Using group challenges and
initiatives, our local Ropes Course and wilderness travel experiences ,
adventure learning programs foster growth within individuals which leads
to growth within groups.
All of these options are tailored to suit your needs and can be used
alone or in combination for your adventure learning program.
Terracentric
Adventure Learning Kit (TALK)
Our adventures are portable! We are able to bring
an entire indoor or outdoor 'off-site' experiential training experience
to your facility. Choose from over 20 plus challenge elements (including
low ropes course) and over two hundred experiential group oriented activities,
simulations and initiatives, that can be set up and facilitated in your
boardroom, parking lot, a park, retreat center or conference facility.
The Challenge Ropes Course
What Is A Challenge Ropes Course?
A challenge course is like an obstacle course in the trees, or between
poles. Suspended anywhere from a few inches off the ground, to 30 - 40
feet in the air, it is constructed using cable, rope, logs and other hardware.
Specific activities and initiatives , called elements, promote varying
degrees of both individual and team problem solving and decision making.
Participants climb, swing, balance, jump and rappel on these structures,
learning to overcome limitations and achieve an enhanced sense of self
concept.
Terracentric’s Challenge Ropes Course Facility
Located on 40 wooded acres along the Eagle River south of Powell River,
our custom designed course is designed to help achieve the maximum Adventure
Learning experience. Nestled in a lush riparian zone the Terracentric
course starts with group initiative elements and progresses to a more
challenging Low Ropes course and finally to our High Ropes where participants
work to solve problems suspended high up in the rainforest canopy.
Our High Ropes course, is built at elevations
greater than 20’ in order to develop a participants confidence and
trust in both themselves and the rest of their group. Wearing industry
certified safety equipment all of our course components are built to the
highest engineering standards. Examples include walking across a two-line
bridge suspended 40 feet in the air and a super zip line ride through
the rain forest canopy past a towering box canyon. The elements vary in
level of difficulty, some simple to solve, others requiring more thought
and planning.
Also available at our Ropes Course location is an indoor
workshop facility suitable for groups of up to 18 people.
Wilderness Guiding and Outdoor Skill Instruction
Combining the theories and process of adventure
learning with recreational activities can be a powerful experience. The
outdoor environment provides wonderful opportunities for self discovery,
leadership development and growth as a group works together in a wilderness
setting. From day trips to longer overnight excursions, we can safety
guide and provide specific skill instruction to your group.
Guiding and Instruction are available in the following outdoor activities:
Sea Kayaking
Canoeing
Orienteering
Rock Climbing
Winter Camping
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Snowshoeing
Testimonials
“Very helpful, taught working together,
understanding others and their actions/reactions.”
Teambuilding workshop participant, Community
Futures Youth Project
“Both facilitators were very
enthusiastic, thorough in their planning and knowledgeable in their field.
Student safety was first and foremost in their minds at all times.”
Gerry Brach, Teacher, Westview Learning Centre,
School District #47
Program Consultation
and Design
In order for us to offer our clients successful and
meaningful programs, we use a classic 3 step approach that ensures a high
caliber of programming, no matter what the delivery methods are.
A Word About Safety
It is critical for both our clients and for ourselves
that we ensure high safety and facilitation standards when leading our
adventure learning activities. Terracentric takes pride in our focus on
physical and emotional safety, taking into consideration factors such
as age, physical abilities and of course the Challenge by Choice philosophy.
People from all walks of life, regardless of physical ability or athletic
skill are welcome and encouraged to participate.
All of our program facilitators are highly trained
professionals who are constantly upgrading their skills. In addition to
the specialized training they receive, all our program staff hold a minimum
80 hour wilderness first aid certification.
Our Approach:
When it comes to learning by doing and challenging
yourself to the limits of your personal safety zone, it’s less about
the ultimate goal and more about how you grow as a person. Respect for
an individuals choices is crucial.
To learn more about the types of adventure learning
programs available, choose from one the following categories:
