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Camp Training Opportunities

New Camp Rule Training 

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 from 1-4 pm at CampInnisfree, 2005 W. Schafer Rd., Howell, Michigan

Monday, May 11, 2009 from 1-4 pm at Lost Lake BSA, 4930 Lake Station, Lake, Michigan

No registration is necessary.

These were previous trainings offered by these providers. You may wish to contact themto see if they will be offered in the future.

Revised 2/19/09

Camp Health Officer Training - with Health Officer "Best Practices" Module

Camps Connect - Camp Ozanam - 7303 Walker Rd., Carsonville, MI 48419

This course will provide the participant with Camp Health Officer certification. American Red Cross course elements consist of CPR for the Professional Rescuer including AED training, First Aid Responding to Emergencies, and Bloodborne Pathogens training. This course will also include additional Michigan State Licensing compliance information, med-pass information, and ACA Accreditation information! Participants are strongly encouraged to have current (or RECENTLY expired within 1 yr.) First Aid and CPR certification, as the class will move at an accelerated pace.

Contact Jenny Fehn at (810) 367-3318 x201 oremail jfehn@girlscouts-macomb.org


 

American Canoe Association

Canoe Instructor Development Workshop and Certification Exam (IDW/ICE)

Where:        Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

What:         Instructor Development Workshop and Certification Exam for paddlers interested in being certified as ACA instructors in tandem canoe, up to and including, the Essentials of Touring level.

●To become certified as an instructor you must be at least 18 years of age and complete both the IDW and ICE.  You must also be an ACA member and maintain your SEI Dues

Contact Dr. Lynn Dominguez at:

domin1la@cmich.edu or phone at (989) 774-7305


 

Little Pine Island Camp

6889 Pine Island Drive

Comstock Park, MI 49321

American Red Cross CPR /First  & AED

This course will train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants. It will provide the lay responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and to minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives.

Certificates/Validity:    American Red Cross Standard First  (valid for 3 years)

American Red Cross Adult, Child and Infant CPR (valid for 1 year)

Books Needed:       Participant workbook for First /CPR/AED for the workplace

Skill cards for:  1) First    2) Adult CPR/AED   3) Infant/Child CPR

email:  executive@acamichigan.org    

fax: 616) 245.5259

   snail mail: ACA Michigan, PO Box 6177, Grand Rapids, MI 49516


 

Little Pine Island Camp

6889 Pine Island Drive

Comstock Park, MI 49321

CPR /First  & AED for the Professional Rescuer

This course is higher level of CPR for participants (i.e. lifeguards and health officers) who are more likely to respond to cardiac or breathing emergencies.  The course content and activities prepare participants to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning and injuries.

Certificates/Validity:   American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (valid for 1 year)

Books Needed:      Participant Manual

                            Register via email:  executive@acamichigan.org    

fax: 616) 245.5259

   snail mail:  ACA Michigan, PO Box 6177, Grand Rapids, MI 49516


 

Thumb Area Camps Presents:

A Great Camp Staff Mini Conference

Love, Peace & Rock & Roll

Camp Ozanam, 7303 Walker Road, Carsonville, MI 48419

on beautiful Lake Huron in the THUMB!

Questions? Call 810-622-8744


Wilderness First Responder Course

Shelby, Michigan

sponsored by American Youth Foundation - Miniwanca and Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities

Contact Katie at (231) 861-2262 ext 1112 or email at katie.hodgdon@ayf.com

www.ayf.com


Health Officer Training
at Walled Lake Outdoor Educ. Center -
    Register or more information
     313-576-41108, or 313--576-4110

The Timbers Girl Scout Camp

8195 Timbers Trail

Traverse City, MI 49684

American Red Cross CPR /First  & AED

This course will train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants. It will provide the lay responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and to minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives.

Certificates/Validity:   American Red Cross Standard First  (valid for 3 years)

American Red Cross Adult, Child and Infant CPR (valid for 1 year)

Books Needed:      Participant workbook for First /CPR/AED for the workplace

Skill cards for:  1) First    2) Adult CPR/AED   3) Infant/Child CPR

Red cover books copyrighted 2006 only

Register via email:   executive@acamichigan.org    

fax: 616) 245.5259

   snail mail:  ACA Michigan, PO Box 6177, Grand Rapids, MI 49516


The Timbers Girl Scout Camp

8195 Timbers Trail

Traverse City, MI 49684

CPR /First  & AED for the Professional Rescuer

This course is higher level of CPR for participants (i.e. lifeguards and health officers) who are more likely to respond to cardiac or breathing emergencies.  The course content and activities prepare participants to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning and injuries.

Certificates/Validity:   American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (valid for 1 year)

Books Needed:      Participant Manual

Red cover books copyrighted 2006 only

Register via email:  executive@acamichigan.org    

fax: 616) 245.5259

   snail mail:  ACA Michigan, PO Box 6177, Grand Rapids, MI 49516


 

Camp Health Officer Training

Little Pine Island Camp

Comstock Park, MI

Participants are strongly encouraged to have current (or RECENTLY expired within 1 yr.) CPR certification, as the class will move at an accelerated pace.

Contact Simon Bennett at (616) 784-1404 ext 225

www.lpicamp.org


 

Rope Course Training

The Timbers - Traverse City, Michigan

Please call Jarrah at (810) 720-9052 or email jbuch@gsfwc.org . Fax (810) 230-0955.

This course is being presented by Experiential Resources Inc.


 

Sailing School

The Timbers - Traverse City, Michigan

Please call Jarrah at (810) 720-9052 or email jbuch@gsfwc.org .  Fax :  (810) 230-0955.


 

Camp Michigania is hosting a National Rifle Association training

Courses offered:

Basic Rifle Course

Basic Shotgun Course

Instructor Component Course

Rifle Instructor Course

Shotgun Instructor Course

Contact Amy for information on dates and costs.

Amy White

Assistant Director, Michigania

03006 Camp Sherwood Rd.

Boyne City MI 49712

231-582-5203

awhite@umich.edu


 

NCCS CAMP NEWAYGO is hosting an ARC LIFEGUARD TRAINING

Both LGT classes will be offered at Camp Newaygo and include manuals, instruction, lodging and meals.  Contact Kendall for information at 231-652-1184 or kjex@nccsweb.org.


 

Wilderness First Aid

The Timbers - Traverse City, Michigan

(includes CPR and anaphylaxis training)

Girl Scouts Fair Winds Council

Please call Jarrah at (810) 720-9052 or email jbuch@gsfwc.org

Fax (810) 230-0955

This course is being presented by Wilderness Medical Associates.  More information is available at http://www.wildmed.com.


 

Camp Health Officer Training - with Health Officer "Best Practices" Module

Camp Hawthorn Hollow - Columbus Twp., MI

This course will provide the participant with Camp Health Officer certification. American Red Cross course elements consist of CPR for the Professional Rescuer including AED training, First Aid Responding to Emergencies, and Bloodborne Pathogens training. This course will also include a special "Health Officer Best Practices" module including additional Michigan State Camp Licensing compliance information, med-pass information, and ACA Accreditation information! Participants are strongly encouraged to have current (or RECENTLY expired within 1 yr.) First Aid and CPR certification, as the class will move at an accelerated pace. Meals and housing are included. Participants can stay overnight on June 19th (dinner not provided). The class will meet each day from 9am - approx. 5:00pm and includes evening self-study assignments. Participants must be able to attend ALL hours that class is in session. Participants will need to bring sleeping bag & pillows, towels, toiletries, etc.

Contact Jenny Fehn at (810) 367-3318 x201 or

email jfehn@girlscouts-macomb.org


 

Camp Health Officer Training -

Including "Health Officer Best Practices" Module

Camp Hawthorn Hollow - Columbus Twp., MI

This course will provide the participant with Camp Health Officer certification. American Red Cross course elements consist of CPR for the Professional Rescuer including AED training, First Aid Responding to Emergencies, and Bloodborne Pathogens training. This course will also include a special "Health Officer Best Practices" module including additional Michigan State Camp Licensing compliance information, med-pass information, and ACA Accreditation information! Participants are strongly encouraged to have current (or RECENTLY expired within 1 yr.) First Aid and CPR certification, as the class will move at an accelerated pace. Meals and housing are included. Participants can stay overnight on June 19th (dinner not provided). The class will meet each day from 9am - approx. 5:00pm and includes evening self-study assignments. Participants must be able to attend ALL hours that class is in session. Participants will need to bring sleeping bag & pillows, towels, toiletries, etc.

Please contact Camp Director , Jenny Fehn, for more information: (810) 367-3318; email jfehn@girlscouts-macomb.org .


CAMP HAWTHORN HOLLOW

1046-B Mayer Rd. ~ Columbus, MI 48063

Camp Health Officer      

This course will provide the participant with Camp Health Officer certification. American Red Cross course elements consist of CPR for the Professional Rescuer including AED training, First Aid Responding to Emergencies, and Bloodborne Pathogens training. This course will also include additional Michigan State Camp Licensing compliance information, med-pass information, and ACA Accreditation information! Participants are strongly encouraged to have current (or RECENTLY expired within 1 yr.) Standard First Aid and Community CPR certification, as the class will move at an accelerated pace. Meals and housing are included. The class will meet each day from 8am - approx. 4:00pm and includes evening self-study assignments. Participants must be able to attend ALL hours that class is in session. Participants will need to bring sleeping bag & pillows, towels, toiletries, etc.

Lifeguard Instructor

This course provides the participant with the ability to train and certify lifeguards through the American Red Cross. The pre-requisite is current lifeguard certification. Participants must be able to attend ALL hours that class is in session. Participants will need to bring sleeping bag (if staying overnight) & pillows, bathing suit, towels, toiletries, etc.           

Lifeguard Training                          

This course provides the participant with American Red Cross Lifeguard certification including Lifeguard First Aid, AED, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. There are no pre-requisites for the course, however participants must have good swimming ability (can swim at least 500 yards), and the ability to pass both hands-on and written tests. Meals and housing are included. The class will meet from approximately 8:00am - 5:00pm each day. Participants must be able to attend ALL hours that class is in session. Participants will need to bring sleeping bag & pillows, bathing suit, towels, toiletries, etc.

CPR for the Professional Rescuer (also known as Lifeguarding CPR)

This course provides participants with the CPR/PR recertification needed to maintain current Lifeguarding or Camp Health Officer certification. The pre-requisite is previous CPR/PR certification within one year.

(810) 367-3318

www.girlscouts-macomb.org ~ jfehn@girlscouts-macomb.org

 

 

S.T.E.P.S., Inc.

(734) 416-1565 office
info@stepscorp.com

Experiential Education as it applies to an "at risk" student population

This workshop will be hands on and cover several activities and techniques designed to capture the attention of students, spotlighting their ability to succeed. Trainees will come away with a variety of activities for use in the classroom, along with numerous discussion techniques, and a reference manual.

Low Prop Initiatives and Group Activities

Improve your group management and team development skills using interactive modules in these one day workshops.

Level 1 Intro to Group Initiatives and Low Ropes Course Facilitation

Learn the elements of group facilitation for educational or developmental programming and gain knowledge of a wealth of team and leadership development theory and models to guide groups to achieve their goals in this three day workshop.

Level 1 Intro to High Course Facilitation

From course orientation and program framing to equipment fitting, safety instruction, and emergency management this three day workshop will provide trainees with a variety of skills.

Call S.T.E.P.S., Inc. at (734) 416-1565 for further details regarding all workshops.

 

 

 

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