Challenge Program

Contact Information:
For more program info contact: Richard Romero, Department of Campus Recreation, Student Recreation Center 1400 E. 6th St. P. O. Box 210117, Tucson, AZ. 85721 at (520) 621-8710.

The University of Arizona Challenge Program is a “Hands-on Adventure in Team Building.” This type of experiential program is a very effective and fun way for corporations, businesses, students, faculty/staff groups, clubs, and organizations to invest in group and individual development. The program utilizes a variety of elements and obstacles in a Ropes Course setting to present challenges to groups and individuals in a supportive and safe environment. All programs are customized to meet the individual needs of your group.

Program Information:

Program options and prices will vary according to the number of people, length of program, and issues your group wishes to address.

• Scheduling available: 5 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week.
• Half-day programs run 4 hours.
• Full- day programs run 8 hours.
• Contact: Richard Romero, Associate Director, Department of Campus Recreation, University of Arizona Challenge Program at 621-8710.

The Ropes Course:

The Challenge Program has a Ropes Course consisting of telephone poles, steel cables, and an artificial climbing wall.
The course consists of:

• Eight low elements.
• Eight high elements 20-35 ft above the ground.
• Two high elements accessible (one wheelchair accessible).
• One high element
• An expansive field for games and initiatives.
• Accommodates groups of 15 or more.

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Safety:

Physical and emotional safety are a top priority of the Challenge Program

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Philosophy Behind The Challenge:

Taking risks and having fun are time-proven mechanisms for breaking down barriers and providing opportunities for growth. The ropes course setting provides an opportunity for groups and individuals to learn about themselves and address personal, interpersonal, and organizational issues. Each team member brings a unique personality and style of communication that contributes to the dynamics of a team. Team members discover how vital individual contributions are to the success of the team. Participants have an opportunity to reflect on their team-building adventure and apply their experience to everyday life.

Take The U of A Challenge:

This program can help you focus on important organizational, group and individual goals as you define them. A facilitated process combines action and reflection to open the door to discovery and understanding. Exciting experiential opportunities can focus on leadership, team-building, problem-solving, communication, self-awareness and self-esteem, social and individual wellness, as well as other issues.

“You can learn more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.”

–Plato-

 Important Information & Forms:

Map/Directions

Challenge Program Participant Information

Assumptions of Risks Form

Medical Release Form

The Ropes Course:
The UACP has a state-of-the-art Ropes Course designed to accommodate both day and night-time programming. The course consists of low and high elements with two of the high elements constructed to be wheelchair accessible. "Low elements" are physical structures built low to the ground which provide a backdrop for various challenges and initiatives. "High elements" are structures that require the participants to negotiate obstacles and meet challenges high above ground. The elements, props and recreational field space provide a venue for an unlimited number of challenges. Programs will be designed to meet both specific and general needs of the group.

Challenge Program Photos:

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Safety:
All equipment and procedures conform to industry standards. It is important to note that the perceived risk is far greater than the actual risk. Even so, to maximize safety and the potential for learning, all initiatives and activities are based on a “Challenge by Choice” philosophy. This means that individuals and groups will be encouraged to try new things and stretch beyond their comfort zone. However, all participants will ultimately determine their own level of participation.