Challenge Course Open Climb Dates
The Challenge Course will be closed through the end of the Spring 2020 Semester.
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.
Reserve the Course
U101 Reservations
All U101 class reservations must be made through the U101 instructor's schedule center www.sc.edu/univ101/presentations
Challenge Course programs are available for groups by reservation only. We'll design a course specifically for your group's goals and availability.
When To Schedule
Please make your reservation at least three weeks in advance. Fill out the Client Intake Assessment Form.
Group Size
The minimum group size is 8. The maximum is 30.
Sign your waiver
Choose the waiver that fits your classification:
Program Options
Class Express Program (50-75 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Short Program (2 hours)
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Half Day (3 – 4 hours)
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Full Day (5 – 6 hours)
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |