Outdoor Skills & Certification

Welcome to our series of skills training courses to be held at Bear Creek Outdoor Centre this year. We are looking forward to seeing you on course. All of our training programs INCLUDE meals and accommodations at camp. There are no extra fees. If you have any questions about our courses please contact Jill Baxter our training coordinator at [email protected] or call us for more information.

Wilderness First Aid Courses

Please visit our Wilderness First Aid page for all courses running at Bear Creek this year.

Wilderness Water Safety Courses

Wilderness Water Safety Supervisor Course

Dates: June 5-7, 2024
Length: 3-days

Price: $410 + HST
Wilderness Water Safety Supervisor Course

Dates: June 15-16 (skills) June 22 (Exams) 2024
Length: 3-days

Price: $410 + HST

Paddle Canada Canoe, Skill Courses and Instructor Development

Paddle Canada Instructor Maintenance Clinic

Dates: April 26,2024
Length: 1 day

Price: $85 + HST
Paddle Canada Wilderness Camping course

Dates: May 6-9, 2024
Length: 4 days

Price: $495 + HST
Paddle Canada Camping Basics Instructor Course

Dates: May 10-12, 2024
Length: 3 days

Price: $395 + HST
Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Instructor Tandem

Dates: May 17-20, 2024
Length: 4 days

Price: $495 + HST
Paddle Canada Wilderness Camping instructor course

Dates: May 25-28, 2024
Length: 4 days

Price: $535 + HST
Paddle Canada Camping Leadership Course

Dates: May 21-24, 2024
Length: 4 days

Price: $495 + HST
Outdoor Council Of Canada Field Leader Course

Dates: May 25-26, 2024
Length: 2 days

Price: $295 + HST
Paddle Canada Waterfront Instructor Course

Dates: June 8-9, 2024
Length: 2 days

Price: $295 + HST
Paddle Canada Camping Basics Course

Dates: June 8-9, 2024
Length: 2 days

Price: $295 + HST

All Skills courses at Bear Creek Outdoor Centre include meals, accommodations at camp and training equipment. Paddle Canada memberships are required for instructor level programs and are not included in the course tuition.

You are more than welcome to bring your own equipment or use ours at camp.

All of our training programs are available for groups on request at our location or yours.

Outdoor Leader/Educator Training

This combination series of programs is an affordable way to get the training and certifications you need.

Bundled trainings will include:

Canoe Trip Leader 14 Day Training (May 2024)

  • Wilderness First Responder
  • Paddle Canada Camping Wilderness Course
  • Paddle Canada Camping Basics Instructor course

Outdoor Leader 9 Day Training (June 2024)

  • Advanced Wilderness First Aid
  • Paddle Canada Waterfront Instructor
  • Wilderness Water Safety Supervisor
Canoe Trip Leader

Dates: April 29-May 12, 2024
Length: 14 days

Price: 1975.00 + HST
Outdoor Leader Training

Dates: June 1-9, 2024
Length: 9 Days

Price: 1295.00 + HST

Canadian Wilderness Medical Training and Bear Creek Outdoor Centre have put together a 14 day or a 9 day comprehensive training program for teachers and outdoor educators to further their professional development in outdoor leadership and meet OPHEA and Board requirements for Outdoor Education programs.

What’s Included

All meals, accommodations and group equipment are provided on course. Accommodations are in shared cabins. Please bring your sleeping bag and pillow/other bedding. You are welcome to come out the evening before the course begins to get settled in.

What’s not Included

Paddle Canada Membership is not included in the cost of Instructor level programs.