The Challenge Course will be closed through Spring 2021.
Outdoor Recreation will be accepting reservations for the Climbing Wall, and also has Adventure Trips scheduled for Spring 2021.
Our facility includes a 62-foot Alpine Tower II, Team Development Course, and numerous portable elements. We are located in the Triangle Plaza, between Bates Residence Hall and the Solomon Blatt Physical Education Center. We have a Pavilion equipped with restroom facilities, running water and picnic tables.
Group Size
The minimum group size is 8. The maximum is 30.
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Program Options
Great for U101 or other class. We provide the same qualities of a short program condensed to fit into a class period.
Class Express Program | Typical Schedule |
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10:05-10:15 a.m. | Introductions |
10:15-10:25 a.m. | Name Game/Group Energizer |
10:25-10:35 a.m. | Comfort Circles |
10:35-10:50 a.m. | Initiative #1 |
10:50-11:10 a.m. | Initiative #2 |
11:10-11:20 a.m. | Debrief/Reflection |
We'll work on the basics of team building with a fun program with activities to practice:
- Problem Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Communication Skills
We can hold this program indoors at one of the gyms or outdoors in a field.
Short Program | Typical Schedule |
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9-9:10 a.m. | Introductions |
9:10-9:20 a.m. | Name Game/Group Energizer |
9:20-9:30 a.m. | Comfort Circles |
9:30-9:45 a.m. | Initiative #1 |
9:45-10:15 a.m. | Initiative #2 |
10:15-10:45 a.m. | Initiative #3 |
10:45-11 a.m. | Debrief/Reflection |
We'll go through a progression of team-building activities that will culminate with one of our height activities, either climbing our Alpine Tower II or experiencing the Swing by Choice.
Half-Day Program | Typical Schedule |
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9-9:10 a.m. | Introductions |
9:10-9:20 a.m. | Name Game |
9:20-9:30 a.m. | Comfort Circles |
9:30-9:45 a.m. | Initiative #1 |
9:45-10 a.m. | Group Energizer |
10-10:15 a.m. | Initiative #2 |
10:15-10:45 a.m. | Initiative #3 |
10:45-11:45 a.m. | High Ropes Activity |
11:45-noon | Debrief/Reflection |
We'll spend the first half of the day completing a series of team-building challenges that encourage positive group development. The second half of the day we'll move on to more challenging elements and includes one or both of our height activities: the Alpine Tower II and the Swing by Choice.
Full-Day Program | Typical Schedule |
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9-9:10 a.m. | Introductions |
9:10-9:20 a.m. | Name Game |
9:20-9:30 a.m. | Comfort Circles |
9:30-9:45 a.m. | Initiative #1 |
9:45-10:15 a.m. | Initiative #2 |
10:15-10:30 a.m. | Group Energizer |
10:30-11 a.m. | Initiative #3 |
11-11:30 a.m. | Initiative #4 |
11:30-noon | Initiative #5 |
noon-12:30 p.m. | Lunch Break |
12:30-12:45 p.m. | Gear up for High Ropes |
12:45-1:45 p.m. | High Ropes Activity |
1:45-2 p.m. | Debrief/Reflection |
Group Programming Pricing Chart
Group | 1-2 hours | 3-4 hours | 5-6 hours |
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University 101 Classes | FREE | FREE | FREE |
USC Affiliated Group | $8/person | $10/person | $12/person |
Non-USC Affiliated Group | $20/person | $25/person | $35/person |