This 16-hour course meets the WFA requirements for BSA group leaders and is designed with leaders of youth adventures in mind.

April 25-26, 2026

8 AM to 5 PM each day

Prerequisites: Prior to being issued a course completion card, participants must show evidence that their CPR training certification is current.

Course cost is $195. Register and pay today. Please read: CAL Cancellation Policy

• Day one will provide classroom instruction and hands-on practice of first aid skills.

• Day two will take place mostly outside, rain or shine, with a focus on practice scenarios of situations a trip leader with youth is likely to face.

• Each participant will receive a compact first aid field guide as part of the course. 

Participants should dress for inclement weather and bring a small backpack with basic 10-essentials one would carry on a longer day hike. Lunch is provided. Bring a water bottle and personal snacks to suit.

Bonus for Youth Under 18 (minimum age 14)

To encourage more youth participation, any youth registered with a full-paying adult may enroll at a discounted rate of $100 (half-price). During registration, please note in the comments that you would like to take advantage of this youth discount. After you successfully complete the course, the discounted amount will be credited back to your card.

Questions? Email Dale Rae at dale@adventureleader.org.

The 16-hour Wilderness First Aid training course is recommended as the minimum level of training desired for people traveling further than 1 hour from “definitive care”, that is, when professional emergency services are an hour or more away. The course covers immediate life-threatening injuries, and the most common medical issues one might face on a short-term wilderness trip.

Since the 16-hour WFA course is a recommended minimum of adventurer emergency preparedness, our course includes discussions on why and how to obtain additional training.