Wilderness First Aid Access Program

SheJumps Wilderness First Aid Access Program

A core element to the SheJumps mission is to pursue play without compromising safety. For those who play and work in the outdoors, a base knowledge of remote medical skills is essential to feel confident and self-sufficient on an adventure. Wilderness First Aid training (WFA) training not only educates around life-saving skills, but it’s intensive training that cultivates connection and community.

The goal of the SheJumps Wilderness First Aid Access Program is to increase access to outdoor education for Women of Color and women who have experienced barriers to access. Women of all races and ethnicities aged 18 and over can apply.

2025 applications open August 11-31

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2025 WILDERNESS FIRST AID ACCESS PROGRAM DETAILS

2025 Course Locations & Dates

Boston, MA

Course Dates: October 18-19. 2025
Provider: Institute for Wild Med
Location: Appalachian Mountain Club HQ
Spots available: 16

Seattle, WA

Course Dates: November 1-2, 2025
Provider & Location: CPR Seattle
Spots available: 16

2025 Key Dates:

Application opens: August 11
Application closes: August 31
Participants will be notified by email: September 2
Acceptance & deposit deadline: September 9

Additional Info:

Eligible applicants is open to women of all races and ethnicities aged 18+.
Program will cover the full cost of the Wilderness First Aid course. Travel, lodging, and food expenses are not included.
Participants must be able to attend both days (Saturday and Sunday) of the course for which they are selected.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

The SheJumps Wilderness First Aid Access Program has a goal of increasing access for Women of Color and women who have experienced barriers to accessing outdoor education. Women of all races and ethnicities aged 18+ can apply. We use a lottery-based randomized selection process, and race and ethnicity will not be considered in the selection process.

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is an intensive 16-hour program (2 days) that teaches important outdoor safety skills, and is frequently required training for jobs in outdoor recreation. Participants will receive a Wilderness First Aid certification card at the completion of class.

Cancellation & Deposit Policy:

While the course itself will be free, we are asking each selected participant to submit a fully refundable $50 deposit to reduce last minute cancellations and no-shows. Your deposit will save your spot on the course and also show us that you are committed to showing up for the course. Your deposit must be submitted during the course acceptance window and will be refunded after your WFA course.
If a participants is unable to attend the course, they must provide SheJumps with at least 14 days notice so that the spot can be given to a runner-up.
If a participants cancels 14 or more days before their course, their $50 deposit will be refunded.
If a participants cancels less than 14 days before their course or does not show up to their course, their $50 deposit will not be refunded.
All participants who attend both days of their course will receive a refund of their $50 deposit within one week of the course.

WILDERNESS FIRST AID
ACCESS PROGRAM HISTORY

In 2019, SheJumps set a goal—create a donation option to generate funds that directly support equitable access for Women of Color to outdoor education programs.

In 2020, an individual reached out to the SheJumps team with the goal of creating more opportunities in Wilderness First Aid education, specifically for women who have historically not had access to WFA trainings.

In 2021, the pilot program was made possible by individual SheJumps donors who strongly believe in offering equitable access to outdoor spaces.