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Challenge Course

 

The Challenge Course uses a combination of teambuilding challenge initiatives and a high ropes course as training tools in an interactive study of how groups function.  Team members are then encouraged to apply the information gained to their own group dynamics.

 

Initiatives are designed to accommodate anyone of normal physical ability.  A “Challenge by Choice” philosophy, that puts individual participants in control of their own decisions regarding individual performance, will be utilized throughout the program.

Teambuilding Challenge Initiatives

 Teambuilding Challenge Initiatives are experiential activities designed to allow a group to take an intentional look at the dynamics within the group.  Teams are encouraged to investigate different styles of communication.  Identify how decisions are made.  Choose to take on various roles and responsibilities within the group.  Participants are encouraged to explore different leadership styles. As well as, how their individual leadership style affects the group. 

 

High Ropes Course

 The High Ropes Course is an exception tool that allows a group to experience first-hand how important trust is within a team.  Group members are encouraged to explore various roles as a team member. Roles experienced during the course vary from a lead person attempting a 20’ high element.  To primary or back-up member of a support team responsible for the safety of a team member high above the ground. Individual team members choose all roles they take on during the experience.

logistics

Sample Itinerary for Full-Day                              Sample for Half Day No-Climbing
8:30              Meet & Greet                                  1:00          Meet & Greet

8:45-12:00     Teambuiling Initiatives                    1:15- 4:30  Teambuildin Initiatives

12:00-12:30    Lunch (Provided by participants)      4:30- 5:00  Closure

12:30-4:00     High Ropes                         

4:00-4:30       Closure                                         
Sample for Half Day Climbin Only
                                                                         1:00         Meet & Greet
                                                                         1:15- 4:30 High Ropes
                                                                         4:30- 5:00 Closure 

 

Cost of challenge course programs are quoted per person with a minimum of 10 participants.

 

  Group

Half-Day

No Climbing

Half-Day Climbing Only

Full-Day   

Initiatives & Climbing

UTEP Student

$10

$20

$20

UTEP Staff / Faculty

$15

$30

$30

Not for Profit (501-c3)

$20

$30

$40

Corporate

$50

$75

$100

 

 

 

   
     

If you have an organized group of 10 or more, who would like to take part in a challenge course program, please contact the Outdoor Adventure Coordinator at recsports@utep.edu or (915) 747-5103