Wilderness Medicine Summer Camp (First Aid Focus)

Conquer the great outdoors!

Our Wilderness Medicine Summer Camp (First Aid Focus) participants will role-play emergency situations in the wild and learn how to prepare for natural disasters. These future emergency medics will also learn about snake bites, hypothermia, tourniquets, poisonous plants, edible plants, distress signals, forest fires, tornadoes, mosquito bites, and more! This is an experience full of STEM-based learning, activities, and crafts.

The students in our mixed-age group classroom are divided into:

• Age group: 8-12 years old

Our teachings are based on STEM principles. We aim to ignite the passion of future healthcare heroes and get them excited about how the body works, as well as the importance of health! Every day your child will return home with materials to show you what they learned. Of note, all the necessary materials for each class are provided to students. At the end of the session, camp concludes with a graduation ceremony where each student receives a personalized diploma.

Board-certified physicians and experts in the field of child education have collaborated to write our curriculum. Our instructors are well-trained and they have an interest in health sciences and education. They will deliver fun, engaging and interactive content. Additionally, all our instructors have provided a vulnerable sector check.

Your camper will make new friends as teamwork, role-playing and collaboration are key parts of our activities. Your child will have an unforgettable summer filled with lots of fun, fun…and fun! 

A few of our students are on a wilderness walk to a nearby ecosystem!

About the location

Ashbury College is a leading independent school for boys and girls in Grades 4 to 12, located in Ottawa’s Rockcliffe Park region. We are happy to partner with Ashbury College for this camp.

We will conduct as many activities as possible outdoors, weather permitting! We especially cannot wait to lead outdoor wilderness walks to nearby ecosystems for the full-day option.

Safety procedures

Keeping in mind the safety of our children, staff and volunteers, we follow applicable public health guidelines. All children are expected to abide by the safety rules at camp. With this in mind, every week before beginning our sessions, our team sets safety expectations with campers. These include but are not limited to the following:

• Fire safety and practice
• Playtime safety rules
• Outdoor rules

If you didn’t find a spot, please register on our waitlist for free. In the event of increased registration, additional classes may open.

A nut-free lunch is provided.

Additionally, your child will need unscented sunscreen and a towel/picnic blanket. Some classes will be conducted outdoors.

Click here for more details and registration for our Wilderness Medicine Summer Camp (First Aid Focus).

Act fast; discounted Earlybird registration ends March 19th!

Have a question? Please feel free to contact us!