Course Providers: NOLS

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Contact: Jacob Norris at norrisjw1@appstate.edu, (828) 262-8411

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Location: Broadstone at Appalachian State University, 1431 Broadstone Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604

Tuition:

$315 – Current ASU Students

$370 – All Others

Meals: Not included. An industrial kitchen is available for students staying onsite.  

Lodging:

On-site lodging is available.  Lodging is optional. Shared cabin space with bunkbeds is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Any overnight stay is $20/night and grants access to the kitchen appliances and indoor showers/bathrooms. 

Other:

This course meets the American Camp Association 2012 Standards and the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid training requirement.  

This course is approved by the United States Coast Guard to satisfy the first aid and CPR training requirements [46 CFR 11.205(e)(1)(i)  and 46 CFR 11.205(e)(2)(iv)] for a merchant mariner license.  

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Location: Landmark Learning’s Upstream Campus

Tuition: $875

Meals:

Not included – town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options.

Available for student use is a standard refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hot water urn. Most students bring camp stoves to cook within a budget under our outdoor cooking pavilion.

Lodging: $135 Camping;  $225 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. 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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Tuition: $875

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: $75 Camping; $125 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, and we assign by gender. 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   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

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Location: Landmark Learning’s Upstream Campus

Tuition: $385

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: $45 Camping or $75 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, and we assign by gender. 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.

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Contact Josh Fulmer @ 504-314-2628 or jfulmer@tulane.edu

Location: Lagniappee Room @ Reilly Student Recreation Center; 31 Janet Yulman Way, New Orleans LA 70118

Tuition: $300

Meals:  Not included.

Lodging:  Not available.

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Location: Landmark Learning’s Upstream Campus

Tuition: $385

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: $45 Camping or $75 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, and we assign by gender. 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.

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Contact Steven Koster:  smkoster@usf.edu, (813) 974-6381

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Location: University of South Florida at Riverfront Park

Tuition:   $850

Meals: Not included.

Lodging:  On your own.

Camping at the park is free for everyone in the course. The University park is closed to the public for the duration of the course, since it is the University’s Winter Break so the only people who have access to the park is those in the WFR course. There is running water and bathroom facilities, however not showers. Email Jason Gosch (jgosch@usf.edu) for more information.

Additional Details:

The course will be held in its entirety at USF Riverfront Park.

Register by creating a guest account and paying the course tuition by clicking the Register Now button at the top of this page.

Check for college credit options here https://www.landmarklearning.org/college-credit/

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Contact the Landmark office:  main@landmarklearning.org or 828-293-5384 x100

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Location: University of Georgia – Athens, 385 Will Hunter Rd., F.I.R.S.T Building

Tuition: $875

Meals:

Meals are not included. Athens, GA, has many restaurant options.

Lodging:

Campgrounds 

• Pine Lake RV campground Pine Lake Campground (pinelakervcamp.com)
  • About 15 minutes from training site
  • RV and trailer sites, cabin rental
• Watson Mill Bridge State Park Watson Mill Bridge State Park | Department Of Natural Resources Division (gastateparks.org)
  • About 20 minutes from training site
  • Tent, trailer, and RV sites

• Commerce, Athens KOA Commerce, Georgia Campground | Commerce / Athens KOA Journey
  • About 25 minutes from training site (very convenient to I-85)
  • Tent, trailer, and RV sites
• Fort Yargo State Park Fort Yargo State Park | Department Of Natural Resources Division (gastateparks.org)
  • About 30 minutes from training site
  • Tent, trailer, RV, Cottages, Yurts

Hotels 

• UGA Georgia Center Hotel University of Georgia Hotel in Athens Georgia | Hotel & Conference Center in Athens, GA (uga.edu)
  • 5-10 minutes from training site
• SpringHill Suites Athens West All-Suites Hotel in Athens, GA | SpringHill Suites (marriott.com)
  • 5-10 minutes from training site

• Holiday Inn Express Athens Hotels in Downtown Athens, GA | Holiday Inn Express Athens-University Area (ihg.com)
  • 5-10 minutes from training site

Or Check out the Dyrt,or Hipcamp!

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Tuition: $875

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: $135 Camping; $225 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, and we assign by gender. 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   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

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Contact Trey Smith:  smith2ge@jmu.edu, 540-568-8735

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Location: Club Room (Room 220), James Madison University Recreation, 701 Driver Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Tuition: $875

Meals: Not Included.
The University Recreation Center (UREC) is located directly in the center of the city of Harrisonburg with ample restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Students should plan to pack a lunch for themselves. No microwaves, stove or fridge available.

Lodging: Not included
The University has an on-campus hotel called “Hotel Madison” that is within walking distance of the University Recreation Center. There are also additional hotel facilities just off-campus with competitive pricing.

Additional Details: Parking on Campus requires a parking permit and is included in the cost of the course. During registration you will be asked to provide, the year, make, model and license plate of your vehicle. Please make sure that the car whose details you share with us at registration is the same car you drive down for the course. If for some reason you need to adjust what vehicle info later, please contact smtih2ge@jmu.edu no later than Monday, December 4th.

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Or contact Joe Yuska: yuska@lclark.edu

Lewis & Clark is requiring full COVID vaccination of all enrolled students, prior to the course start. This may change by Fall 2023.

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Location: Wekiwa Springs, Apopka FL (near Orlando)

Tuition:

• $875 – Tuition (includes lodging)
• $1050 – Tuition (includes lodging) plus All Lunches & 2 Dinners
• $1150 – Tuition (includes lodging) plus All Meals

Meals: Meal plans available (see above fees).

• Group meal plans will accommodate both omnivore/carnivore (meat eaters) and vegetarian diets. For vegan, gluten free, and other dietary restrictions, check with us, we may be able to accommodate some special diets.
• If you don’t want to purchase the meal plan, please bring your own food, pots & pans, cooler, ice, camp stove, utensils, etc. to prepare your own meals (in other words, bring the same kitchen items as if you are car camping.) Picnic tables are provided.

Lodging: Included

• Lodging in rustic cabins, with heaters and ceiling fans, is offered at no extra charge. Cabins are located around a central bath/shower house.  We plan to place no more than 2-4 people per 10 bunk cabin at Wekiwa Youth Camp (probably 2 people), so there will be plenty of room, and you can choose your cabin mates if you’d like. (We will have try to have separate cabins available for those who snore.  It will be possible to give some people their own cabin.)
• No motor homes, tents, or camping trailers are allowed at the Wekiwa Springs State Park Youth Camp, where this course will be taught.  However, if you book far enough in advance, you may be able to get a site for a motorhome nearby in the Wekiwa Springs State Park campground, or at Kelly County Park 5 miles away. The campsites/motorhome sites book up very quickly for this time of year, so you need to reserve far in advance.

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Or contact Jacob Norris:  norrisjw1@appstate.edu; 828-262-8411

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Location: Broadstone at Appalachian State University

Tuition:

$685 – Current ASU Students

$890 – Public Enrollment

Meals: Not included.

An industrial kitchen is available for students staying onsite. During the pandemic you must bring your own kitchen and cooking ware.

Lodging: $20/night

On-site lodging is available.  Lodging is optional. Shared cabin space with bunkbeds is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Any overnight stay is $20/night and grants access to the kitchen appliances and indoor showers/bathrooms.

Shuttle:

None provided.

Other Information:

Appalachian State University’s Recreation Managment Department offers 3.00 credits for this course.  The course number is RM3155.  This is optional.  Enrollment for this course can take place via ApplNet course registration.  Payment for course may take place AFTER ApplNet registration.

This course meets the American Camp Association 2012 Standards and the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid training requirement. 

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Tuition: $895

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: $135 Camping; $225 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 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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Location: Landmark Learning’s Upstream Campus

Tuition: $395

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: $45 Camping; $75 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.

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

To Register: TBD – download this file, print and complete the forms, and return to Stan Wood.

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Location: Heathwood Hall, Columbia SC

Tuition: $TBD

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.  

To Register, contact Evan Small:  esmall@elon.edu, 336-278-4673

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Course Schedule:

• Online platform opens January 6. Expect to allocate 10-15 hours each week for 3 weeks on the platform.
• Students must complete the online platform prior to arriving for the in-person/onsite portion of the course.
• The onsite portion of the course runs 8AM-5PM, January 27-31, with evening sessions on January 28 and 30.

Location: Elon University

Tuition: $TBD

Meals: TBD

Lodging: TBD

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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

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Tuition: $TBD

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

Lodging: Not included.

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Tuition: $895

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: $75 Camping; $125 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.

The course is currently live for registration. Visit https://campusrecshop.usf.edu or click the button below, and click “Sign Up” in the top right corner to make an account. Verify thru email, then you’ll navigate to Outdoor Recreation and switch to Spring 2024 to see the courses we offer and register for the WFR-Recertification.

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Contact Jason Gosch:  jgosch@usf.edu

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Location: University of South Florida at Riverfront Park

Tuition:  $TBD

Meals:  Not included – bring your lunch and snacks.

Lodging:  With advance notice, camping at Riverfront park can be arranged for free. There are multiple hotels within 15 minutes of the park to stay the night.

Additional Details:

**You will take a written exam on the first morning after you arrive, and a practical exam before the course is over. Be sure to study and view skills videos on the NOLS Wilderness Medicine Resources page.

The course is currently live for registration. Visit https://campusrecshop.usf.edu, or click the button below and click “Sign Up” in the top right corner to make an account. Verify thru email, then you’ll navigate to Outdoor Recreation and switch to Spring 2024 to see the courses we offer and register for the WFA.

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Contact Jason Gosch:  jgosch@usf.edu

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Location: University of South Florida at Riverfront Park

Tuition:  $TBD

Meals:  Not included – bring your lunch and snacks.

Lodging:  With advance notice, camping at Riverfront park can be arranged for free. There are multiple hotels within 15 minutes of the park to stay the night.

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.  

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Tuition: $895

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: $135 Camping; $225 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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Course Overview: (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

Location: Landmark Learning’s Downstream Campus

Tuition: $395

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: $135 Camping; $225 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. 

Arrival is from 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts for self checkin. 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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Course Overview: Click here for Course Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

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.