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In 2014, Bay Area Wilderness Training has six group campsite reservations at Anthony Chabot Regional Park’s Puma Point campground to give away to BAWT trained leaders.   The dates and locations for the trips cannot be changed.  Each reservations is for a minimum of 11...

Please join the festivities with the Camping at the Presidio (CAP) Program as we celebrate the end of our fifth year of camping! Who: All CAP certified leaders, friends, colleagues, and families Date: Thursday, November 3, 2011 Time: 5pm-7pm at Sports Basement...

Frontcountry Leadership Training (FLT) is an entry level course covers all the basic skills you will need to successfully take youth on car-camping based overnight trips. Skills covered include: camping safety, day-hiking, tent and stove-set up, clothing requirements,...

The Camping at the Presidio Leadership Training (CAPLT) is designed to give participants the skills and resources to plan and lead camping trips to the Presidio's Rob Hill Campground. The two-day and one-night training covers camping safety, day-hiking, tent and...

Almost every Wednesday night BAWT keeps the Oakland Gear Library open until 8:30pm. During these hours youth workers can come to pick up and drop off gear with the assistance of trained volunteers. Additionally, volunteers help with everything from simple inventory...

The Wilderness Leadership Training (WLT) is a five day intensive entry-level backpacking course at the heart of BAWT’s programs. It is designed to give you the tools you need to lead youth on multi-day backpacking adventures. After completing the course, you will gain...