Adventure Education
Camp Wesley Woods offers a wide variety of Adventure Education programming. Adventure Education asks students to step outside of their "comfort zone" to learn more about who they are and how they interact with others. While done in an environment that focuses on safety, the challenges presented by adventure activities create opportunities to explore issues of trust, overcoming fear, self-confidence and teamwork.
Adventure Education Programs
Backpacking & Camping: An opportunity for a night on the mountain with students participation in basic camp craft skills. Students hang tarps over platforms in the woods approximately 1 mile from the Tipton Lodge. Backpacking and camping is intended for students in 7th
grade and older.
Climbing Wall/Tower: 4th Grade and up (some exceptions made for younger students) A different opportunity for students to learn the fundamentals of climbing and experience the thrill of reaching the top. 6th grade and up will be able to incorporatethe repelling tower also.
Flat Water and River Canoeing: 7th Grade and up A chance to learn boating safety while experiencing the beauty of an East Tennessee River. Where this trip is taken may depend on water levels in the river.
Giant’s Ladder: 5th Grade and up. This activity has a real emphasis on working-together, as two people are needed to climb our 30 ft tall, freeswinging, giant ladder. Communication, cooperation, and a tight grip are a must for this fun adventure activity. The students will wear an harness and be hooked into ropes while on this activity..
High Ropes Course II: 6th Grade and up. Designed as an individual initiative challenge to increase self-confidence, build trust, and push individual comfort zones. Harness and helmet will be worn while doing this activity.
High Ropes Course III: 8th Grade and up. This course offers greater challenges and opportunities to reach your goals! This course can not only increase self- confidence but also builds confidence and trust in the team.
Rock Climbing and Rappelling: 6th Grade and up. An opportunity for students to experience the fundamentals of rock climbing and rappelling in a safe environment.
Team Challenge Course: 4th Grade and up. (Some exceptions for younger students) Group initiative activities involving safe but challenging problem-solving. Excellent for the first of your week as a cooperation and trust builder.
grade and older.
Climbing Wall/Tower: 4th Grade and up (some exceptions made for younger students) A different opportunity for students to learn the fundamentals of climbing and experience the thrill of reaching the top. 6th grade and up will be able to incorporatethe repelling tower also.
Flat Water and River Canoeing: 7th Grade and up A chance to learn boating safety while experiencing the beauty of an East Tennessee River. Where this trip is taken may depend on water levels in the river.
Giant’s Ladder: 5th Grade and up. This activity has a real emphasis on working-together, as two people are needed to climb our 30 ft tall, freeswinging, giant ladder. Communication, cooperation, and a tight grip are a must for this fun adventure activity. The students will wear an harness and be hooked into ropes while on this activity..
High Ropes Course II: 6th Grade and up. Designed as an individual initiative challenge to increase self-confidence, build trust, and push individual comfort zones. Harness and helmet will be worn while doing this activity.
High Ropes Course III: 8th Grade and up. This course offers greater challenges and opportunities to reach your goals! This course can not only increase self- confidence but also builds confidence and trust in the team.
Rock Climbing and Rappelling: 6th Grade and up. An opportunity for students to experience the fundamentals of rock climbing and rappelling in a safe environment.
Team Challenge Course: 4th Grade and up. (Some exceptions for younger students) Group initiative activities involving safe but challenging problem-solving. Excellent for the first of your week as a cooperation and trust builder.
