Training

March 27th

Camp Emerson
53155 Idyllbrook Dr
Idyllwild CA, 92549
$40

CPR/AED training for Scouts and Scout leaders is provided through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) and prepares participants to recognize and respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies. The course includes hands-on instruction in high-quality CPR, age-appropriate care for adults, children, and infants, safe and effective use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), choking relief, scene safety, and activation of emergency medical services. This nationally recognized certification is valid for two years and meets Scouting requirements for many activities, helping ensure a safer environment at meetings, campouts, and events.

March 28th – 29th

Camp Emerson
53155 Idyllbrook Drive
Idyllwild CA , 92549
$175

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) training equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to handle medical emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, where professional medical assistance might be delayed. This training is essential for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, campers, climbers, and professionals working in remote areas.

Key Features of Wilderness First Aid Training:

1. Focus on Remote Situations:

   • Deals with emergencies in settings far from immediate medical care.

   • Covers prolonged patient care (hours or days) due to delayed evacuation.

2. Common Topics Covered:

   • Assessing and prioritizing care in emergencies.

   • Treating injuries like fractures, sprains, and wounds.

   • Managing environmental illnesses, such as hypothermia, heat stroke, and altitude sickness.

   • Handling medical conditions like allergic reactions, dehydration, and infections.

   • Performing improvised first aid with limited resources.

   • Planning and executing evacuations.

3. Skills Taught:

   • Scene safety and patient assessment.

   • CPR and AED use (in some courses).

   • Splinting broken bones and stabilizing spinal injuries.

   • Wound cleaning and infection prevention.

   • Building makeshift shelters or stretchers.

4. Who Should Take It?:

   • Outdoor enthusiasts (hikers, backpackers, climbers).

   • Guides, instructors, and outdoor educators.

   • Search-and-rescue teams.

   • Remote-area workers (foresters, researchers).

5. Course Details:

   • Duration: Typically 16-20 hours over 2-3 days.

   • Certification: Provided upon completion, often valid for 2 years.

   • Hands-On: Includes simulations, scenarios, and practical exercises.

Why It’s Important:

WFA training bridges the gap between basic first aid and more advanced medical care needed in isolated areas, empowering individuals to save lives and reduce the severity of injuries in wilderness environments.

March 28th – 29th

Camp Emerson
53155 Idyllbrook Drive
Idyllwild CA , 92549
$45

IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) and BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) are essential training courses provided by Scouting America to prepare leaders for outdoor adventures with their units. Here’s what they involve:

BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation):

• Purpose: Prepares Cub Scout leaders to conduct safe and fun overnight camping trips for Cub Scouts (grades K-5).

• Key Features:

  • Focused on Cub Scout-level outdoor activities.

  • A combination of online and in-person training.

  • Ensures at least one BALOO-trained adult is present on any Cub Scout overnight campout.

• Topics Covered:

  • BSA’s camping policies and guidelines.

  • Campfire program planning and outdoor activities.

  • Proper meal planning and preparation.

  • Basic outdoor safety and emergency procedures.

  • Setting up a safe and fun camping environment.

• Who Needs BALOO?

  • At least one adult leader in a Cub Scout pack attending an overnight outing.

  • Recommended for Den Leaders, Cubmasters, and Assistant Cubmasters.

IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills):

• Purpose: Provides Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and other adult leaders with the basic outdoor skills required for Scouts BSA (ages 11-17) camping and advancement.

• Key Features:

  • Focused on Scouts BSA-level outdoor activities.

  • Hands-on course that simulates a Scout camping experience.

  • Required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to be considered trained.

• Topics Covered:

  • Outdoor skills for rank advancement (e.g., cooking, knots, first aid).

  • Camp setup and safety protocols.

  • Map and compass navigation.

  • Fire-building, outdoor ethics, and Leave No Trace principles.

  • Basic wilderness survival techniques.

• Who Needs IOLS?

  • Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and other adults involved in outdoor programming for Scouts BSA.

March 28th – 29th

Camp Emerson
53155 Idyllbrook Drive
Idyllwild CA , 92549
$145

Level I and Level II Climbing Instructor Training prepares adult leaders to safely conduct climbing and rappelling activities in accordance with national safety standards. Level I focuses on foundational skills, including equipment use, knots, belay techniques, climbing site setup, and supervision of unit-level climbing and rappelling on natural or artificial surfaces. Level II builds on these skills with advanced instruction in anchor systems, lead belaying, problem solving, risk management, and instructor oversight, qualifying participants to lead more complex climbing programs and train others. Together, these certifications ensure climbing activities are conducted safely, consistently, and in alignment with Scouting America policies and the Guide to Safe Scouting.

March 28th & 29th

Chaffey High School
1245 N Euclid Ave
Ontario, CA 91762
$175

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training prepares participants to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies in pools, waterfronts, and waterpark environments. The course provides hands-on instruction in water rescues, surveillance and patron safety, CPR/AED for professional rescuers, first aid, and team-based emergency response, with an emphasis on rapid assessment and effective decision-making. Upon successful completion, participants earn a nationally recognized certification through the American Red Cross, typically valid for two years, and are qualified to serve as lifeguards at camps, aquatic facilities, and Scouting activities.