REGISTRATION & PAYMENT POLICIES
NWTF brings in instructors and educators from all over the country to share their knowledge with others. Snagging a spot and then not showing up not only costs NWTF and the Hosted Instructor funds, but it takes a seat away from a student who could have been there. Though we do realize that unavoidable conflicts sometimes arise, we have had to place into effect the following policy due to no call / no shows.
All seats are reserved with payment at registration. Once you register and pay, you have a guaranteed spot. If there are any venue fees due at class, this will be made clear on your ticket at registration as well as in your confirmation email (and also listed on each event page on our website). Any venue fee due at class must be paid via cash.
To ensure that all who sign up for a class with us understand our policies, students are required to check a box stating that they have read and agree to these policies before submitting payment.
REFUNDS / TRANSFERS
All monies paid at registration are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE to any other class. You MAY transfer your seat in the class to another person by emailing us with the replacement person’s name and contact information (so long as they have any required pre-requisites needed).
U.S. CITIZEN REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. CITIZEN or Permanent Resident (GREEN CARD HOLDER) to take a class at Northern Woods.
WHAT IF NWTF OR THE INSTRUCTOR MUST CANCEL?
We do everything possible to never cancel a scheduled class but on the rare occasion, it may happen. All correspondence regarding class changes, updates, or cancellations will be sent to the email address you provide at registration (note in a last-minute situation, we will use the phone number you provided at registration). Please ensure emails from [email protected] will not be sent to a junk/spam filter.
If NWTF cancels a class PRIOR TO DAY OF CLASS, all students will get a refund for monies paid. If the instructor must stop a class that is IN PROGRESS for safety reasons due to weather conditions, etc., NWTF / the instructor will take needed actions on a case-by-case basis.
PLEASE NOTE: We train in most weather conditions. Just because its’s cold, snowing, muddy, rainy, hot, muggy, etc. does not mean we stop classes. Only when conditions exist that pose a threat to student safety will we cancel for the environment.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M REGISTERED FOR A CLASS?
When you are successfully registered for a class, you will receive two emails from NWTF. One as a payment receipt and one as your confirmation to include the class details. If you do not receive these emails, please check your Spam / Junk mail. If you still do not have the email confirmations, please send us a note at [email protected]. Often a typo in your email address at registration sign up will cause delivery issues and it’s important we have your contact info correct so that you receive all class communications.
CAN MINORS TAKE A CLASS?
This depends on the class. Please send us an email to inquire as many of our classes are available to minors (and we encourage teaching the next generation!).
FIREARMS AT NORTHERN WOODS
THERE IS NO LIVE FIRE AT THIS FACILITY. Handguns are allowed on the property (open or concealed) as you are all Americans and its your right. Do so responsibly. Please leave long guns at home unless staying in a vehicle or specifically called for in a class. It goes without saying, the 4 rules of responsible firearms handling are in effect at all times and a single violation will have you removed from the property for life. Specific class safety protocols will be established by instructors and host as applicable.
IS ALCOHOL ALLOWED WHILE CAMPING AT NWTF?
Alcohol is permitted after hours as long as you do so responsibly. This is a place to relax and chill around a campfire with friends, not a frat party. This is the only rule we have on the subject… don’t be the creator of a new policy.