Our workshops are specially constructed to enhance TEAMWORK, PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, TRUST, IMAGINATION, PERCEIVED RISK-TAKING, COMMITMENT, and F.U.N.N.
The catalysts we use to help foster group support, individual acceptance, and self-esteem are problem-solving scenarios, physcially and mentally stimulating initiatives, new games, Low and High Ropes Course Elements, and a Workshop with a view; when you're up in those trees the panorama is unlimited. Karl (Skip) Rohnke, co-founder of Project Adventure and the Leader of Leaders for Challenge Courses/Adventure Programming, coined the phrase Challenge by Choice ...and I really like that concept.
We profess Choose the Challenge: we ask you to go beyond the limits you've set in this life—to push forth, or hold back the little voices that come from the experiences of long ago that so structure and inhibit your full potential...
No one is coerced or cajoled into any aspect of this process. Your own voice is the one we ask you to hear...and listen to: "Go With Your Own Flow." Our job, I dare say, our mission, is to help support you in any decision you make. In its normal context we regard failure with going BACKWARDS, but in OC's concept we think of failing as failing forward. Each try, each attempt, each idea put forth takes us closer to our true self. Come play and push your experiences to reach a greater portion of your full potential.
Adrian Kissler
President and Founder
On Course, Inc., offers Challenge Course Safety Workshops twice a year.
Topics include:
...................Belay Practice
...................Rescue (partner, cut-away)
...................Ropes Course Set-Up (maintenance, in-house inspection)
...................Low Element Safety & Spotting Techniques
...................Facilitator Skills & Responsibilities (handbook & safety workbook)
...................Adventure Programming Curriculum
...................Challenge Course Paper Work
Cost: $30 per person per day.
We customize each of our workshops to meet your needs and abilities. Our primary goals are for you to have a safe (both physically and emotionally) and fun learning experience, while challenging yourself (with control) to "go for it" (the "it" being your personal challenge).
A typical one-day workshop at one of our courses in the pines of Grass Valley, CA: In the morning, we'll do some trust and get-to-know-you activities, and a variety of individual iniatives to help foster team closeness and cohesiveness.
Next, you'll be presented with physically- and mentally-challenging problems (puzzles, low ropes elements) designed to strengthen your group's communication, ingenuity, and efficiency. We divide larger groups into smaller teams of 8-15, facilitating the team-building process and allowing us to accommodate almost any size group.
Lunch is bring-your-own or catered for $15-25 per person (depending on menu).
After lunch, you'll be allowed to climb the various High Ropes Elements (on belay—tied into an over-engineered safety system) with the support and encouragement of the rest of us. All aspects of climbing are the participant's choice.
Cost for one-day workshop:
$45/person - Kindergarten through 12th grade
$55/person - College Student
$75/person - Adult
$150/person - Corporate
If you're travelling from out of town or are interested in a multi-day workshop, we can provide overnight lodging for adults only (maximum occupancy 24). The accommodations include dorm-style sleeping, home-cooked meals, beautiful ranch setting. Contact us for pricing and availability: (530) 268-1259.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF! EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN! MEET NEW PEOPLE!
CLIMB AMONG THE TREES! HAVE FUN OUTSIDE!
The Challenge Ropes Course is a dynamic tool that empowers youth to create positive interactions with one another and their community at large.
We focus on
.................Building Self-Esteem
.................Communication
.................Problem-Solving Initiatives
.................Positive Support
.................Conflict Management
.................Having Fun!
COST..................................$55 for 5 weeks
WHERE................................Lyman Gilmore Middle School; Grass Valley, CA
WHEN.................................Weekdays 4:00–6:00 pm; Spring & Fall Sessions
QUESTIONS - INFO - REGISTER: OnCourseRopes@gmail.com or (530) 320-2566—ask for Beth!
ADVENTURE PROGRAMING / CHALLENGE COURSE
BASIC WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE
A CENTURION 2010 PLUS EXTRAVAGANZA
Games...Initiatives...Problem-Solving Scenarios...
Low and High Challenge Course Activities and LAFFS Galore!
Centurion "XIV" is facilitated proudly by:
Friends....Adrian (Scooter) Kissler........71 years of Play
Friends....Karl (Skip) Rohnke...............73 years (Plus) of F.U.N.N.
WORKSHOP........................July 27—30, 2010
COST................................$425.00 (Room, Board, Workshop & Cobb War?)
WHERE..............................Grass Valley, California
.......................................Thee BIGGEST and Thee smallest Challenge Courses Orbiting Earth
NEW.................................Hi-low Challenge Courses at the Ranch
FAT DECAF.........................10 Event: Fitness & Finesse (July 26, 7:30am—5:30pm)
ACCOMMODATIONS..............Ruffin' it ...at the Ranch, dorm style
SUSTENANCE......................Home-Cooked BREAKFAST, LUNCH and DINNER
QUESTIONS - INFO- RESERVATIONS: Adrian at (530) 268-1259
..........................................................................*Number of participants is limited
The Centurion is a coming... Get your training wheels oiled up and strat your arm exercises. We'll be wheelchairin' challenging at many a level and height . . . . Muffy's coming!