First Responder Workshop

Sunday, May 25, 2008 through Sunday, June 1, 2008, 8:00am - 8:00 pm daily .George Williams College of Aurora University, Lake Geneva, Winston Paul Educational Center, Room 102. Cost is $700. Call 262-245-8533 or e-mail cnass@aurora.edu

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING (American Red Cross)

May 18-23, 2008 - Bethel Horizons, Dodgeville, WI

50 hour course begins 12:00pm Sunday May 18th, ends 5:00pm Friday. Course cost: $230. Meals and lodging available at additional (reasonable) cost. Contact Angie or Pastor Duane Hanson at 608-257-3577.

ROPES COURSE TRAINING

MAY 20 - 22, 2008 - Camp Blackhawk, Elton, WI

Learn the basics of facilitating group initiatives, challenge course activities, and high ropes. This course will include facilitation techniques, belay techniques, high course rescues, and risk management on a ropes course. $350 (includes the course, meals, and lodging). Registration deadline: May 12, 2008. Limited amount of spots available. For more details or to register: campblackhawk@sbcglobal.net

WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSE

May 22 - 23, 2008 - Camp Gray, Reedsburg, WI (1 hour north of Madison)

This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course will be taught by Greg Friese, a Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA) Lead Instructor and founder of Emergency Preparedness Systems, LLC. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive WMA Wilderness First Aid certification, meeting ACA standards for wilderness first aid. Camp Gray can provide lodging and meal accommodations for participants who are interested. If you would like to learn more about the course or to sign up, please contact Joe Van Tassel at joe@campgray.com or call 1-800-711-4729.

LIFEGUARDING/WILDERNESS FIRST AID/EMERGENCY RESPONSE (American Red Cross)

May 25 - 31, 2008 - Camp Blackhawk, Elton, WI

Combine course designed for those leading wilderness trips. This course meets both ACA accreditation standards along with state health codes. This is an intensive 6 day training that will cover American Red Cross Lifeguarding, American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid, and American Red Cross Emergency Response. All participants who successful complete the course will receive certification cards in all 3 courses. $425 (includes books and materials, meals, lodging, and instructor fees). Registration deadline: May 12, 2008. Limited amount of spots available. For more details or to register: campblackhawk@sbcglobal.net

LIFEGUARD COURSE (American Red Cross)

May 26 - 30, 2008 - Lake Lucerne Camp and Retreat Center, Neshkoro, WI

Cost is $200 , includes Lifeguard Book, CPR mask, Lunch and certification upon successful completion of

Life Guard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Waterfront Lifeguard. Lodging & meals will be offered by Lake Lucerne Camp and Retreat Center for an additional fee. Registration is limited to 15 individuals. All fees for course, lodging, meals, etc. must accompany registration form. Please make checks payable to Lake Lucerne Camp and Retreat Center. Course registration fee is nonrefundable. Email Laura at lhulter@wisconsinumc.org for a complete registration form or for more details.

WILDERNESS FIRST AID CLASS

May 27 - 28, 2008 - YMCA Camp Wapsie, Coggen, IA

The Wilderness First Aid Class ACA health & wellness standards for trip leaders. Cost is $120 , includes course & materials, 4 meals and lodging (1 night, May 27). For more information - contact: Donald Enger, YMCA Camp Wapsie, 2174 Wapsie Y Road, Coggen, IA, 52218; 319-435-2577

ARCHERY INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COURSE (Level 1 Instructor)

June 1, 2008 9am - 6pm - Mukwonago (WI) Town Park

Certification is through NADA National Alliance for the Development of Archery, and taught by a Certified Level I National Archery Association Instructor. Instructor: Russ Robertson. Ages: 18 years of age or older. Fee: $75.00 per participant ($85.00 if registering after May 12th). Capacity: Minimum 6, Maximum 20. Registration Deadline Monday, May 12th by 3:30 p.m. Contact Information: Town of Mukwonago Rec. Dept. W320 S8315 Beulah Road, Mukwonago, WI 53149 Ph: 262-363-7077

USA WATER SKI INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

June 7 - 10, 2008 - Camp Nicolet, Eagle River, WI

Open to all levels of skiers 16 and older, novice through advanced, who desire the training required to become a competent Level-1 instructor and boat driver. Cost is $35.00 (under 25) or $60.00 (over 25) – USA Water Ski membership (required for certification); $25.00 - Instructor Certification Fee; $160.00 - Course fee. Includes eight meals, lodging, use of equipment, and instruction. $185.00 payable to Camp Nicolet, Inc. must be enclosed with the completed application. Student must pay membership fee directly to USA Water Ski. For more information & registration go to www.campnicolet.com/training.html.

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION (American Red Cross)

June 7 - 11, 2008 - Camp Nicolet, Eagle River, WI

Waterfront lifeguarding - for lifeguards at non-surf, open water environments such as lakes and rivers, as well as traditional pools. Surveillance skills to recognize and prevent injuries, rescue skills (water and land), first aid and professional rescuer CPR, and professional lifeguarding responsibilities. 30 - 37 hours. Must be 15 or older. Cost is $250 - includes 12 meals, lodging, course, instructor and facility fee. For more information & registration go to www.campnicolet.com/training.html.

WILDERNESS FIRST AID (Wilderness Medical Associates)

June 9 - 10, 2008 - Camp Nicolet, Eagle River, WI

16 years or older. 16-17 year olds must provide written proof of parental consent. 16 hours of core curriculum and elective options including patient assessment, body systems, equipment improvisation, trauma, environmental medicine, toxins, backcountry medicine, and wilderness rescue. Dealing with medical emergencies when help is miles away and dialing 911 is not an option! Look for complete course details at www.wildmed.com Cost is $225 - Includes six meals, lodging, course, instructor, and facility fee. Comleted application form and fee to Camp Nicolet. Minimum 8 students, maximum 18 students. For more information & registration go to www.campnicolet.com/training.html.

CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP RIFLERY INSTRUCTOR COURSE

June 11-13, 2008—Camp Minikani, Germantown, WI

20 hour training provides instruction in small bore rifle safety, range safety and provides lesson plans to be used at your camp. Cost is $100 per student. Housing and meals available at an additional $65. Camp Minikani is located 30 minutes northwest of Milwaukee. For more information contact Jon Rempe at 262-251-9080.

Teamwork and Teamplay

Presbyterian Camps in Saugatuck, MI has an open training session featuring Dr. Jim Cain, author of Teamwork and Teamplay and several other books. The date for this training is May 16-17, 2008. The cost to attend is $90, less $10 for ACA camps. The cost includes overnight stay, snack, breakfast and lunch on Saturaday, a copy of Teamwork and Teamplay, as well as other workshops on non-competitive games. A registration form and be downloaded from our website at www.prescamps.org, click on special events, youth leader training - or contact Vanessa Johnston at registrar@prescamps.org.

Lifeguard Class

Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley, IL. June 2 – June 6, 2008, 9 AM – 3:30 PM. $80 includes book, certification card, handouts. Class Size limited. Call Chris for information or to register – 815-234-8622, x 10. Open to GS members and general public who are 15 years of age or older by June 6, 2008. A pre-test for swimming is required and must be set up prior to the beginning day of class.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Course

Hosted by Holiday Home Camp. June 2–June 6th, 2008; 8am to 5pm on Monday – Friday. Course Cost: $175. Lodging and Meals will be offered by Holiday Home Camp for an additional fee. Fees cover: Instructor, Lifeguard Book, CPR mask, Lunch each day and certification upon successful completion these are Life Guard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Waterfront Lifeguard. Please bring your own sleeping bag/linens (if you plan on staying over night), towel for showering and swimsuit. Wear comfortable clothing for instructional time. Registration is limited to 15 individuals. Call 262-245-5161.