals leading trips or lifeguarding on lakefronts. Part of the course will be taught in a pool and part in the lake. Three year certification recognized by the American Camp Association as a lifeguarding equivalent. Does not include first aid and/or CPR.

Wilderness First Aid (Camp Manito-wish YMCA Staff only)

2008: June 4-5, July 6-7 

Fee: Free

This is a REQUIREMENT for all COUNSELORS & TRIPPING ASSISTANTS.

Includes CPR.

Registration form is included in your letter of agreement packet.

A two-day, hands-on first aid training for trip leaders taught by Wilderness Medical Associates. Topics include patient assessment, equipment improvisation, and backcountry medicine. Note: course includes CPR.

**The Wilderness First Aid course cannot be used to recertify your Wilderness First Responder. Contact WMA at 1-888-WILD-MED for information on recertification courses.

Staff Instructor Course 2008

28-day Staff Instructor Course that combines leadership/skill development and goal setting for work done during the summer. Depending on the group, time of summer, availability of quality leader and budget, the trip will be offered in Canoeing, Backpacking and Sea Kayaking.

Participant will be paid for training and Summer Camp work and will be a participant actively engaged in becoming a better leader in the Outdoor Education/Trip Leading field.

June 4-5 Male and Female participants arrive and spend two days goal setting, working on lesson plans, taking leadership skills inventory, reviewing curriculum and going through required sessions of staff training.

Participants will be required to have a Winter/Spring meeting with leader and Camp at a convenient location to decide on location and focus of trip. Participants will be actively involved in the planning and logistics of trip.

Female course schedule:

Training: June 4-8, Trip: June 9-July 13. Girls Camp Work: July 15 – August 19

Male course schedule:

Training: June 4-June 14, Boy’s Camp Work: June 15 – July 13. Trip: July 14-August 19

Fee: $3800.00

Enrollment Deadline: January 15, 2008

Contact Jay Creagh at Camp for details on application process.

  jay.creagh@manito-wish.org

Expectations:

~You must complete lengthy application process and be accepted into program.

~You will be a role model staff members.

~Leaders will share experiences with staff and campers and improve upon the knowledge  

  base of Camp.

~You will return to Camp the following summer and share your talents.

Upon successful completion of SIC and sufficient skills checked off during course, leaders will be eligible for a $15 per week bonus for the next year of employment.