This element is perfect for those younger participants who love the challenge of climbing, but are not old enough for our 40 foot tower. They will become familiar with the belay system and with proper climbing safety as they ascend a secured cargo net to reach the top for maximum personal achievement.

 The Challenge course is comprised of ropes, cables, beams, walls which challenge participants to cooperate in making decisions and achieving objectives. Groups will learn to trust, share, problem-solve, communicate and build community through mental, physical, emotional and spiritual experiences. Emphasis is place on applying experiences to practical Christian living and relationships.

2 activity periods (3 hours)

 This class is designed for groups who do not have the time for the challenge course but still desire to be motivated to overcome problems through a variety of high and low energy activities. These initiatives help participants to work together by using problem solving, trust, creativity and communication. Applications are made to the real world in relationship with each other, while also taking a biblical perspective. Teachers will find this outdoor class a positive addition to help enforce those social cooperation skills taught in the classroom education models.

1 activity period (1 1/2 hours)

 Participants will be trained in proper climbing safety, including gear and commands before meeting the challenge of climbing our 40 foot tower. A ground belay system will be in place along with tower guides to help the participants reach their personal achievement goals.

1 activity period (1 1/2 hours)

2 activity periods (3 hours) if combined with the  Zipline

 A series of angled logs scaling the height of our 40 foot climbing tower challenge participants to balance and walk across them while being belayed from the ground. Personal achievement is met at the top where a cargo net is the final climbing element and serves as the bridge to the top of the climbing tower. Participants will be instructed in proper climbing safety and commands

1 activity period (1 1/2 hours)

2 activity periods (3 hours) if combined with the Zipline

 Cooperation is the name of the game as participants partner up to accept the rigorous challenge of getting each other to the top of the ladder which hangs from our 40 foot climbing tower. A ground belay system will be used, and participants will be instructed in proper climbing safety and commands.

2 activity periods (3 hours)

 This class, while filled with fun and laughter will challenge participants through initiatives and obstacles to grow individually and as a group toward trusting, sharing, encouragement, age appropriate problem-solving and overall community building. Teachers will find this outdoor class a positive addition to help enforce those social cooperation skills taught in the classroom education models.

1 activity period (1 1/2 hours)

 The zipline is a 250 foot steel cable. Attached to this cable by a pulley and rope, the participant must take a leap of faith off a platform 40 feet in the air to experience this exhilarating ride. Individuals and groups learn to encourage one another, overcome fears and rejoice in victories.

1 activity period (1 1/2 hours)

2 activity periods when combined with the Climbing Tower or Jacob's Ladder (3 hours)