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¶ Vancouver Island Workshops @ Horne Lake Caves
Thank you everyone who participated in the 2024 Vancouver Island Cave Rescue Workshops!
Hope to see you all again next year!
The BC Cave Rescue 2024 workshops took place at Horne Lake Caves between May 24 - 28th.
- The SRT training clinic - covers mandatory prerequisite skills and took place from Friday May 24th @ noon until 15:00
- Meet at the Horne Lake Caves Visitor Center to sign-in
- The Companion Cave Rescue Workshop ran from Friday May 24th @ 17:00 until Sunday May 26th @ 15:00.
- Meet at our Group Campsite #1 at the Horne Lake Regional Park Campground to sign-in
- The Cave Rescue Responder’s Workshop ran from Sunday May 26th @ 17:00 until Tuesday May 28th @ 15:00.
- Meet at our Group Campsite #1 at the Horne Lake Regional Park Campground to sign-in
- The timeline for the workshops can be found here.
¶ Logistics
- A group campsite with tent space at Horne Lake Regional Park is included with the workshop fees. Those wishing to stay in an RV or off-site will be responsible for their own accommodation.
- The closest town is Qualicum Bay, about a 30min drive. There isn't much down-time so don't expect to drive into town often (if ever).
- There will be time in the morning and evening to cook meals at camp but plan to bring a ‘bag lunch’ for the day as there won't be time to go back to camp and cook between sessions.
- Sessions start early and end late in the day. To keep things moving efficiently participants are asked to arrive on time and prepared for all sessions.
¶ Workshop Info
The two workshops will run independently and participants are able to take either or both. Both workshops are complimentary to each other and participants in the Rescue Responder's Workshop are encouraged to take both over the 5 day period.
Workshop fees are $110 if you take one or $200 for both, this includes the fee for our group campsite and the payment processing. Please keep in mind that BC Cave Rescue does not receive consistent funding from the government and primarily relies on donations and funds gathered from these workshops. Facilitators are volunteers and pay for their own travel expenses. If the workshop fee is a barrier, please let us know. We can offer assistance or make arrangements. Furthermore, donations in support of our cause are warmly welcomed and greatly valued.
Confirmations and payment details have been sent out. There is a waiting list and people will be contacted in the order that the signed up when spaces become available.
¶ How to sign up
Workshop registration is closed for the 2024 Vancouver Island Workshops.
Workshop space is limited. Filling out this form does not guarantee a space in the course. A follow up email will be sent out to inform you if you have made it on the course or not and to provide payment details.
¶ More info:
This website is a live document and will be continuously updated. Please check back frequently for the most up to date info!
- Companion Cave Rescue Workshop Details
- Rescue Responders Workshop Details
- SRT Clinic
- Workshop Timelines
- Required Equipment
- Workshop-Material
- White Nose Policy
¶ External Links
If you have any other questions, please reach out to info@caverescue.ca
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