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▲Adventure Learning
Center -
Challenge Course
The Adventure Learning Center at Living History Farms is an
exciting experiential learning program that develops team work, trust,
leadership, character and confidence.
Set among 10 acres of wooded land at Living History Farms, the program
is designed to enhance and team building needs of youth and adults.
Participants progress through sequenced activities that foster team
unity, skill development and fun.
Operating
with the philosophy of "Challenge by Choice," individuals choose their
level of participation, allowing everyone to have an enjoyable
experience. Programs can be tailored to fit the needs of any
group, youth (6th Grade) through adult.
The challenge course at
the Adventure Learning Center is a state-of-the-art universally designed
facility, constructed by
Adventure Based Experiential Educators Inc., (ABEE)
an internationally known leader in the challenge course industry.
The course meets and exceeds all safety and design specifications as set
by the
Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT).
The Adventure Learning
Center is the result of a unique collaboration between ISU Extension -
Polk County, Polk County Conservation and Living History Farms.
The challenge course design, construction and safety equipment made
possible by grants awarded by the
U.S. Department of Education
and
Prairie Meadows Racing Commission.
▲Adventure Learning
Center - Staff
Our program staff
include 20 talented educators from ISU Polk County Extension, Polk
County Conservation Board, as well as contracted educational
professionals.
Together, our staff have many years of experience in education;
facilitating skills development courses, wellness promotion and leading
outdoor pursuits.
We pride ourselves on being well trained and
knowledgeable facilitators of experiential education. All of the ALC staff complete an intensive technical training and
annual recertification process by ABEE, Inc., that meet ACCT safety standards.
In addition they participate in ongoing trainings and workshops offered
by leaders in the field.
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