The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine

Santa Fe, New Mexico

June 2-6, 2027

CHILDREN & TEEN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Our wilderness education program for children is nationally acclaimed and classes fill quickly. Please register early!

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SURVIVAL FOR KIDS

Saturday, July 23, 8:30 - 11:30 am
Monday, July 25, 8:30 - 11:30 am. $70

An interactive and educational workshop designed exclusively for children to provide a positive, fun, and rewarding experience. Children learn how to avoid getting lost, spend a survival night out, and stay warm. This workshop includes practice signaling and building improvised shelters. 

(Ages 6-11) Instructor: Dora Kibbee

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SURVIVAL FOR TEENS

Saturday, July 23: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm $70
Sunday, July 24: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm $70

This course is designed to teach older children about trip preparation, creating a useful survival kit, how to navigate safely, avoid getting lost in the backcountry, build improvised shelters and fires, find food, and survive an unexpected night out. Please bring water, a healthy snack, and sun protection. Light rain gear is suggested. Closed toe shoes are required.

(Ages 12 and up) Instructor: Danny Kibbee

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SURVIVING INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & STUDY ABROAD

Sunday, July 24, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. $70

Many students travel abroad during high school and college for classes and semesters in foreign countries, and many leave the U.S. without adequate preparation. This interactive course will teach important lessons on preparing for foreign travel, situational awareness, safety, lost passports and other important documents, communication, and how to cope with a crisis or emergency when away from home.

(Ages 12 and up) Instructor: Dora Kibbee

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TRACKING & WILDERNESS AWARENESS FOR TEENS

Tuesday, July 26, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. $70

With so many distractions in our lives, we often overlook important information that is right under our feet. This fun and interactive workshop will teach teens about tracking, situational awareness, travel safety and how to avoid getting lost in the outdoors. We will identify animal habits and patterns of life in the wilderness around Big Sky.

(Ages 12 and up)

child firstaid kids cme course

WILDERNESS FIRST AID FOR KIDS

Sunday, July 24, 8:30 - 11:30 am. $75

Children can make a difference or even save a life if they know first aid. This course will teach children to recognize and manage common medical problems and emergencies. They learn CPR and how to use an AED. Tuition includes a first aid kit designed for children and course certificate.

(Ages 7-11) Instructor: Philip White

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WILDERNESS FIRST AID FOR TEENS

Monday, July 25 3, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. $85

This exciting hands-on course is designed to teach young adults how to take care of themselves and others in an emergency. Tuition includes a first aid kit and certification card.

(Ages 12 and up) Instructor: Philip White

For more information or to register please call

844-WILDCME (844-945-3263)

or

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