Adventure Course

Our Philosophy:

The Adventure Course at Camp Roger is designed to offer perceived-risk challenges to groups for the purpose of building self-esteem, establishing and identifying teamwork qualities, and enhancing communication between group members. The “Challenge by Choice” philosophy is adhered to, allowing individuals within the group to set their own goals and to achieve at their own levels. Each group experience will be followed by an opportunity for groups to apply what they have experienced to their real-world situations.

Adventure course options:

The High Ropes Course features 11 challenge elements that are positioned 30 feet above the ground. Participants and groups choose to challenge themselves within the supportive and safe atmosphere. Groups may choose a shorter partial course or a longer full course experience.

The Team Challenge Course challenges participants to work together as a group to overcome obstacles using group cooperation, problem solving, and encouragement. Key objectives include enhanced communication skills, trust building and teamwork.

The Zip Line allows participants to climb to a small platform 30 feet above the ground and "zip" through the woods down a 300-foot long cable for a thrilling ride. This great activity challenges participants to overcome fear by stepping into the unknown.

The Climbing Tower features four climbing faces and six different climbing routes over a 30 foot-high tower. Using various rock holds the climber navigates up the tower while an instructor keeps them safe with a belay (safety) rope. Climbers have fun practicing goal setting, encouragement, and perseverance.

The Vertical Playpen combines the vertical climb of the climbing tower with a variety of crazy things (shovels, dangling walls, rope ladders) to maneuver around. Participants may be belayed by a facilitator or may be taught how to take responsibility for each other's safety using a "wrap belay" system. This course is reserved for the more experienced climbers.

Cost:

The Adventure Course activities are $5 per person per hour with a minimum group charge of $200. Typically a group will schedule a three or four hour experience. The total cost for a four hour experience then, for example, would be $20 per person. However, a program can be easily customized to fit your group’s goals and needs.

Types of groups:

Groups coming for the adventure course experience include middle and high school students, athletic teams, church youth groups, boys and girls scout troops, corporate teams, leadership teams and family groups.