Challenge Course and Ropes Course
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Our Challenge Course and Ropes Course programs
 work toward building
self-confidence, honing communication skills, developing critical thinking skills, while helping to establish the importance of setting goals. Development of the individual and group is facilitated through a series of learning
activities that follow. We utilize Challenge by Choice
participation - participants are involved at a level
with they are comfortable. Participation in our
Outdoor Education programs build their self-confidence
and help to make our community a better place.
We begin every day with an introduction to the program, our site, the YMCA's four Character Traits (Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Caring), and safety precautions. When a group arrives at the Challenge & Ropes Course, there is additional information that must be shared. Our staff covers important expectations that must be followed for everyone's safety - emotionally and physically. There is an additional ROPES COURSE WAIVER that must be signed by all participants on the High Ropes Course and Climbing Wall. This waiver must be submitted to Camp Lincoln upon arrival the day of the program. All forms must be signed by a parent if the participant is under 18 years old.
Our Ropes Course and all equipment used on the course are inspected annually by High Five Adventure. Our facilitators are trained on our Ropes Course and have been approved to facilitate there.
Group Initiatives
This activity is a part of every program. It allows the participants and instructors to get to know each other through fun games and simple challenges. It is a great way to get the group energized, working together and excited for the day!
This program utilizes group games and our low course elements to begin establishing a cooperative and supportive group. As the group progresses, the challenges they are presented with will become more intense and demanding. Critical thinking, communication, trust, and fun are the focus of this program.
Our High Ropes Course is used in conjunction with the Challenge Course to promote positive group dynamics and self-confidence. Groups take to the heights by ascending our poles and trees to traverse the Indiana Jones Bridge, cross the Cat Walk, reach across the Multi Vine, climb the Giant Spider's Web, or take the plunge off the Giant's Swing. Trust, responsibility, and self-confidence are the goals of this program. Students attempt to get to the top our 30-foot Climbing Wall while developing a new skill and being verbally supported by their group. The Climbing Wall is the only part of the high ropes course that can be scheduled without the challenge course. |
