Elective Courses At least two "electives" must be taken in order to complete The Wilderness Experience Certificate Programme: Winter Camping Moccasin Workshop Introduction to Search and Rescue Voyageur Lifestyle Canoeing Programme Advanced Survival & Tracking Winter Camping Our seminar and the weekend trip will emphasise the special concerns of cold weather camping. Students are responsible for all equipment, including personal clothing, camping fees, food and transportation to and from the weekend site. Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2008 evening session - Georgian College, Owen Sound Campus and Loyalist College, Bancroft Campus Time: 7:00-10:00 pm Weekend Dates: February 9 & 10, 2008 Price: $225.00 + taxes + college fees Registration Moccasin Workshop This one-day workshop is for individuals interested in mastering the art of making their own leather moccasins. Participants will learn to identify different types of leather and their characteristics; discuss various tanning methods; how to utilize specific tools of the trade; as well as techniques needed to complete a pair of moccasins. All tools, leather, and sinew are supplied. Patterns provided range from children's size to men's extra large. Participants are encouraged to register in the Buckskin Coat Making workshop. Ask the instructor for details. Winter Date: Saturday, February 23, 2008 session at Georgian College, Owen Sound Campus Time: 9am - 3pm Date: Sunday, February 24, 2008 session at Loyalist College, Bancroft Campus Time: 9am - 3pm Fall Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008 session at Georgian College, Owen Sound Campus Time: 9am - 3pm Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008 session at Loyalist College, Bancroft Campus Time: 9am - 3pm Price: $110.00  + taxes + college fees Registration Introduction to Search and Rescue This course will highlight the specific needs, requirements, and activities traditionally associated with wilderness search and rescue skills, including call-out procedures, search techniques, and the psychology of the injured/lost victim(s). Other topics include: dealing with injuries/death; expectations of the search party; statistics/profile/behaviour of the lost casualty; methods of interviewing key personnel, including witnesses and family; as well as map/compass work. Date: Friday, September 12, 2008 Time: 9:30pm Weekend Date: September 13 & 14, 2008 Location: Loyalist College, Bancroft Campus Price: $225.00 + taxes + college fees Registration Voyageur Lifestyle Canoeing Programme Course Description This course is designed for those individuals who wish to relive the lifestyle of the early voyageurs. Participants will experience an overnight canoeing outing in a North canoe, sleep under their vessel, cook bannock, make jerky, start fires with flint and steel, and learn about the edible wild. Course is held in the Bruce Peninsula region. Exact location is supplied after registration. Fee covers all costs except personal/camping equipment, food and transportation to/from the weekend site; all canoeing gear is supplied. Date: Friday, September 26, 2008 Time: 9:30pm Weekend Date: September 27-28, 2008. Location: Bruce Peninsula Region Price: $225.00 + taxes + college fees Registration Advanced Survival & Tracking This course is specifically tailored to meet the needs of those individuals who have successfully completed a winter, spring, or fall wilderness survival session. Our focus is to develop, sharpen, and expand the participant's repertoire of survival skills, including use of the firebow and tracking techniques.Graduates are encouraged to register in the 9-day Summer Simulation course (2008 dates TBD). Ask instructor for details. Date: Friday, October 17, 2008 Time:  9:30pm Weekend Date: October 18 & 19, 2008 Location: Loyalist College, Bancroft Campus Price: $225.00 + taxes + college fees Registration When booking the services of Survival in the Bush Inc., a 50% non-refundable deposit is required. The remaining funds are due 45 days prior to course commencement. Medical reasons notwithstanding, should the client withdraw from any course, a 50% cancellation fee is automatically deducted from the full registration cost. If withdrawing with less than 45 days notice prior to course commencement, there is no refund. Survival in the Bush Inc., reserves the right to refuse a student's participation in any course should safety become a factor. All courses are subject to applicable GST and Ancillary Fees.