. . . . .Lifesaving Society Affiliate

Sept. 13 - Oct. 1, '03
WESTCOAST OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Summer/Fall Session
Lifesaving/Wilderness First Aid/ Beach, Forest & Surf

This 19-day session provides participants with a firm foundation of water and land based outdoor leadership skills, as well as solid open water lifesaving and first aid skills. Wilderness first aid is taught in accordance with current Red Cross standards. Lifesaving is taught in accordance with current Lifesaving Society standards. Through adventure-based activities such as surfing, coastal hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and technical tree climbing, participants will learn and practice group leadership and guiding. Learning about the natural and cultural world of Hesquiat Harbour is included in a wide range of activities.

  • Wilderness First Aid
    (Red Cross Certifications) *
  • Lifesaving * (Lifesaving Society Certifications)
    . . . • Boat Rescue 
    . . . • Sr. Resuscitation
    . . . • Bronze Medallion
    . . . • Bronze Cross
    . . . • BOAT
  • Remote Surfing & Surf Guiding
  • Outdoor Leadership
  • Technical Tree Climbing
  • Coastal hiking
  • Hesquiaht traditional knowledge and culture
  • Natural history & environmental awareness
  • New Zealand Surf Lifeguard Award *

* denotes a certification course

Photos: Dalida Turkovich

Price: $2795 (Canadian)
Includes application/registration fee, water transportation to and from Tofino, BC, all instruction and certification costs, use of major equipment, all course materials, all meals/food and Longhouse accommodation.

2001 West Coast Outdoor Leadership Training Program participants:

"This wilderness experience has allowed me to see the light and balance that nature provides."

"This camp was a great experience . . . I learned from the best."

 


Dates for other sessions: (click to see details)

  - MAY 1 - 28, '04 The All-Rounder
Coastal Guiding Essentials
  - Leadership for Educators  Environmental Learning Institute

 

Hooksum Outdoor School, PO Box 352
Tofino, BC, Canada V0R 2Z0
ph/fax: 250 670 1120

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