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Excerpts
From
Kissing the Monster
by: Andre Courtemanche
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concept of perceived risk vs. actual risk is not
relevant to a person suspended fifty feet in the air.
There
I was at the Teen Health Centre's new Challenges for
Success Ropes Course being trained to lead people of all
ages through the 30 acre forest filled with exciting and
formidable tasks. The group of THC employees I was a
part of was a special one. Through four days of rigorous
training, we had all learned a lot about trust and
confronting fear, and now it was time for me to put the
new lessons to use. Secured to the giant swing, the
group hoisted me higher and higher as my adrenaline went
into overdrive...
My
group pulled the rope I was fastened to, causing me to
rise toward the top of a giant tree. We had inspected my
harness, we had inspected the ropes, there was really
nothing to worry about... I couldn't help but remember
the story we were told about a young girl finding the
courage to kiss a hideous monster and finding out the
monster was nothing to fear at all.
As I
reached the peak of the swings' height, I know how she
felt. I may have yelled when the swing released, but
what I remember the most was the wind. The glorious
winds of change blowing through the helmet of a man
kissing away his fears.
"I
pushed myself to achieve things I thought I couldn't
do." |
WHAT IS A ROPES COURSE?
The Challenges for Success Ropes Course is set within a 30 acre
Carolinian forest at the
Chelsea Spa and Retreat, located half an
hour outside of Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
A Ropes course is a series of elements made of ropes, wood and cables. The Program
involves supervised challenges that promote group and individual
achievement.
The
Challenges for Success Ropes Course offers an original approach
to team building, personal growth and leadership skills
training. Through a series of activities, initiatives and
challenges, facilitators work with you and your group to explore
and develop communication skills, leadership, trust,
cooperation, goal-setting, and problem-solving skills. Our
clients participate directly and experientially in programs
designed to work on their specific areas of interest. These new
ideas and insights will be transferred back to their working and
personal relationships.
What Can We Do For You?
The Challenges for Success Ropes Course can be used to
develop skills with a wide variety of groups ranging from school
groups to corporate groups and from recreation groups to
therapeutic groups. By assessing your groups’ needs, the
Challenges for Success Ropes Course staff will create a
uniquely designed and customized program.
MORE INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW
Participants
Activities are designed to be within the capability of
anyone in reasonably good health. Although they can be
physically demanding at times, they are not military style
initiatives and do not require unusual endurance. Activities are
accessible to include participants of all physical abilities.
Prices
Please contact us regarding the fee structure for:
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Corporate Groups
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Student/Youth Groups
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Non-Profit Groups
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Sports Teams
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Clubs
Group Size
The Challenges for Success Ropes Course can accommodate a
variety of group sizes.
Call today to book your program and receive your registration
package.
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