The Foundation's natural environment of oak trees is an ideal setting for this combination of high ropes and team building stations, designed and constructed by Randy Childs of Outdoor Learning Adventures. Through the exploration of unique mental, emotional and physical challenges, the course offers participants the opportunity to confront old pattterns of fear and personal limitations in a safe environment. With the assistance of our trained staff, such moments of vulnerability can become doorways into greater everyday self-confidence and improved ability to relate to others. Ropes course programs accelerate personal growth and groups are brought closer together through bonding, team building, and enhancing leadership and communication skills. Specific safety rules and group spotting is required at each station.
Safety is an essential part of the entire adventure program.
Proper spotting and safety techniques are taught and emphasized throughout the program. All three High Course elements include an overhead belay system, which is constructed of galvanized aircraft cable with backups at each attachment. Participants always wear harnesses that are connected with high quality belay rope to the pulleys of this system, which is designed for both easy movement and security. Good communication between the belayer and each participant is an essential part of the training everyone receives before they participate. Level 2 certification is the same as Level 1 except for the requirement of leading a ropes program at least every six months.