STAFF TRAINING &
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ROPES COURSE TRAINING
May 20 - 22, 2008
Camp Blackhawk, Elton, WI
Learn the basics of facilitating group initiatives, challenge course activities, and high ropes. This course will include facilitation techniques, belay techniques, high course rescues, and risk management on a ropes course.
$350 (includes the course, meals, and lodging). Registration deadline: May 12, 2008. Limited amount of spots available. For more details or to register click HERE.

 

WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSE
May 22 - 23, 2008
Camp Gray, Reedsburg, WI (1 hour north of Madison)
This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course will be taught by Greg Friese, a Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA) Lead Instructor and founder of Emergency Preparedness Systems, LLC. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive WMA Wilderness First Aid certification, meeting ACA standards for wilderness first aid. Camp Gray can provide lodging and meal accommodations for participants who are interested. If you would like to learn more about the course or to sign up, please contact Joe Van Tassel or call 1-800-711-4729.

 

LIFEGUARD COURSE (American Red Cross)
May 26 - 30, 2008
Lake Lucerne Camp and Retreat Center, Neshkoro, WI
Cost is $200 , includes Lifeguard Book, CPR mask, Lunch and certification upon successful completion of Life Guard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Waterfront Lifeguard. Lodging & meals will be offered by Lake Lucerne Camp and Retreat Center for an additional fee.
Registration is limited to 15 individuals. All fees for course, lodging, meals, etc. must accompany registration form. Please make checks payable to Lake Lucerne Camp and Retreat Center. Course registration fee is nonrefundable. Email Laura for a complete registration form or for more details.

 

ARCHERY INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COURSE
Level 1 Instructor
June 1, 2008 9:00am – 6:00pm
Mukwonago Town Park: W320 S8357 Beulah Avenue, Mukwonago, WI 53149
Would you like to be trained to offer beginner archery classes to schools, camps, parties, company picnics, and recreation departments? You and your friends can become certified to teach basic archery programs in as little as 8 hours! You’ll learn how to set up and operate a safe short-term archery program, how to teach new archers, how to maintain your equipment, and how to create fun games for your new archers. Certification is through NADA National Alliance for the Development of Archery, and taught by a Certified Level I National Archery Association Instructor.
Instructor: Russ Robertson
Ages: 18 years of age or older
Fee: $75.00 per participant ($85.00 if registering after May 12th)
Capacity: Minimum 6, Maximum 20
Registration Deadline Monday, May 12th by 3:30 p.m
We cannot accept phone, fax or credit payments. Payment MUST be sent with registrations. NO REFUNDS after deadline. Late registration if space available with a $10.00 late fee per participant.
Contact Information:
Town of Mukwonago Rec. Dept. W320 S8315 Beulah Road, Mukwonago, WI 53149 Phone: 262-363-7077

 

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
June 7 - 11, 2008
Camp Nicolet, Eagle River, WI
Waterfront lifeguarding - for lifeguards at non-surf, open water environments such as lakes and rivers, as well as traditional pools. Surveillance skills to recognize and prevent injuries, rescue skills (water and land), first aid and professional rescuer CPR, and professional lifeguarding
responsibilities. 30 - 37 hours. Must be 15 or older.
Cost is $250 - includes 12 meals, lodging, course, instructor and facility fee.
For more information & registration click HERE.