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 18-20, 2025
Length: 3-days
Paddle Canada Canoe, Skill Courses and Instructor Development
Paddle Canada Instructor Maintenance Clinic
Dates: May 2, 2025
Length: 1 day
Paddle Canada Wilderness Camping course
Dates: May 20-23, 2025
Length: 4 days
Paddle Canada Camping Basics Instructor Course
Dates: May 23-25, 2024
Length: 3 days
Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Instructor Tandem
Dates: May 16-19, 2025
Length: 4 days
Paddle Canada Wilderness Camping instructor course
Dates: June 14-17, 2025
Length: 4 days
Paddle Canada Camping Leadership Course
Dates: May 12-15, 2025
Length: 4 days
Outdoor Council Of Canada Field Leader Course
Dates: May 17-18, 2025
Length: 2 days
Paddle Canada Waterfront Instructor Course
Dates: May 31-June 1, 2025
Length: 2 days
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 11 Day Training (May 2025)
- Wilderness First Responder
- Paddle Canada Camping Leadership Course
Outdoor Leader 9 Day Training (June 2025)
- Advanced Wilderness First Aid
- Paddle Canada Waterfront Instructor
- Wilderness Water Safety Supervisor
Canoe Trip Leader
Dates: May 5-15, 2025
Length: 11 days
Outdoor Leader Training
Dates: June 7-15, 2025
Length: 9 Days
Canadian Wilderness Medical Training and Bear Creek Outdoor Centre have put together a 11 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.