Elective
Courses
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At least two "electives" must be taken in
order to complete The Wilderness Experience Certificate
Programme:
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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: February 11-12, 2012
Loyalist College, Bancroft Campus
Price: $225.00 + taxes + college fees
Registration
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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.
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Winter
Date: Saturday, March 3, 2012 Loyalist College, Bancroft Campus
Time: 9am - 3pm
Fall
Date: Saturday, November 3, 2012 Loyalist College, Bancroft
Campus
Time: 9am - 3pm
Price: $110.00 + taxes + college fees
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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: September 8-9, 2012
Location: Bruce Peninsula Region
Price: $225.00 + taxes + college fees
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Introduction to Bushcraft
This hands-on, one day workshop introduces individuals to the
basics of knife ettiquette. Students will learn the art of fashioning rope from
grasses, construct deadfalls, and gain an insight into making fire with the
firebow. Participants are asked to bring a packed lunch and dress for the
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Date: June 9, 2012
9:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Bruce Peninsula Region
Price: $110.00 + taxes + college fees
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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 (Dates TBD). Ask instructor
for details.
Date: Friday, October 19, 2012
Time: 9:30pm
Weekend Date: October 19-21
Loyalist College, Bancroft Campus
Price: $225.00 + taxes + college fees
Registration
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| 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 taxes and college Fees. |
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