The field trip to Vertical Ventures ropes course was a huge success!
The ropes course consisted of both low and high ropes. Half the students did the low ropes course while the other half did the high ropes and after lunch the groups switched, so each student had the opportunity to do both.
As stated on the Berlin High School website:
“The Low Ropes Course focuses on collaboration. The challenges call upon every member of the team to participate, presenting unending opportunities for self-discovery and team growth.
A low ropes course element is defined as obstacles no more than 3 feet off the ground that the participant moves across while other participants spot the individual for safety purposes.
The High Ropes Course emphasizes risk taking, trust, and coaching. The challenge allows participants to expand their comfort zone – sometimes drastically – and recognize fears that may block personal achievement. Whether a participant is the one climbing or is finding an effective way to encourage a teammate, each moment is rich with discoveries.
The High Ropes Course consists of horizontally strung cables, ropes, boards, and other materials that create obstacles 40 feet in the air. Participants utilize a static belay as well as a self belay sling line safety system.”
It really served to strengthen us as a community, showing us that we can count on one another for support and encouragement. We took a lot of pictures- too many to list in just one blog, yet we don’t want to omit anyone so I will be including pictures on the blog every day for the remainder of the week. Ask you child about each activity- I am sure their description will be much more colorful than anything I could come up with. Enjoy!