The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine
Big Sky Ski Resort, Montana
February 21 - 25, 2026
Survival and First Aid for Children and Teens
Our wilderness education program for children is nationally acclaimed and classes fill quickly. Please register early!

SURVIVAL FOR KIDS
Monday, February 24, 2025
8:30 - 11:30 am, $75
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: Danny Kibbee

SURVIVAL FOR TEENS
Monday, February 24, 2025
1:00 - 4:00 pm, $75
This course is designed to teach older children how to navigate safely, avoid getting lost in the backcountry, build improvised shelters and fires, find food, and survive an unexpected night out.
(Ages 12 and up) Instructor: Danny Kibbee

WILDERNESS FIRST AID FOR TEENS
Monday, February 24, 2025
8:30am - 12:00 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.
(Ages 12 and up) Instructor: Catherine Robnett, RN, MSN, CFRN, CEN, CCRN

WILDERNESS FIRST AID FOR KIDS
Sunday, February 23, 2025
8:30 - 11:30 am, $80
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. Tuition includes a first aid kit designed for children and course certificate.
(Ages 7-11) Instructor: Catherine Robnett, RN, MSN, CFRN, CEN, CCRN

Advanced Wilderness Survival for Teens
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
8:30 - 11:30 am, $75
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 come prepared to be out in the snow.
SURVIVAL FOR TEENS IS A PRE-REQUISITE.
(Ages 12 and up) Faculty: Danny Kibbee
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