¶ BC Workshops - 2026 May @ Horne Lake Caves
¶ 2026 Workshop Schedule - Sign Up Open
The 2026 BC Workshop registration is now live. Please review the information on this page and find a link to the sign up form below.
¶ Workshops Overview
2026 BC May Workshop Schedule:
- SRT training clinic - covers mandatory prerequisite skills and will take place on Friday May 29th @ noon until 15:00
- Companion Rescue Workshop will run from Friday May 29th @ 16:30 until Sunday May 31st @ 15:00
- Cave Rescue Responders Workshop will run from Sunday May 31st @ 18:00 until Tuesday June 2nd @ 15:00
- There is mandatory pre-reading to prepare for the workshops and to reduce ‘classroom’ time.
¶ Logistics
- Campsites 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.
- Standard campsites will be available during the Companion Workshop and we will move to a Group campsite for the Responders workshop.
- 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. The Rescue Response Workshop builds on the skills covered during the Companion Workshop so participants 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 campsites 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.
¶ How to sign up
Registration for the 2026 BC Workshops on Vancouver Island is open.
Workshop space is limited and filling out the form does not guarantee a space in the course. A follow up email will be sent out by April 12th to inform you if you have made it on the course or not and to provide payment details.
Sign up form - Workshops are now both full. Use the sign up to be added to a waitlist.
¶ 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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