Challenge
Course
at Fred G. Bond Metro Park
Program Details
Low Course
• 8 person minimum; 70 person maximum
• 3-4 hours
• On or near the ground usually not exceeding a height of 18 inches
• Program works on team building, problem solving, planning and
cooperation
Sample Activities:
Acid River
This is a series of cement blocks buried halfway in the ground across
an imaginary river of acid. The group must traverse it without “falling
in” using only the materials provided and the blocks in the river.
This activity addresses leadership, communication, trust, collaboration,
and planning.
All Aboard
The objective of this activity if for the entire group to simultaneously
stand on a small platform that is 4 inches high for a set amount of time.
This activity works on planning and problems solving.
Wall
This is a 13 foot wall, in which the group is encouraged to get every
member of the team over, using only the resources of the group. This is
very popular with all our groups and is highly successful. This works
on breaking through barriers that we put up for ourselves that may limit
our successes as we grow in life.
Building Blocks
The group uses building blocks to duplicate a given structure, in a set
amount of time. Time management and communication are the key components
of this activity.
The Nitro Crossing
This is setup like a backyard rope swing. The idea is to get everyone
across an imaginary canyon, or obstacle, to the other side using only
a rope. This works on communication, support, and trust.
High Course
• 8 person minimum; 30 person maximum
• 4 hours
• 35 feet above ground, using harnesses, helmets, and other safety
gear.
• Program works on more individual accomplishments such as overcoming
fear and meeting personal goals.
Sample Activities:
Burma Bridge
This is a bridge made of rope and cable. The rope is tied off to the hand
rails and the foot cable making an open wobbly bridge for you to traverse.
Zip Line
The Zip Line is a 200 foot trolley and cable system in which participants
exit the high course. Participants are connected to the trolley and launch
themselves off a platform 35 ft. off the ground to ride safely to the
end.
Multi-line Traverse
Cross the foot cable using the ropes dangling in front of you. As you
get closer to the other side the ropes get farther apart.
Giant Swing
This is similar to a giant playground swing. You are situated on a platform,
secured to the swing using your harness and other safety equipment and
asked to launch yourself from the platform. Once off the platform you
swing back and forth until the staff assists you down.
Low Course
with one High Element
• 8 person minimum; 30 person maximum
• 5 hours
• 40 feet above ground, using harnesses, helmets, and other safety
gear.
• Program works on team building, problem solving, planning, cooperation
and trust.
See low course sample activities above, plus the following high element:
Leap of Faith
Participants are encouraged to climb a tree to a 40ft high platform using
the ladder and footholds provided. Once on the platform the objective
is to leap of the platform to a rope hanging 5-10ft in front of you. Your
group, still on the ground, will use the ropes to catch and lower you
to the ground.
Full Day –
High and Low Course combined
• 8 person minimum; 40 person maximum
• 8 hours, bring your own lunches, use of shelter included
• 35 feet above ground, using harnesses, helmets, and other safety
gear.
• Program works on more individual accomplishments such as overcoming
fear and meeting personal goals.
Contact
Tracey Filomena
Recreation Programs Specialist
Fred G. Bond Metro Park
801 High House Road
(919) 469-4100
tracey.filomena@townofcary.org
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