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Essential First Aid Skills for Hikers and Backpacker
Camp Stonybrook, Waynesville, Ohio
March 7 & 8, 2026
SOLO Wilderness First Aid
Essential First Aid Skills for Hikers and Backpackers
March 7 & 8, 2026
8:30 am – 5:30 pm each day
- Hosted by Summit Trek & Travel with support from Outdoor Adventure Connection, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, Miami Group Sierra Club and Roads Rivers and Trails.
- Camp Stonybrook, Waynesville, Ohio – MAP LINK
- Limit 20 participants
- Registration Link: https://forms.gle/ayaz6gfvM2kHawem9
- Registration Fee: $265.00/person. Paid by Credit Card Online or Venmo – instructions in registration link
- Registration Fee: $255.00/person. Paid by Zelle – instructions in registration link
Optional Extras:
CPR Training/Certification: $30.00 Paid onsite to the instructor.
Onsite tent camping or heated bunk room: $10.00/night Paid onsite to Summit Trek & Travel.
This course will place special emphasis on the first aid skills for the hiker and backpacker but is suitable for all outdoor enthusiasts, including mountain bikers, paddlers, horseback riders, scout leaders, outdoor educators, guides, trail crew leaders, and anyone who spends time in the outdoors, particularly in remote or wilderness settings.
🔸Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable, and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good adventure story and a bad ending…and maybe even save a life.
🔸WFA is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast who wants a basic level of first aid training for remote trips when access to medical help can be delayed.
🔸First developed by SOLO Wilderness Medicine School in 1976, WFA is a 16-hour course that focuses on the entry-level skills of: response and assessment, musculoskeletal injuries, environmental emergencies, soft tissue injuries, and medical emergencies. The WFA curriculum focuses on real-life examples and blends classroom learning with hands-on scenarios. Upon completion, students will receive a SOLO certification card, good for 2 years.
WHERE IS THE LOCATION?
The course will be taught both indoors and outdoors at scenic Camp Stony Brook in Waynesville, Ohio. Camp Stony Brook is managed by the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. Participants can tent camp or stay in the lodge with heated bunk rooms and flush toilets a small fee.
WHO IS THE WFA FOR?
The WFA is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. It also meets the ACA guidelines.
WHAT IS TAUGHT?
The WFA is 16 hours long (two days), and focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies.
IS THERE AN EXAM?
Yes, there is ongoing evaluation of practical skills, and there are written assessments throughout the course.
DO I GET CERTIFIED?
Yes. You will receive a SOLO WFA certification, which is good for two years. CPR certification is available for an additional fee.
The class is held over the course of 2 days, Saturday and Sunday. Additional details will be provided after you have registered.
NEED MORE INFO?
To register or for questions about registration, Camp Stonybrook, its facilities, and camping please contact Nancy Ball – EMAIL LINK
For questions about the WFA course material and certification please contact Matt Hartman (WFA Instructor) – EMAIL LINK
Thank You To these organizations who support our outdoor community and help bring opportunities like WFA to those who love sharing the outdoors with others!
