challenge course operations
ADVENTURE PROGRAMMING
This is our comprehensive foundational workshop designed for any individual who is excited to learn the basics of adventure and experiential education. During this workshop, the techniques needed to begin programming using games, initiatives, low and high elements are introduced and explored. How you teach and what you teach will forever be changed after taking this dynamic workshop.
Cost = $685.00
Therapeutic adventure programming with technical skills
This five-day workshop is designed for alternative school personnel, school counselors/social workers, teachers, clinicians, group home and residential treatment staff who wish to learn how to use this multi-faceted approach to foster adaptive functioning, healthy relationships and positive life outcomes for their participants using ground initiatives, low and high rope challenge course elements.
Cost = $825.00
adventures in low elements
This is our intermediate workshop for individuals looking to explore the many different low elements. During this workshop, discover the variety of ways a single low element can be used. Whether you’re working with a big course or a small one, this workshop can help you get the most out of the low elements that you have.
Cost = $550.00
TECHNICAL SKILLS INTENSIVE
This is our intermediate workshop for those who have an introductory technical knowledge, either from taking our Adventure Programming workshop, or the equivalent experience. During this workshop, expect to bring your introductory technical skills to the next level. It is ideal for experienced facilitators and those looking to expand their knowledge of technical systems and prepare for taking the Practitioner Certification Level 1 exam.
Cost = $570.00
ADVANCED SKILLS & STANDARDS
This workshop is the premier technical workshop in the field created to update the advanced practitioner or build the skills of the intermediate technical participant. It is an opportunity to fine-tune one’s critical skills and practice the rescue of people. An ideal opportunity to learn and practice the skills and knowledge needed before taking the Practitioner Certification Level 2 exam.
Cost = $785.00
ARTIFICIAL CLIMBING WALL Training & belay verification
This artificial climbing wall and tower training will include elements of client orientation, belay system choices, and wall equipment care. It will also cover additional climbing wall activities including rescue techniques. EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A BELAY VERIFICATION AT THE END OF THE TRAINING.
Cost = $420.00
Universal Access for Climbing Structures & High Challenge Courses
This workshop focuses on increasing participant access on high courses/structures. Classroom sessions will include specific health concerns related to persons with disabilities, awareness of physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges, and person-first programming etiquette and approaches. Technical sessions will include partner counter weight systems, mechanical advantage systems for increasing access on vertical and horizontal climbs, and specialty harnesses. This one day workshop can be taken alone or in conjunction with our two-day Artificial Climbing Wall workshop.
Cost = $210.00
adventure program management
This advanced workshop is designed to expand the knowledge of the individuals responsible for managing adventure programs and/or challenge courses. This is an opportunity to gain critical skills to efficiently manage the logistics, safety, and risk involved in operating an adventure program of any size or shape. Whether you are just beginning your management career, or are a seasoned veteran, this workshop will give you an in-depth look at risk management.
Cost = $570.00
PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION EXAMS
Certification Exam level 1
The Level 1 Practitioner Certification is designed for individuals who operate standard introductory activities, low challenge course activities and initiatives and standard high challenge course activities. This entry-level certification is offered to individuals who have completed 7 days or 70 hours of training and have demonstrated competence in basic program knowledge and technical skills. Candidates must also be able to document a minimum of 25 challenge course program facilitation days with 8 hours being considered a day.
Cost = $210.00
Certification Exam level 2
This level of certification requires additional training as well as broader program knowledge, theoretical understanding, and technical skills. In addition to the competencies of Level 1, Level 2 certification requires training in challenge course rescue procedures, the ability to safely operate climbing towers and other more complex high challenge course activities. These candidates often supervise other less experienced challenge course staff.
Cost = $235.00
challenge course manager exam
This certification is designed for program directors, course managers and others who have program management responsibilities. Candidates must have completed and hold current Level 2 certification to be eligible for Challenge Course Manager (CCM) Certification. Candidates must be able to document a minimum of 14 days of training and 200 program days of challenge course facilitation experience.
Cost = $340.00