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
WFR/AWFA recertification course
Dates: Sept 9-10, 202330, 2023
Length: 2 days
WFR/AWFA recertification course
Dates: April 27-28, 2024
Length: 2 days
Advanced Wilderness First Aid Course
Dates: April 29-May 2, 2024
Length: 4 days
Wilderness First Responder
Dates: April 29-May 5, 2024
Length: 7 intense days
Bridge/Upgrade AWFA-WFR
Dates: May 3-5, 2024
Length: 3 intense days
Wilderness First Aid Course
Dates: June 1-2, 2024
Length: 2 days
Wilderness First Responder
Dates: June 1-7, 2024
Length: 7 intense days
Bridge/Upgrade/recert AWFA-WFR
Dates: June 5-7, 2024
Length: 3 intense days
Advanced Wilderness First Aid Course
Dates: June 1-4, 2024
Length: 4 days
Wilderness First Aid Course
Dates: June 15-16, 2024
Length: 2 days
Paddle Canada Canoe, Skill Courses and Instructor Development
Paddle Canada Instructor Maintenance Clinic
Dates: April 26,2024
Length: 1 day
Paddle Canada Wilderness Camping course
Dates: May 8-9, 2024
Length: 4 days
Paddle Canada Camping Basics Instructor Course
Dates: May 10-12, 2024
Length: 3 days
Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Instructor Tandem
Dates: May 17-20, 2024
Length: 4 days
Paddle Canada Wilderness Camping instructor course
Dates: May 8-11, 2023
Length: 4 days
Paddle Canada Camping Leadership Course
Dates: May 21-24, 2024
Length: 4 days
Outdoor Council Of Canada Field Leader Course
Dates: May 25-26, 2024
Length: 2 days
Wilderness Water Safety Supervisor
Dates: June 5-7, 2024
Length: 3-days
Paddle Canada Waterfront Instructor Course
Dates: June 8-9, 2024
Length: 2 days
Paddle Canada Camping Basics Course
Dates: June 10-11, 2023
Length: 2 days
Wilderness Water Safety Supervisor Course
Dates: June 15-16 (skills) June 22 (Exams) 2024
Length: 3-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 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
Outdoor Leader Training
Dates: June 1-9, 2024
Length: 9 Days
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.