Commuting is allowed, except as noted.
Courses begin at 8:30 each day and end on the afternoon of the last day, at the instructor’s discretion.
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| Water Safety – American Red Cross certification courses |
Waterfront
Lifeguard
Training
|
Dates
Session 1: May 31 – June 2
Session 2: June 6
– June 8
Prerequisites
age 15 by the end of the course; must be able to swim 550 yards continuously using the front crawl w/ rotary breathing and breast stroke; surface dive to a minimum depth of 8 feet and retrieve a 10-pound object in under 1 minute 40 seconds.
Course Description
This three-day course is taught by a Red Cross certified instructor trainer. On successful completion of the course the student will be granted Waterfront Lifeguard Training and First-Aid certifications (valid for 3 years) and a CPR for the professional rescuer certification (valid for 1 year).
Tuition
$375.00 ($330.00 without lodging) |
Water Safety Instructor |
Dates
June 9
– June 11
Course Description
A required certification for most camps and pools that
offer swim instruction. This is an American Red Cross course (ARC) taught by a certified instructor-trainer. Successful completion leads to ARC Water Safety Instructor certification and certifies the individual to teach Parent & Child Aquatics; six levels of Learn to Swim; Basic Water Rescue; Water safety Today. Close enough to the start of most summer programs to accommodate training of international staff.
Tuition
$375.00 ($330.00 without lodging) |
Lifeguard Training Review / Recertification Course |
Date
June 13, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Prerequisites
currently certified as Waterfront Lifeguard and nearing expiration, or expired for less than 12 months; current CPR for the professional rescuer certification. Proof of certification must accompany registration. Must have reviewed the current lifeguard training book available at your local Red Cross chapter.
Course Description
Required every three years to re-certify as a waterfront lifeguard. This one-day course is taught by a certified Red Cross trainer; reviews all required skills for Waterfront Lifeguard certification, but not book work. Successful completion leads to Waterfront Lifeguard certification (valid for 3 years).
Tuition
$135.00 |
CPR for the Professional Rescuer Recertification |
Date
June 13, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Prerequisites
currently certified and nearing expiration, or expired for less than 12 months. Proof
of certification must accompany registration. Must have reviewed the current CPR for the Professional Rescuer book available at your local Red Cross chapter.
Course Description
Required annually to maintain
current Waterfront Lifeguard certification. Reviews all required skills of CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification. Successful completion leads to CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification (valid for 1 year).
Tuition
$50.00 |
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| Paddling – American Canoe Association (ACA) Certification courses |
River Canoe or Kayak Instructor |
Dates
June 6 – 8
Course Description
Taught by certified ACA instructor trainers from Zoar Outdoor, this three-day course is designed to meet the needs of camps, outfitters, and guides who lead river trips, or give basic safety instruction on moving water up to Class I and II. Course content includes teaching techniques, safety skills and group management skills. Successful completion leads to either the ACA Essential (Level 2), or Basic (Level 3) Instructor certification, depending on actual participant performance. Certification is valid for 4 years. Solid flat water skills and experience on moving water up to Class II required; teaching experience preferred.
Tuition
$540.00 ($495.00 without lodging) |
River Rescue Clinic |
Date
June 9
Course Description
This one day skills development course prepares instructors for
managing river rescue situations. Throw rope basics, swimming in moderate rapids, effective wading rescues and basic unpinning strategies, with more advanced skills as time allows. Not a certification course.
Tuition
$145.00 ($130.00 without lodging) |
Whitewater Instructor |
Dates
June 6 – 10
Course Description
This course is an extension of the Basic Instructor course
and prepares participants for leading groups on moving water up to Class II. Includes the River Rescue clinic. Whitewater Instructor candidates need to demonstrate leadership and group management skills; model paddling strokes and effective teaching techniques on Class II water, and paddle Class III. Teaching experience required. Successful completion leads to Whitewater Instructor (Level 4) certification, valid for 4 years.
Tuition
$840.00 ($765.00 without lodging) |
Paddlers, please note:
* These courses are NOT skill courses for novice paddlers.
* Prices include required A.C.A. fee: $65.00 for membership and instructor validation from the Safety, Education and Instruction Committee of the ACA, and $25.00 for the Instructors Manual.
* Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: boat, helmet, paddle, PFD.
* Rental equipment will be available from Kabeyun at an extra charge of $15.00 per day. |
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| Backcountry Medicine |
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) |
Dates
June 2 – 10
Course Description
This nine-day course goes well beyond the WFA
course to examine more deeply the mechanisms of injuries and illnesses, and exploring the treatment of less common illnesses and injury encountered in the backcountry. Long-term care, decision making and improvised rescue covered in-depth.
Tuition
$740.00 (lodging at Kabeyun required) |
Wilderness First-Aid (WFA) |
Dates
June 11 – 12
Course Description
Includes CPR. This two-day course has become the
standard first-aid course for camp counselors and backcountry trip leaders. Successful completion leads to a two-year certification; recognized by the American Camping Association as meeting their first-aid requirement for staff.
Tuition
$225.00 (lodging at Kabeyun required) |
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| Archery - National Archery Association certifications |
Level I Instructor |
Dates
Session 1: May 31 – June 1
Session 2: June 12 – 13
Course Description
This course is specifically designed to qualify instructors for camps and other
youth instructional programs. Topics include setting up and operating a safe range, effective teaching techniques, games and group management. No experience required; must be at least 15 years old. Certification with the National Archery Association is valid for 4 years.
Tuition
$195.00 ($165.00 without lodging) |
Level II Instructor |
Dates
June 3 –4
Course Description
This two-day course is for individuals with at least one year of
archery teaching experience. Topics include coaching proper shooting form, equipment tuning, coaching styles, sports psychology and use of video. Participants must be at least 18 years old and will be required to pass an entrance exam on equipment, safety and shooting form. Graduates can teach the Level I Instructor course. Certification with the National Archery Association is valid for 4 years.
Tuition
$410.00 ($380.00 without lodging) |
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