Camping Instructor Trainer Application

There are two ways to become a Camping IT. The traditional method involves completing all of the prerequisites and the online IT training before beginning apprenticing with one or more IT mentors. There are limited circumstances in which you can begin your IT development without all the prerequisites; see the IT Manual and our program manual for current details.

Alternatively, the IT transfer method allows existing Paddle Canada ITs, in certain circumstances, to skip the apprenticeships in recognition of previous IT training (in Camping or any other stream). If you meet all the prerequisites for this IT certification and have achieved an equivalent IT certification in any Paddle Canada stream then you can apply to use the IT transfer method.

You can contact the Program Committee before being accepted into the IT development program to receive access to the relevant IT online training module. Completing the module and the assigned project typically takes 1-2 weeks. If you have previously completed that module as part of another Paddle Canada IT program, you will not need to redo it.

Whether you are following the traditional or the IT transfer method, your first step is to complete this application!

This form has multiple pages. In order to complete this application you will need the following:

• your Paddle Canada member number,
• why you want to become an IT,
• your prerequisite skills certification, the date it occurred, its course number, and the instructor’s name,
• your prerequisite instructor certification, the date it occurred, its course number, and the IT’s name,
• your prerequisite IT certification (if applicable), the date it occurred, its course number, and the IT’s name,
• all of the prerequisite skills courses you have taught, their course dates, their course numbers, and the number of student in each course, and
• all of the prerequisite instructor courses you have taught (if applicable), their course dates, their course numbers, and the number of student in each course.

Under normal circumstances you can expect to hear back within 2-3 weeks regarding your application. Any incomplete information on the form will delay processing.

These are the prerequisites for the IT certification you seek.

If you are missing any prerequisites then you must make a note in the relevant space. Longer explanations can go into Why you want to be an IT section. There are limited circumstances in which you can begin your IT development without all the prerequisites. Please see the IT Manual and our program manual for current details.

• At least 18 years of age
• Skills Certification​: Camping Leadership skills
• Instructor Certification: Wilderness Camping Instructor
• Teaching Experience: Taught five or more Camping Basic Skills courses, each with at least 3 students
• First Aid: Current certification in wilderness first aid (16 hours) with CPR

These are the prerequisites for the IT certification you seek.

If you are missing any prerequisites then you must make a note in the relevant space. Longer explanations can go into Why you want to be an IT section. There are limited circumstances in which you can begin your IT development without all the prerequisites. Please see the IT Manual and our program manual for current details.

• At least 18 years of age
• Skills Certification​: Camping Leadership skills
• Instructor Certification: Camping Leadership Instructor
• IT Certification: Basic Camping IT
• Teaching Experience: Taught four or more Wilderness Camping Skills courses, each with at least 3 students
• IT Teaching Experience: Taught two or more Camping Basic Instructor courses, each with at least 3 students
• First Aid: Current certification in wilderness first aid (16 hours) with CPR

These are the prerequisites for the IT certification you seek.

If you are missing any prerequisites then you must make a note in the relevant space. Longer explanations can go into Why you want to be an IT section. There are limited circumstances in which you can begin your IT development without all the prerequisites. Please see the IT Manual and our program manual for current details.

• At least 18 years of age
• Skills Certification​: Camping Leadership skills
• Instructor Certification: Camping Leadership Instructor
• Instructor Trainer Certification: Wilderness Camping Instructor Trainer
• Teaching Experience: Taught three or more Camping Leadership Skills courses, with at least 3 students in each course
• IT Experience: Taught four or more Camping Instructor courses including at least two Wilderness Camping Instructor courses, with at least 3 students in each course
• First Aid: Current certification in wilderness first aid (16 hours) with CPR