--- title: "BSA High Adventure Wilderness First Aid Requirements" url: https://www.frcpr.com/p/bsa-high-adventure-wfa-requirements description: "Current Wilderness First Aid and CPR requirements for Philmont, Florida Sea Base, Northern Tier, Summit BSA, Maine High Adventure and Lenhok'sin." lang: en --- # Boy Scout High Adventure: Wilderness First Aid Requirements Image: Boy Scout High Adventure: Wilderness First Aid Requirements (https://izynwnzmtvhzqqmwpocu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/company-logos/custom-pages/bsa-logo.jpg) Because Wilderness First Aid (https://www.frcpr.com/courses/wilderness-first-aid-wfa) is now required in some fashion by all of the major Boy Scouts of America (BSA) High Adventure Bases, we keep a complete and up-to-date list of current requirements for **_Philmont Scout Ranch_**, **_Florida Sea Base_**, **_Northern Tier_**, **_Bechtel Summit_** (home of the National Jamboree), **_Maine High Adventure_**, as well as National Capital Area Council's **_Lenhok'Sin_** high adventure program. _The list below is current as of April 10, 2023._ Image: Philmont Scout Ranch (https://izynwnzmtvhzqqmwpocu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/company-logos/custom-pages/bsa-philmont.jpg) ## Philmont Scout Ranch Philmont requires that each crew have **_two participants who have completed Wilderness First Aid_** and two participants with CPR training. Current certification cards must be presented upon check-in to verify this requirement. _This requirement can be met by youth and/or adult participants._ View Source (https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/philmonttreks/trekrequirements/crewrequirements/) Image: Florida Sea Base (https://izynwnzmtvhzqqmwpocu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/company-logos/custom-pages/bsa-seabase.jpg) ## Florida Sea Base **_At least one adult leader in each crew_** must complete Wilderness First Aid and Basic CPR/AED from an agency approved by the American Camping Association or hold a higher professional license such as MD, DO, EMT, RN, LPN or WFR. Multiple crews require multiple trained leaders. _Sea Base highly recommends that every adult leader completes WFA and CPR/AED._ View Source (https://www.bsaseabase.org/scouts/resources/participant-guides/) Image: Northern Tier (https://izynwnzmtvhzqqmwpocu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/company-logos/custom-pages/bsa-northerntier.jpg) ## Northern Tier Northern Tier requires that **_at least one adult leader in each crew_** present proof of current training in Wilderness First Aid, CPR/AED and Weather Hazards. Northern Tier also recommends at least one adult complete BSA Paddle Craft Safety training. View Source (https://www.ntier.org/canoetreks/advisors-guide-and-participant-handbook/) Image: Summit BSA (https://izynwnzmtvhzqqmwpocu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/company-logos/custom-pages/bsa-summit.jpg) ## Summit BSA Units in the Bikepacking, Pack and Paddle, Polaris ATV, or New River Experience programs must have **_at least one participant_** (youth or adult) who has completed CPR and Wilderness First Aid. The Summit strongly suggests **_two or more individuals_** attain WFA. Units in the Summit Experience, Marksman Experience, or James C. Justice National Scout Camp are **_not required_** to have a trained individual, but the health and safety team **highly recommends at least one participant trained in both**. View Source (https://summitbsa.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/R-FINAL-Summit-General-Program-Guide-15-Mar-2023-2.pdf) Image: Maine High Adventure (https://izynwnzmtvhzqqmwpocu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/company-logos/custom-pages/bsa-maine.jpg) ## Maine High Adventure Maine High Adventure has no formal Wilderness First Aid or CPR requirement, but director Art Morgan stated that "_it is **STRONGLY** recommended that each and every participant have both Wilderness First Aid and CPR training._" It is a recommendation, NOT a requirement. View Source (https://www.mainehighadventure.org/pricing) Image: Goshen's Lenhok'sin (https://izynwnzmtvhzqqmwpocu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/company-logos/custom-pages/bsa-lenhoksin.jpg) ## Goshen's Lenhok'sin For crews on the Lenhok'sin Trail Trek or James River Canoe Trek, **_one or more crew members_** must have Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED as well as Weather Hazards training and Safe Swim Defense. View Source (https://www.gotogoshen.org/camps-programs/lenhoksin-high-adventure/#treks) High Adventure Bases of the Boy Scouts of America are outdoor recreation facilities operated at the national level. Each offers wilderness programs such as canoeing, backpacking or sailing, and opportunities for Scouts to earn the 50-Miler Award. They are administered by the High Adventure Division of the National Council of the BSA. Image: ACA Approved Wilderness Medicine Providers (https://izynwnzmtvhzqqmwpocu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/company-logos/custom-pages/aca-providers.jpeg) ACA Approved Wilderness Medicine Providers ## Get your crew WFA & CPR certified Find an upcoming Wilderness First Aid or CPR class near you. 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