POSSIBLE OBJECTIVES

Custom experience for all groups

• Team Building

• Communication

• Goal Setting

• Problem Solving

• Leadership

• Fun

SEASON

• March - November     

LOCATION

• Garfield County School District Administration

460 Stone Quarry Road, Battlement Mesa, CO

Challenge by Choice | Participants will stretch comfort zones but will never be required to do something they do not choose to do. The Challenge by Choice ropes course is an effective mental health exercise. It encourages emotional, physical and intellectual growth. The course is a three-phase program of outdoor group activities using a series of elements including ropes, cables and logs creating various obstacles or “challenges.”

The individual’s right not to participate is always respected, thus creating the “choice.” The mental health group activities are not competitions. They are opportunities to develop communication, trust, leadership and problem-solving skills. Individuals are challenged to go beyond their perceived limitations and to take safe risks as the group supports them. Challenge by Choice builds on relationships which develop team spirit and cooperation. It also creates a sense of reward and accomplishment.

Programming 

Sequence of Programming Events:

• Games

• Ground Initiatives

• Low ropes course elements

• High Ropes course

• Debriefing

Links 

• Permission Slip Text 

• GV Challenge Course Objectives 

• GV Challenge Course Release & Waiver 

GVCC was made possible through collaboration between Garfield County School District 16 and Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation District with support from Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District.

Interested in becoming a Facilitator?

We are seeking individuals to become certified Facilitators on the high and/or low ropes. 

Please check out the Facilitator Job Description for more information. Please note that facilitators must attend an annual 5 day training in summer before they may be certified to facilitate on the course. 

How to Schedule Groups on GVCC

Please email Ari at aphilipson@garfiled16.org to notify that you'd like to schedule programming AND fill out the Needs Assessment Survey. Group programing is dependant on facilitator availability and prioritizes educational groups when scheduling. Apologies, but we do not allow for private groups such as birthday parties at this time.