It's one thing to talk about improving group effectiveness...or to read about the rewards of pushing performance beyond the "comfort zone." At SVAC, we turn theory into reality, reality into adventure, and adventure into empowerment.

Groups that come to the Squaw Valley Adventure Center come away with more than rudimentary climbing skills and a thrilling experience. They develop cooperation, creative problem solving, teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.

We give you the supportive environment, clear goals relating directly to what your group wants to accomplish, and extensive participant involvement... YOU PROVIDE THE ADRENALIN!

CHALLENGE BY CHOICE

Whether you're in a 3-day group session or just with us for a couple of hours, everyone learns elementary climbing technique and safety. After that, each participant chooses their own level of activity in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere, without pressure.

In using adventure based experiences to facilitate learning, we encourage participants to push themselves beyond their "comfort zone." Each participant may choose his or her own level of participation, and the individual measures success by his or her own standards and goals. No one is pressured to attempt an event.

Our findings show that the most effective learning occurs when participants choose to challenge themselves. A great feature of these programs is that everyone can be involved, regardless of physical fitness, ability, or athletic prowess.

CUSTOM PROGRAMS

Adventure Center Programs are designed specfically for your group's goals, and are therefore very flexible. Our programs can be conducted indoors or outdoors, in any season. They're a great way to begin, conclude, or take a break during meetings or conferences.

Our existing programs can easily be custom-tailored to your group's goals:

SEARCH AND DISCOVER - Station by station, your 8-12 person group takes on brain teasers, orienteering, climbing, and/or creative design problems in an exciting "treasure hunt."

"Want to energize individuals and build bonds within a group? Challenge them with exciting problems and solutions that hinge on creativity, efficiency, and teamwork, not on the fitness or athletic ability of an individual."

-Jesse Desens
S.V. Adventure Center

"SVAC was very thorough in working with me to design a program that accomplished the goals that I wanted to achieve. The program was educational, empowering, and a lot of fun for my whole team!"

-M. Amalfitano, Sr.
Fleet Capital Leasing

"Wow! Talk about building confidence and self esteem! The opportunity to "go outside the comfort zone" ina supportive environment was so valuable. The bonds between students grew as they individually and collectively met the challenges."

-A. Biedermann
Squaw Valley Academy

WHAT ARE ADVENTURE PROGRAMS?

Adventure programs are engaging, and fun-filled activities that concentrate on experience-based learning. This is an action-based process through which knowledge, skills, and values are derived from unique, direct experience. Whether participating in cooperative games, group problem-solving challenges, trust building activities, or our challenge ropes course events, your group will not forget this great experience.

HOW CAN ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE BE VALUABLE TO MY GROUP OR ORGANIZATION?

The value you take out of the adventure experience is directly related to the goals you establish beforehand. Adventure allows for powerful learning. The programs we design are thought-provoking, stimulating, and directly relevant to goals you establish. Our activities provide opportunities for groups and individuals to experience growth in a supportive environment.

The skills learned are typically retained better because the group actively experiences, reflects, internalizes, and then interactively discusses how to apply the lessons back to work, school, home, or other environments. Adventure experiences are lasting and meaningful because ot this extensive participant involvement.