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NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WILDERNESS MEDICINE
Big Sky Resort, Montana July
28 - August 1, 2010
Introduction | Program | Optional Workshops | Pre-Conference Workshop | Recreation
Evening Programs
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Children's Programs
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Registration
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Children's & Teen's Educational Program
This series of workshops and activities have been
designed to maximize enjoyment and education for your
entire family. Our
Wilderness Education Program for Children is nationally
acclaimed and classes fill quickly! Please register
early as space is limited.
 Survival
Survival for Kids An interactive and
educational workshop designed exclusively for children
that provides a positive, fun and rewarding experience.
Children learn how to avoid getting lost, how to spend a
survival night out and how to stay warm. They practice
signaling and building improvised shelters. (Ages 6-12)
Offered Daily July 28 - Aug 1, 8:30 11:30 am $60
Survival for Teens This course is
designed to teach older children how to navigate safely
and avoid getting lost in the backcountry, how to build
improvised shelters and fires, find food, and survive
the unexpected night out. (Ages 12 and up) July 28, 1:00
4:00 pm or July 30, 8:30 11:30 am $60.
First Aid
Wilderness First Aid For Kids This
course will teach children how to recognize and manage
common medical problems and emergencies. (Ages 7-12)
July 30 or July 31, 8:30 11:30 am $60
Wilderness First Aid For Teens This
exciting hands-on course is designed to teach young
adults how to take care of themselves and others in an
emergency. Includes a first aid kit and AHA Heartsaver
First Aid/CPR certificate. (Ages 12 and up.) July 29,
8:30 11:30 am $70.
Orienteering
Orienteering Teaches children and
teens basic map skills in an outdoor setting. Make and
use maps. Use maps for a fun scavenger hunt and
mini-orienteering course. Price includes compass (Ages
10 and up.) July 29 or July 30, 9:00 11:45 am $60.
Orienteering Competition for Teens
Includes basic instruction in this international sport
and a real competition using map and compass. Map and
compass included. Prizes! July 31, 9:00 am 12 Noon $60
Activities
Go Hug A Tree! A guided nature walk
designed for children. Parents welcome. July 29 and 31,
9:00 10:15 am Free.
Adventure/Wildlife Movie Nightly, 7 pm Free.
Campfire & Sing-A-Long Enjoy songs,
stories & toasted marshmallows. July 30, 8:30 pm Free.
Kayaking/Climbing
Wall Climbing ClinicLearn basics of
rock climbing and belaying from experienced professional
instructors. (Ages 9-14). Daily, 9:00 am
Kayak Clinic Geyser Whitewaters
guides introduce your child to this exciting sport.
(Ages 11-16) Daily, 10:00 am
Wilderness Art Class
Learn the basics of sketching & how to
realistically depict scenes. We will go outside and
sketch the wonderful scenery found in Big Sky. No
experience necessary. All supplies provided. (Ages 12
and up) August 1, 2:00 4:30 pm $50
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WILDERNESS MEDICINE
Big Sky Resort, Montana July
28 - August 1, 2010
Introduction | Program | Optional Workshops | Pre-Conference Workshop | Recreation
Evening Programs
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Children's Programs
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Registration
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