Become proficient yourself, before you venture into the outdoors with younger children. Underestimate the miles you will cover in any given time when planning outdoor travels. What we would do as adults, cut down by more than half. Budget your time to allow for plenty of stops along the way, whether hiking, paddling, or skiing. Learn first aid, preferably wilderness first aid.
Courses are widely available.
A half-day trip makes a good starting point. Ensure your child has proper gear. From sea kayaking to mountaineering, this wilderness-skills institute offers instruction throughout the U.S. and beyond. A teaching institute in Conway, New Hampshire, offers courses in backcountry and marine emergency medicine. Get wilderness emergency medicine instruction, from single-day seminars to multiweek courses at this center in Bryant Pond, Maine.