Wilderness First Aid

GET WILDERNESS FIRST AID CERTIFIED! Presented by the NCAC Camps, the Outdoor Preparedness Initiative (OPI) offers Wilderness First Aid certification with CPR/AED. OPI aims to prepare Scouts 14 and older, Scouters, and outdoor enthusiasts for high-adventure activities and other outdoor adventures. Certification is provided through the American Red Cross.

This two-day course will offer instruction only on Saturday from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. There will not be an overnight stay. Participants should bring their own lunch/snacks.

The course has an online component that must be completed before the first class date. This link will be emailed out when course registration is closed 1 week prior to the class. This online coursework will require 3-5 hours of online learning.

2025 Winter/Spring Training

The NCAC Camp’s OPI: Wilderness First Aid Winter/Spring Training 2025 will be held at Camp William B. Snyder. Click here to learn more.

Address
6100 Antioch Rd
Haymarket, Virginia 20169
Phone: (571) 248-4904

January 25-26, 2025 – WAITLIST
Saturday 01-25-2025 7:30 AM ET to
Sunday 01-26-2025 4:00 PM ET

Registration Closes:
01-15-2025 11:59 PM

February 22-23, 2025 – WAITLIST
Saturday 02-22-2025 7:30 AM ET to
Sunday 02-23-2025 4:00 PM ET

Registration Closes:
02-12-2025 11:59 PM

March 22-23, 2025
Saturday 03-22-2025 7:30 AM ET to
Sunday 03-23-2025 4:00 PM ET

Registration Closes:
03-12-2025 11:59 PM

April 26-27, 2025
Saturday 04-26-2025 7:30 AM ET to
Sunday 04-27-2025 4:00 PM ET

Registration Closes:
04-16-2025 11:59 PM

May 17-18, 2025
Saturday 05-17-2025 7:30 AM ET to
Sunday 05-18-2025 4:00 PM ET

Registration Closes:
05-07-2025 11:59 PM