Course Types: Wilderness First Aid

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Contact Trey Knight @ 305-284-5116 or adventures@miami.edu

Location: Lakeside Village, University of Miami: 1211 Walsh Ave, Coral Gables FL 33146

Tuition:

• UM Student- $215
• UM Faculty/Staff- $250
• Public- $315

Meals:  Not included.

Lodging:  Not available.

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Tuition: $250 (W&M Student discount will be applied upon enrollment)

How to Register (If you are not a W&M Student/Fac/Staff):

1. Follow the link: “Register Now” or go to: campusrec.wm.edu
2. Select “Sign Up” located in the upper right hand corner

(Follow instructions to Create and Activate your account.)

3. Select “Sign In” and use your new credentials.
4. Select “Outdoor Trips”
5. Select “Wilderness First Aid”
6. Select “Register”
7. Follow instructions and pay.

(You will receive a confirmation/receipt to the email you provided when you created your account.)

You will receive a follow-up email with course information within one week of your registration.  Be aware that holiday breaks may delay this email. Any questions, contact us at 757-221-2687

Contact: TAP@wm.edu, 757-221-2687

Location: The College of William & Mary, Lake Matoaka Boathouse, Williamsburg VA

Meals: Not provided.

Lodging: Not available on campus. The course host can give recommendations on request.

Email: swood@heathwood.org
Phone: 803-231-7723

To Register: Download this Registration Packet, print and complete the forms, and return to Stan Wood.

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Location: Heathwood Hall, Columbia SC

Tuition: $255

Meals:  Lunch and dinner options are available at a variety of restaurants off campus but nearby.

Lodging:  Camping on the Heathwood Hall campus is available and free. Please let the course sponsor know your camping preference when you are registering.  

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Tuition:

• WFA Only $295. The NOLS WFA runs 8AM-5PM, January 27-28.
• CPR $75. HSI Adult/Child CPR+AED is an add-on option during checkout. It will be held 6PM-9PM, January 26.

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $30 Camping; $50 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, as availability permits. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

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Contact Jon Terry:  jonterry@knoxvilleadventure.com,  (865) 228-8424

Location: Knoxville Adventure Collective, 900 Volunteer Landing Lane, Knoxville TN 37915

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $TBD

Meals: Not included. Many restaurants are available in Downtown Knoxville.

Lodging: Not included.

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Contact Steven Koster:  smkoster@usf.edu

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Location: University of South Florida at Riverfront Park

Tuition:  $300

Meals:  Not included – bring your lunch and snacks.

Lodging: On your own, but camping is available at USF Riverfront Park.

Camping at the park is free for everyone in the course. There is running water and bathroom facilities, however no showers. Email Steven for more information.

Additional Details:

CPR is not provided with this course. NOLS Wilderness First Aid supersedes the training of First Aid. Not all employers recognize NOLS WFA – check with your employer regarding their acceptance of the higher WFA standard before enrolling – NOLS does not provide a First Aid certification alone.  

Register Now: Download the UNCG WFA Registration Form. Click here!

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Course host: Alex Hauer, uncg_oa@uncg.edu, 336.334.5931

Location: UNC-Greensboro at Piney Lake

Tuition:  $250

Meals:

Not included.

Lodging:

Hagan-Stone Park has a great campground available that students have comfortably used in the past. Reservations are on-your-own. Contact info, directions, and amenities are available at: Hagan-Stone Park. There are also lots of hotels about 15 minutes away in Greensboro. They tend to book up fast, so make your reservations early if you plan to go that route.

Shuttle:

None provided.

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Location: Christ School – Patrick Beaver Student Center

Tuition:

• WFA Only $295. The NOLS WFA runs from 8AM-5PM, March 2-3.
• CPR $75.  HSI Adult/Child CPR+AED is an add-on option during checkout. It will be held 6PM-9PM, March 1.

Meals:  No meals provided. Plan to bring your lunch and snacks both days.

Lodging:  Housing is not available. There are many local hotels within 15 minutes of  the course site. 

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Contact UT Outdoor Program: utop@utk.edu, 865-974-9749

Location: UT-Knoxville, HPER Building Room 202C

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Tuition: General Public – $299;  UT students – $249

Meals: Not included. Many restaurants are available in Downtown Knoxville.

Lodging: Not included.

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Contact drew.rapp@ky.gov, (502) 892-3316

Location: Blue Licks Battle Field State Resort Park, Carlisle KY

Tuition: $TBD

Meals: Available for an additional fee.

Lodging: A special rate is being offered for accommodations at Blue Licks State Resort Park. Please call the park and mention this training to secure your room at 859-289-5507. Click here for more information about Blue Licks State Resort Park.

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Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition:

• WFA Only $295. The NOLS WFA runs 8AM-5PM, March 16-17.
• CPR $75. HSI Adult/Child CPR+AED is an add-on option during checkout. It will be held 6PM-9PM, March 15.

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $30 Camping; $50 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, as availability permits. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

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Contact Danny Bavis: danny.bavis@uky.edu, (859) 257-1136

Tuition: $TBD

Meals: Not provided.

Lodging: Not provided. It is your responsibility to find lodging and feed yourself. If you are looking to camp the closest place is the Kentucky Horse Park you can find their website by clicking HERE. Otherwise, there are several extended stay hotels near campus that offer reasonable rates.

Location: University of Kentucky, 440 Hilltop Avenue – Lexington KY 40506, Room 202 of “The 90”

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Contact Katie Wall:  wallk@lmc.edu, 828-898-2484

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Location: Lees-McRae College

Tuition:

• $TBD – Lees McRae Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni
• $TBD – Community/Public

Meals:

None provided. Breakfast and lunch are available for purchase from the on-campus Starbucks and Einstein Bagels or you can bring your own.  Additionally, there are several restaurants, in Banner Elk, within walking distance of campus that provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner opportunities.

Lodging:

No lodging is available on campus, but contact Katie for local recommendations (hotels, B&Bs, or camping).

Shuttle:

None provided.

Other Information:

The course will take place in Lees-MacRae College’s Shelton Learning Commons.

There are on-campus trails for biking, hiking, and trail running as well as a discount golf course.  The Elk River and Mill Pond on campus are good locations for fly fishing.  Equipment rentals are free to course participants and include discs, mountain bikes, fly rods, and more.

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Tuition:

• $TBD

Contact:  ryan.shazor@roanokeva.gov

Location:  Historic Fishburn Mansion, 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA 24016.

Meals:  Not provided.

Lodging:  There is no lodging/camping available on site, however, there are several options nearby.  

Hotels (all 10-15 minute drive):  

• Hampton Inn Roanoke/I-81 Hollins: 7922 Plantation Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019, (540) 563-5656  — 
• Country Inn & Suites by Radisson: 7860 Plantation Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019, (540) 366-5678  — 
• Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott: 7944 Plantation Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019, (540) 362-4200  — 
• Days Inn by Wyndham: 8118 Plantation Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019, (540) 759-7898  —  

Camping (30 minute drive):  

• https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/375/Camping, (540) 427-1800

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Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition:

• WFA Only $295. The NOLS WFA runs 8AM-5PM, April 27-28.
• CPR $75. HSI Adult/Child CPR+AED is an add-on option during checkout. It will be held 6PM-9PM, April 26.

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $30 Camping; $50 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, as availability permits. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.