New Heights Climbing Brianna Bennett Objective This climbing

New Heights Climbing Brianna Bennett

Objective �This climbing program is intended to increase happiness and attitudes of clients battling depression. �Clients will make a goal for the entire 6 week program and a goal for each session üBy making long term and short term goals with clients they will be able to keep track of their progress which will boost self-confidence.

Suggestions for Long Term Goals Make sure that goals are measurable and that they are personalized to each client. Include the client in the goal making process. � Ex. Client will communicate positive or negative feelings to a staff member within the 6 week program � Staff member will document the clients mood each week to compare how they acted at the beginning and end of each session

Program Objectives Week 1 -2 Week One � � Clients won’t have specific climbing goals but will be given the instructions for tying the figure 8 knot and climbing commands Ice breaker games for all the clients to get to know each other. Be sure to debrief after climbing session and what was learned and what they liked and disliked. Do a closing circle each week to discuss where clients will compliment each other on something that they accomplished that session. Week Two � � � Clients will express something that they want to try to accomplish that night. Clients will learn the basic climbing techniques and grades as well as safety measurements I the bouldering area. Clients will close with a team building game as well as a closing circle Be sure to give lots of praise when clients accomplish something challenging Don’t point out how to get up the wall try to encourage problem solving.

Program Objectives Week 3 -4 WEEK THREE � � Clients will be asked how they are liking the program and will be asked what they would like to be able to accomplish by the end of the program Clients who are capable of belaying will learn to belay and be given the responsibility to care for another client Debrief client and ask them how they felt helping a friend. Closing circle and team building game WEEK FOUR � � � Theme week dress up like super heroes, 80’s, or something that pertains to the group. *optional Offer incentive for clients with less motivation to try to get to the top or go higher than the week before Free time, introduce gym deck and how to improve climbing skills with gym equipment, warm ups etc. Debrief and show clients their progress Closing circle and games

Program Objectives Week 5 -6 WEEK 5 � � Guest/Motivational Speaker Free Climb, Clients choose between belaying, climbing top rope, or bouldering. Review goals and accomplishments with clients Challenge clients to make it to the top of the wall always encouraging whatever is accomplished. Closing circle, Have each client share there favorite thing about climbing so far WEEK 6 � � � Pizza Party! T-Shirts, and personalized awards Lots of praise for accomplishments Closing Circle, ask clients to share something they learned about themselves. Tell clients and parents about future climbing or other programs offered.