Wilderness First Aid Access Program

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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.

2026 application opens July 28, 2026

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2026 WILDERNESS FIRST AID ACCESS PROGRAM DETAILS

2026 Course Location & Dates

Hudson Valley, NY

Course Dates: October 17-18. 2026
Provider: Institute for Wild Med
Location: The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center
Address: 200 Breakneck Rd, Haverstraw, NY 10927 (30 miles from Manhattan)
Spots available: 24

2026 Key Dates:

Application opens: July 28
Application closes: August 11
Participants will be notified by email: August 13
Acceptance & deposit deadline: August 20

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 as well as an online CPR training that must be completed prior to the WFA course. Travel, lodging, and food expenses are not included.
Participants must be able to attend both days, Saturday and Sunday.

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 a comprehensive 16-hour, two-day course that teaches essential outdoor emergency response and safety skills. This certification is widely recognized and is often required or preferred for jobs in outdoor recreation and education. As part of the training, participants will complete an online CPR course prior to attending the in-person WFA course. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Wilderness First Aid certification card and CPR certification.

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.