Training
Training in Whatcom County
We are committed to spreading the experience and methodology of adventure education to as many people as possible. We believe once you have experienced the Challenge model, you will almost instantly begin finding ways to incorporate it into your own programs. The benefits are tangible! We have a tiered training program for facilitators that helps assure confidence and competence.
The average cost for a group to visit the 4-H low ropes course for a day is $300. Individuals and organizations that feel they may incorporate the Challenge methodology into their programming are encouraged to acquire facilitation training. Once you have trained your own facilitator you can reduce the cost of a day on the course by $100. Once your facilitator has reached Lead Proficiency, and if you add another apprentice, you can use the course without paying facilitation fees.
Facilitator training is available annually for each of the programs offered, pending sufficient demand. Minimum group training size is 8.
Teachers: clock hours are available for each of these trainings.
Portable Challenge
(3 days)
Portable Challenge is a three day workshop providing leaders and educators with all the tools necessary to offer a portable challenge experience. 4-H certified portable Challenge facilitators also have access to the Extension Portable Challenge “Big Bag” and portable elements and Challenge library.
Next Training: None currently scheduled
Low Ropes Challenge
(6 days)
The Low Ropes Challenge Training certifies facilitators to work on the 4-H Low Ropes Course in Whatcom County. This training covers everything in Portable as well as the skills necessary to guide a group on the BSD Gordon Carter ropes course. Annual recertification is required. (1/2 day) Current First Aid/ CPR is required for active facilitators.
Next Training: None currently scheduled
"Family Night Out" Training
(1 - 2 days)
This training focuses on facilitation skills used in portable challenge as well as healthy family roles, dynamics and communication. Previously certified Portable Challenge Trainers can complete this training in a single day.
Next Training: None currently scheduled
Other Training Opportunities:
NWEEC Scholarship (pdf)
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