About Us Contact Us Athletics Aquatics Events & Trips Fitness Center Parks & Facilities Programs Registration Rentals & Parties Challenge Course Purpose & Philosophy The Barrington Park District offers a variety of Challenge Programs designed to meet the needs of a wide diversity of groups. All our programs are designed to bring together or strengthen your group and are tailored to meet your specific needs and goals. We believe that participants absorb more when they are physically, socially, intellectually and emotionally involved in the learning process. Our trained facilitators engage groups in activities that allow the participants to take ownership of their learning. Each program allows time for the participants to discuss the experience and relate the learning outcomes back to “real world” situations. Programs The Teams Challenge Course A variety of problem-based initiatives await the team as they are given challenges that might use ropes, cables, platforms, boards or a 12-foot wall. All challenges require teamwork from every member in order to accomplish the goal. Individual strengths are highlighted and the small group size allows for participation by everyone. These challenges take place on or near the ground and require focus, cooperation and trust. Over 20 stations are spread throughout the wooded trails. Rates (4 hours): Ages: Grade 5 – Adult Group size: 12 – 18 Participants (100 max) Cost per participant: $16 Non-Profit/$20 Corporate Cooperative Games Learn team building skills while playing fun, active games. Cooperation, communication, strategy and good sportsmanship are stressed. Great for younger-aged groups! Rates (2 hours): Ages: Grades 1 – 5 Group size: 10 – 15 Participants (100 max) Cost per participant: $10 Non-Profit/$12 Corporate Portable Program If you can’t enjoy our programs at Ron Beese Park, let us come to you! We’ll bring along portable team building activities and games that require no permanent equipment, just a large meeting space, indoors or out. Rates (2 Hour Minimum. Includes travel time within a 50 mile radius of Barrington, IL): Ages: Grade 1 – Adult Group size: 12 – 18 Participants (100 max) Cost per hour, per participant: $20 Non-Profit Group/$24 Corporate Contact Us Rob Grisamore Facility Coordinator (847) 304-5296 Contact Me F&RC (847) 381-0687 Contact Us Downloads Information Guide Planning & Goal Questionnaire Teams Course Registration Form Teams Course Waiver – English Teams Course Waiver – Spanish Ideal For: Our Challenge Courses are ideal for any group wishing to achieve greater cooperation and communication, including….. Sports Groups/Teams School Groups Scout Troops and Service Organizations Neighborhood and Church Groups Boards/Club Leaders and Task Forces Corporate Teams/Co-Workers Volunteer Groups Testimonial “Our incoming sixth grade students come from seven different elementary schools and feed into two teams, so a very important goal at the beginning of the year is getting to know one another better and learning how to function as a team. The BPD Teams’ Course teaches our students the essentials: cooperation, leadership, resilience, and kindness!” ~ Robin P Our Mission The Barrington Park District seeks to enhance the quality of life and the environment; to acquire, conserve, and protect natural resources; and to provide health and recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities in our community. Contact Us Fitness and Recreation Center 235 Lions Drive Barrington, IL 60010 Phone: (847) 381-0687 Fax: (847) 381-8794 info@barringtonparkdistrict.org Connect With Us © 2021 Barrington Park District