Course Information
WHO: Participants must be 16 or older, have basic First Aid knowledge, and a valid CPR/AED certification.
- CPR/AED Certification is offered Friday night as an add-on for those not currently certified.
WHERE: Camp Loud Thunder, 9906 175th St W, Illinois City, IL
WHEN: May 30 – June 1, 2025
START TIME:
- CPR/AED Add-on Course starts Friday at 6:00pm.
- WFA Course starts Saturday at 8:00am.
END TIME: Noon on Sunday
COST: Includes meals, certification fees, and course materials
- WFA: $70
- CPR/AED Add-on: $25
COURSE QUESTIONS: Contact Gary Pearsall at [email protected]
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS: Contact the Illowa Council Service Center at reservations@loud thunder.org or 563-388-7233
Why WFA?
This class is designed to give you solid first aid skills in a wilderness setting. This course teaches first aid skills for situations in which emergency care is delayed for long periods or self evacuation is necessary. It includes injury prevention, proper advanced preparation, more advanced first aid techniques, and short-distance transfer and evacuation techniques.
Wilderness First Aid certification is a required course for at least one adult leader on any BSA high adventure trip. The Illowa Council recommends that two adult leaders be trained as Philmont treks now require two.
Packing List
- Annual Health and Medical Record – Parts A & B required
- Participants will be tent camping. Please bring your own tent, sleeping bag, toiletries and camping materials appropriate for the weather.
- Meals and some classwork will be held indoors at the Dining Hall. Other coursework will be held outdoors. Please bring a notebook, pen or pencil and wear Scout appropriate clothing.
Get Registered
Registration is open to the first 18 participants.
Registration Closes on May 21, 2025, at midnight.
