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The people who operate your challenge course are your most valuable assets. We recognize their importance — whether we are teaching the basics to new Facilitators, re-verifying staff skills, introducing portable experiential activities to group leaders, or presenting a value-added workshop to seasoned staff — we make sure that they walk away with all questions answered and their level of understanding enhanced. If there is a specific topic that you would like us to focus on, let us know. We are here to provide resources, education, and customized solutions for you and your staff.

Proficiency Trainings

Participating in a Proficiency Training prepares you to facilitate on a Challenge Course / Climbing Structure.  It is also a great way to increase your own knowledge and self-confidence.  No matter what your level of experience, during a Challenge Options training you will have the opportunity to learn new skills, ask questions, share concerns and discuss ideas.  Facilitator Trainings include an Introduction to the Challenge Course and the Challenge Options philosophy, Low and High Element Safety, Specialty Element Safety, Processing Techniques, Program Sequencing, Technical Skill Education and Verification (climbing, equipment use, High Course set-up/take-down, knots, belaying), Rescue Skills, introduction to Industry Standards, and a Written Test.  The average length of a full Proficiency Training is 40 to 60 hours.  It is important that staff keep up-to-date with their skills.  The Challenge Options Proficiency expires after one (1) year.  The basic Refresher Training offered by Challenge Options is typically 4 to 6 hours in length.  Refresher Trainings are often combined with Continuing Education Workshops to create a value-added experience for your staff.

Continuing Education Workshops

Challenge Options offers a menu of continuing education workshops that allows your Challenge Course staff to continue to increase their processing and activity presentation skills, as well as their technical skills, year after year.

 

CHALLENGE COURSE FACILITATOR

2008 Open Enrollment Proficiency Trainings

Anyone over 18 years old may register – All information needed for successful completion will be presented during the training – no experience is necessary.  Trainees must be able to physically demonstrate ability to complete technical skills, demonstrate an attitude of care and responsibility, and receive a score of 90% or higher on a written test in order to receive a status of Lead Facilitator.

 

Challenge Options is a Professional Vendor Member of ACCT (Association of Challenge Course Technology)

All services are offered in accordance with ACCT Standards

 

Dates and Locations Coming Soon!

 

 

LOW ELEMENT PROFICIENCY TRAINING

Cost:  $180 (room and board not included)

Includes: 20 Hours

v      Intro to Challenge Options & the Challenge Course

v      “No Prop” Activities for use anytime, anywhere

v      Low and Specialty Element Guidelines

v      Processing Techniques & Group Dynamics

v      Program Sequence – presenting elements progressively

v      Technical Skills – Element Presentation, Spotting, etc.

v      Critical Responses – Prevention Skills

 

HIGH ELEMENT PROFICIENCY TRAINING

Cost:  $270 (room and board not included)

Includes: 30 Hours

v      Intro to Challenge Options & the Challenge Course

v      “No Prop” Activities for use anytime, anywhere

v      High and Specialty Element Guidelines

v      Processing Techniques & Group Dynamics

v      Program Sequence – presenting elements progressively

v      Technical Skills – Element Presentation, Spotting, Belaying, Course Access, Leading Edge Climbing, Equipment Use, Knots, High Course Set-up, etc.

v      Critical Responses – Prevention and Rescue Skills

FOR REGISTION INFORMATION: Contact Challenge Options @ 785-863-3058 / info@challengeoptions.com

 

If you don't have a Challenge Course, but are excited about incorporating experiential learning into your program, Challenge Options can assist staff members in developing these skills.  After attending a Challenge Options workshop, you will be able to provide your clients with safe challenging activities that inspire them to discuss areas of strength as well as opportunities for improvement.  We will teach you numerous activities that can be used to develop many important character traits.   You will learn how to facilitate processing discussions, and how to encourage individuals to identify analogies between lessons learned and common life experiences.

Training Cost = $700/day plus travel time and expense.  Please contact us for more information.

Proficiency Training	Universal Course Adaptations
Internal Inspection / Maintenance	Population Specific Programming
Soft Skills / Processing	Beyond the Challenge Course
Learn to Play, Play to Learn	New Ways to Use ‘Old’ Elements
Advanced Rescue Techniques	Program Management / Review

If you have questions or would like Challenge Options to put together an information packet for you or your organization, please take a few minutes to e-mail Challenge Options with your questions. If you prefer to talk to someone in person, please call our office with your request: 785-863-3058

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