Did you know that challenge courses can help girls build confidence, become more assertive, develop problem solving skills and increase motivation? Besides – they’re also a lot of fun! Learn all the skills necessary to facilitate the Camp Skimino low ropes course for girls.
Complete this two-part series to become a facilitator:
Adventure Games and Initiatives Course
Saturday, March 5, 2016
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA
Challenge Course and Ropes and Initiatives Course
Sunday, March 6, 2016
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA
Cost: $15 each ($30 combined).
The option to stay overnight at Camp Skimino is available for $5.
On day one, you’ll learn about adventure games and initiatives, which are exciting activities that involve the whole group in a cooperative process where everyone wins and feels good about participating. The activities are designed to build self-esteem, teamwork, teach conflict resolution and enhance communications and problem solving skills. On day two, you’ll learn to facilitate activities on fixed initiatives and low ropes course elements. You’ll experience more games and problem solving activities, learn spotting techniques, how to use the obstacles and elements and how to maintain safety.
Register today through eBiz.
For questions, contact Cheryl McGrenra, Adult Learning Manager, at cherylm@gsccc.org or 757-410-0595.
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