press release:
Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Washington State University (WSU) Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program will offer a three-day training course in low ropes facilitation from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 20, 21 and 22 at Parks’ first low ropes course at West Seattle’s Camp Long.

Low ropes challenge courses, catching on nationwide, offer the user the opportunity to develop skills in team building, confidence boosting, leadership, and trust by overcoming a series of real and imaginary obstacles. A course generally contains elements such as poles, platforms, ladders and cables that require thought and teamwork to overcome. The elements are strung between poles 12 to 18 inches above the ground.

The upcoming training is designed for current or former ropes course facilitators. Participants who complete the course will receive 24 clock hours, will be able to host and facilitate group activities at the Camp Long course, and will be able to use the Portable Challenge Kit in a classroom.

The cost of the course is $150. For more details and to register, please call Ken Turner at 206-399-2205 or email him at keno.turner@seattle.gov,

Funding for this project came from the WSU 4-H Youth Development Program, and the Camp Long course joins an extensive system of WSU 4–H Adventure Education Programs and Courses.
Camp Long is one of Seattle's best kept secrets. Located in West Seattle, this 68 acre park offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy nature, hike in the forest, camp overnight in rustic cabins, rock climb, and learn about natural history. For more information: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/environment/camplong.htm.

For more information about challenge courses, please see
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