Kerby 5 th Grade visits Adventure Challenge Education

Kerby 5 th Grade visits Adventure Challenge Education (ACE) at Bair Lake Bible Camp (BLBC)

ACE@BLBC September 25 -27, 2013 n n n n 3 days and 2 nights 22 cabin leaders Camp Nurse De Reyna Background checks will be done according to GP District Policy Cost is $85 DUE 9 -18 -13 Chaperones have been paid for! Chaperone meeting 8: 45 tonight!

Adventure Challenge Education n n n Climbing Tower Double Zipline STAND poles High R. o. p. e. s course Low R. o. p. e. s activities Rocket Launch Evening activities

ACE Purpose Statement n n The ACE course focuses on developing teambuilding, group cohesiveness, communication, respect, positive risktaking, and group problem solving skills. Adventure Education is learning that incorporates all the elements of an adventure – surprise, stimulation, support, and significance.

ACE Purpose Statement (cont. ) n n It will personally challenge students to go beyond perceived boundaries, to think in new ways, and to work with others to solve problems. ACE works to creates a common successful cooperative learning experience that students and staff can refer back to.

ACE Purpose Statement (cont. ) n n ACE is committed to creating a fun and safe environment where both group and personal growth can take place. The students will be guided by a trained facilitator through a challenge course that will have been specifically adapted to meet the needs and goals of our group.