WSU/4-H Portable/ Low Ropes Challenge Facilitator Training ...
WSU/4-H Portable/ Low Ropes Challenge Facilitator Training ...
WSU/4-H Portable/ Low Ropes Challenge Facilitator Training ...
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<strong>WSU</strong>/4-H <strong>Portable</strong>/ <strong>Low</strong> <strong>Ropes</strong><strong>Challenge</strong> <strong>Facilitator</strong> <strong>Training</strong>This training is comprehensive and experientialand certifies leaders for group facilitation in<strong>Challenge</strong>-based activities. Participants learnskills in goal setting, cooperative risk taking,clear communication, problem solving andmuch more. <strong>Challenge</strong> helps groups andindividuals achieve transformational goals insafe settings.Following the training, you will be able toapply your skills with youth groups as a 4-H<strong>Challenge</strong> <strong>Facilitator</strong>.As a 4-H <strong>Ropes</strong> <strong>Challenge</strong> <strong>Facilitator</strong>, you willbe able to:• Take groups on the BSD <strong>Low</strong> <strong>Ropes</strong>Course• Check out <strong>Portable</strong> <strong>Challenge</strong> equipment• Access our <strong>Challenge</strong> Resource Library• Obtain <strong>WSU</strong> <strong>Challenge</strong> Leader liabilitycoverage• Work with other 4-H <strong>Challenge</strong>development programs statewide4-H <strong>Challenge</strong><strong>Low</strong> <strong>Ropes</strong>/<strong>Portable</strong> Course <strong>Training</strong>September 4,5 & 8,9,10,118:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.<strong>Portable</strong>/<strong>Low</strong> <strong>Ropes</strong> <strong>Challenge</strong>Instructor Certificationis a six day, 48 hour course.This training will take place at the 4-H<strong>Challenge</strong> Course, Bellingham School DistrictGordon Carter Environmental site.Registration:Registration fee of $250/leader includes 48hours of training and copies of JourneyTowards the Caring Classroom and the <strong>WSU</strong>4-H <strong>Challenge</strong> Course Technical Manual andLeader Guide. Clock hours are usuallyavailable for an additional fee of $2 per hourplus $5 processing fee. Individuals with specialneeds are encouraged to contact <strong>WSU</strong>Whatcom County Extension at 360-676-6736for accommodation.Organization Special OfferSign two people up from your organization forthe same training and the 2 nd comes at ½ price!Creating Positive Learning CommunitiesIt has been said that there is no learning withoutchallenge and emotion, but how many of thechallenging environments we are confronted withday to day are positive emotional experiences?Transformational learning can only take place inan environment where individuals feel they arevalued and have a voice. Faced with the stressesof institutionalization, or the force of poorinternalized scripting, do we regularly createenvironments that ensure caring, equality andinsight for ourselves and others?Communication, choice, decision-making,leadership, teamwork and positive riskidentification are key elements of experientialexploration as groups work toward achievingtheir group and individual goals in a <strong>Challenge</strong>environment. Insights and learning from thecourse experience can be applied to the school,home, and work environments.Space is limited. Call 676-6736 to hold yourspot today!Programs of <strong>WSU</strong> do not discriminate on the basis of race,ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,sexual orientation, age, marital status, the presence of anysensory, mental or physical disability, use of a trainedguide dog or service animal by a disabled person, speciallydisabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, recentlyseparated veteran, and other protected veteran.<strong>Challenge</strong> by ChoiceWe believe that learning and growth are bestachieved through the willing participation of thelearner. Although we encourage participants tochallenge themselves, all of the activitiespresented to participants are “challenge bychoice.”
A Little History:The Bellingham 4-H <strong>Challenge</strong> <strong>Ropes</strong>ProgramThe Whatcom County <strong>Ropes</strong>/<strong>Challenge</strong> Coursewas created over fifteen years ago to strengthenlife skills identified as crucial to building andsustaining healthy youth, families andcommunities.The Bellingham 4-H <strong>Challenge</strong> program hasbeen a collaborative effort between BellinghamSchool District and <strong>WSU</strong> Whatcom CountyExtension since 1990. Offerings have expandedto include not only the ropes course but alsoportable challenges, tailored to fit the needs andspaces of groups and organizations.How is <strong>Challenge</strong> Adapted inProfessional Settings?Classroom ManagementVolunteer <strong>Training</strong>Corporate LeadershipAddiction RehabilitationCommunity BuildingBehavior ModificationWilderness GroupsReligious RetreatsPrograms tailored to:Youth and AdultsParents, FamiliesTeachers, CounselorsCommunity GroupsNon-profit OrganizationsTeam and group empowermentBELLINGHAM 4-H2008 <strong>Facilitator</strong>’s <strong>Training</strong>The <strong>Challenge</strong> Program consists of a variety ofcourse, seminar, and workshop options. Thegeneral format of our program includes noncompetitivegames woven into a series ofindividual and group <strong>Challenge</strong> initiatives.<strong>Facilitator</strong>s plan a sequence of activities, whichbegins with ice-breaking, trust-building, andsafety instructions and leads into problemsolvingchallenges.For Instructor <strong>Training</strong> Information:Michael Wallace<strong>WSU</strong> Whatcom County Extension1000 North Forest Street #201Bellingham WA 98225360-676-6736Email: mlwallace@wsu.eduWebsite: http://whatcom.wsu.eduSPONSORED BYBellingham School District&Promote Communication and Team WorkInstill Leadership and Self ConfidenceStrengthen Social/Emotional Intelligence