- Challenge Course
- Explore a Calling
- Wilderness First Aid
"Thanks to everyone associated with Camp Glisson. My daughter enjoyed her week @ Glisson for the 7th year a few weeks ago. She has made friends that will last a lifetime ... Glisson is THE BEST!!"
- Melanie, parent of a 2011 camper
Wilderness First Aid
Glisson has brought in The Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS and Landmark Learning to facilitate our WFA course. These organizations are known for their professionalism and experience in wilderness medicine. All of Glisson Outpost staff will be required to participate in this course as a part of their staff training. This being such a wonderful opportunity, we have opened the course up to the public and other camps. Please see the course details below and register today!
WFA Course Details
Dates: To be determined
Location: Ivie Lodge
Cost: $185 plus food & housing
Registration Form
Information Packet
If you have any other questions, email the Program Team or call the front office (706-864-6181).
Course Description
If you plan to spend time in the backcountry you need to be prepared. Fast paced and hands-on, this two or three-day course covers a wide range of wilderness medicine topics for people who travel and work in the outdoors.
This course is pre-approved by such organizations as: The American Camping Association, The United States Forest Service, and other governmental agencies.
- Prerequisites: None. This course may be used to recertify Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness EMT (wilderness portion only) certifications. You must possess a WFR or WEMT certification from WMI or OPEPA (must be current or within grace year), SOLO or WMA (must be current) to recertify through this course. Upon successful course completion you will earn a WMI of NOLS WFR or WEMT certification
- Recommended for: avid hikers, teachers leading school trips, backcountry guides, canoe trip leaders, private expedition groups, college/university outdoor education programs, hiking club trip leaders, wilderness therapeutic programs, and adventure race safety personnel.
