Sat, Jun 06
|Woodstock, IL
Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Duration: 80 hours (Hybrid) Tuition: $850 - $895 Age: 16+ yrs Certifications : WFR, Epinephrine Auto-injector , CPR WFR is the industry standard for professional guides, trip leaders, search and rescue team members, outdoor recreationists, camp staff and international travelers.
Time, Date & Location
Jun 06, 2026, 8:00 AM – Jun 10, 2026, 6:00 PM
Woodstock, IL, 2710 S Country Club Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Know before You go
PLEASE READ: Important Course Information
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Venue: Loyola University Retreat & Ecology Campus https://www.luc.edu/retreatcampus/
Travel, Meals, and Lodging:
Meals and Lodging Reservation Request Form (available on a first-come, first-served basis)
Staying and/or dining on campus during the Hybrid WFR course is highly convenient, as class hours run from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with one evening session until 9:00 p.m.
Details: Lodging and meal packages
Total: 5 nights lodging includes 3 meals per day
Check In Fri, June 5, 2026
Check Out Wed, June 10, 2026
Dorm style rooms consist of two twin size beds, a sink, closet and desk. Restrooms and showers are down the hall.
Hotel rooms consist two full size beds, a desk and private bathroom.
Day visitors can book meal plan.
Housing Options: (includes meals)
$625 Single occupancy -Hotel room
$475 Single occupancy -Dorm style room
$525 Double occupancy -Hotel room
$425 Double occupancy -Dorm style room
Day visitor meals package ( available in the venue Dining Room)
$225 = 5 days (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Alternatively, Woodstock, Illinois, a 15 minute drive away has lodging, grocery and food options.
Travel Directions:
Drive 50-60 min northwest of O'Hare International Airport.
Train: Metra Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) from Ogilvie Transportation Center to Woodstock, IL
In person classes are taught from 8am to 6pm daily with an hour for lunch at noon. Day 3 has an additional evening session.
The Hybrid WFR combines 3 modules of online learning with 5 days of in-person training. You’ll begin by completing work in an online platform that includes readings, videos and quizzes. Each module requires 10 to 15 hours to complete, and you’ll need to finish them before the in-person portion begins. The 5-day in-person course will focus on skills and scenarios.
You'll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather, so come prepared for wet, muddy, cold, or hot environments!
Continuing Education & Academic Credit
● 62 hours EMT CEUs
● FAWM credits awarded depend on personal credit needs.
● 3 credits University of Utah ($)
● 3 credits Western State Colorado University ($)
CPR: YES
Additional Details
Continuing Education This course is pre-approved for 70 hours of EMT Continuing Education Hours by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE).If you're an active member of the Wilderness Medical Society, you may earn up to 55 hours of credit towards a Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) with this course. Check with the Wilderness Medical Society for your personal credit details.
Academic Credit This course is approved for 3 college credits through the University of Utah and 3 college credits through Western Colorado University.
Course ApprovalThis course is recognized by the American Camp Association to meet specific ACA standards requiring certifications. The course meets the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid training requirements. Additionally, the Wilderness First Aid course (WILDMI-554), and when included the CPR/AED course (WILDMI-134), are approved by the United States Coast Guard to meet the first aid and CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(i)(1)(ii) and 46 CFR 11.201(i)(2)(iiI) for a merchant mariner credential.
Registration and all customer service for this course is handled by NOLS Wilderness Medicine.
NOLS Course Policies Apply Please review NOLS policies including cancellation policies, attendance requirements, minimum age requirements, and more.
Lodging and meal packages for this course is handled by Midwest Outdoor Skills Training.