{"id":26402,"date":"2025-11-04T13:17:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T21:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/?page_id=26402"},"modified":"2025-11-06T08:21:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T16:21:40","slug":"adventure-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/adventure-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Adventure Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left  wsu-hero--size-xsmall \">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 3840w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 2048w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 3840px) 100vw, 3840px\"\n\t\talt=\"&quot;&quot;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 69% 46%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wsu-overlay wsu-pattern-after wsu-overlay--light wsu-pattern--none\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 id=\"title-id-6a1cf91a0ff88\" class=\"wsu-title wsu-hero__title\"><span>Adventure Education<\/span><\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption wsu-hero__copy\">\n\t\t\t\tPreparing today&#8217;s youth for tomorrow&#8217;s challenges\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/youthintree.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"588\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--right wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/bbrandt@wsu.edu\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"wsu-icon wsu-i-email\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\n\t\tContact Us!\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-11.17.55-AM.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/product\/facilitating-the-experience-mastering-the-art-and-science-of-group-dynamics\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tClick here\u00a0for \u201cFacilitating the Experience: Mastering the Art and Science of Group Dynamics\u201d\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-11.33.38-AM-e1540233611907.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/product\/camp-long-low-course-pocket-safety-guide-adventure-education-series\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tDownload \u201cLow Course Facilitator Pocket Guide\u201d\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To develop capable, caring, contributing citizens through research-based, guided adventure exploration and experiential learning models.&nbsp;&nbsp; We accomplish our mission by building life skills using the natural environment and adventure-based activities within a full value community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cEvery child has inside him an aching void for excitement and if we don\u2019t fill it with something which is exciting and interesting and good for him, he will fill it with something which is exciting and interesting and which isn\u2019t good for him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2014 Theodore Roosevelt<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Vision <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>The 4-H Adventure Education Program builds the foundation that enables participant-centered life-long learning.&nbsp; Through collaborative partnerships with students, schools and agencies, we build the capacity for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Developing learner centered skill-building processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating fun, safe, stimulating and engaging activities in unique supportive environments that push growing edges through appropriate social, emotional and intellectual risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilizing the latest research in youth development, including: adventure-based learning, experiential education, and service-learning models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessing tools, training, resources and educational materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is our goal to provide local community members, agencies and schools with training in all aspects of the educational models we employ, empowering them to utilize and adapt these models within their own groups and organizations. Through this process we:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Provide training, mentoring and certification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide direct support, consultation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide quality programs designed to meet or exceed the highest industry standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide oversight and evaluation of risk management relative to program activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Philosophy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth need more than knowledge to be successful and productive members of society.&nbsp; Youth also need social and emotional skills, such as communication, leadership, cooperation, respect, trust, self-confidence, conflict resolution, decision making and problem-solving skills frequently referred to as \u201cemotional intelligence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" src=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/canoe-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"canoe\" class=\"wp-image-448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2016\/02\/canoe-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2016\/02\/canoe.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s world of standardized testing and increasing pressure for academic success, students are having fewer and fewer opportunities to develop these life skills.&nbsp; 4-H Adventure Education, has developed student centered curriculum that uses activities, teaching&nbsp;these critical life skills through hands-on, fun, stimulating and engaging ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Audience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other adventure based programs that only work with a select population in our region, 4-H Challenge collaborates with any local school or agency that is interested in developing life skills though experiential education activities.&nbsp; Although we are eager to work with all youth groups, traditionally our largest use has been from groups that serve low-income, at-risk and under achieving youths.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" src=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/backpacking1-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"backpacking1\" class=\"wp-image-449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2016\/02\/backpacking1-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2016\/02\/backpacking1.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cru.cahe.wsu.edu\/CEPublications\/EM069E\/EM069E.pdf\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--white wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--gray-0\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">More Information<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__62818\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Trainings and Programs <\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__62818\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trainings and Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cLearning Communities at Work\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>During this class participants will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Integrate the key elements of the Learning Communities Model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice the core principles of a successful learning community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply the research and theory that supports building learning communities in the classroom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn new approaches to facilitating growth and learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn tools and techniques for intentionally creating learning communities, including sequencing, framing and debriefing skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop specific plans for applying these strategies in their current content area curriculum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, contact&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:bbrandt@wsu.edu\">Brian Brandt<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cBuilding Successful learning Communities\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>During this class participants will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Learn the elements of the Learning Communities Model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience the core principles of a successful learning community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore research and theory that supports building learning communities in the classroom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Participants will receive<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A copy of the WSU Learning Community Planner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clock Hours or CEU\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of Journey Towards the Caring Classroom will be available for order<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn More:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/LearningCommunityBrochure.pdf\">Brochure&nbsp;<\/a>|&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/contractInserviceinfo.pdf\">Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__20335\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Testimonials <\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__20335\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Their Own Words\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How has your understanding of learning communities changed as a result of this training?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cI\u2019ve never seen staff members so inspired after a workshop and eager to implement what they have learned.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMy understanding has changed completely and I am so excited about the results. My kids will benefit and I will grow immensely as a teacher.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI have a stronger sense of how to build this into my regular class plans, routines, and curriculum.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThis has impacted my outlook on education and changed the way I look at education.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cIt is a concept that has always been \u2018tossed around.\u2019 I now clearly see what it means and why it is so beneficia<em>l.<\/em>\u201c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do you see as the BENEFITS of creating learning communities?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cHelping to be proactive about behavior. Enhancing learning and possibly injecting some joy back into my job.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cCreating a sense of community in my classroom holds my kids accountable for their learning and gives them a sense of ownership!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLearning community will give the power to succeed back to the students. Teachers will go home more invigorated and less tiered.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWhen the whole needs of the child are met, more \u2018academic\u2019 learning takes place. The classroom becomes a place where kids want to be.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the strengths of this program?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cHow I experienced first-hand being part of a learning community that I can then take to my classroom.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYou modeled what you were asking us to do. \u201c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cExperiencing the ideas given, not just learning about them.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDoing many of the activities really aided in comprehension and retention.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cHands on, fun, useful ideas that will benefit teachers, students, schools, and parents.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGreat energy from the presenters.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLots of movement!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe ideas I left with and can implement tomorrow! \u201c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGreat energy from presenters. Lots of movement and great ideas.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Comments:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cI\u2019d like to have this workshop in the fall for my entire staff. \u201c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cEnergetic, positive, relevant and useful information. Excellent presenters!!!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGreat! A truly lasting impact on education. Everyone should take this class.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI\u2019ll recommend to friends and peers. \u201c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYour workshop was one of the most valuable ones I\u2019ve ever taken! I\u2019ve already used several ideas!\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--gray-0\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No events scheduled &#8211; check back later! <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shared Membership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-Teachingbingo.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Class Bingo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-bingo-differences.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bingo Differences<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-bingo-similarities.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bingo Similarities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-bingo-similarities-and-differences.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bingo Similarities and Differences<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-bingo-questions-and-similarities-and-differences.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bingo Questions, Similarities and Differences<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-FeelingCheckIn.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Feeling Check-In<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-textafriend.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Text Message<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shared Purpose <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-mandalaoutline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Class Mandala<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shared Norms <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-OpportunityForm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Opportunity Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-PAWSincolor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Problem Solving Wheel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shared Skills <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-MultipleIntelligences.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Multiple Intelligence Survey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-Circleoflife.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Personality Inventory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-studentfeedback.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Student Feedback Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-PAWSincolor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Affirmation Starters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-personalAffirmations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Personal Affirmations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shared Outcomes <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-CommunityBuildinglist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Community Building Activities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-achieveyourdreams.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Follow your Dreams ABCs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-40DevelopmentalAssets.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">40 Assets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-WASLReportSummaryFinal2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">WASL Research<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-SEL_goal1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">SEL State Goals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.drjoedispenza.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Brain-Based Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Affirmation Cards <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-affirmationcards1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Set #1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-Affirmationcards2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Set #2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-Affirmationcards3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Set #3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Life Skill Powerpoints <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-POSITIVEATTITUDE.ppt\" target=\"_blank\">Positive Attitude<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-Affirmations.ppt\" target=\"_blank\">Affirmations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-Problemsolving.ppt\" target=\"_blank\">Problem Solving<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-DecisionMakingchart.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Handout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-ActiveListening.ppt\" target=\"_blank\">Active Listening<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-Feedback.ppt\" target=\"_blank\">Giving Feedback<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-TryingNewThings.ppt\" target=\"_blank\">Trying New Things<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-DiscoveringGreatness.ppt\" target=\"_blank\">Discovering Your Greatness<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-GreatnessHandout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Handout<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Powerful Teaching and Learning <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-STARreflectionsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Observation Reflection<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/adved-ptl_lesson_planning_tool.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Lesson Planning Tool<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/adved-ptl_committment_page\/\" target=\"_blank\">Commitment Outline<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Successful Learning Communities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2019\/01\/teacher-workbook-2019-Edited-19-0109.pdf\">Teacher workbook<\/a>&nbsp;(updated 2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a 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target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.gimundo.com\/ivelearnedmovie\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thetimemovie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.thetimemovie.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.therealizemovie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.therealizemovie.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.simpletruths.com\/dash\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.simpletruths.com\/dash\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.powerofattitudemovie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.powerofattitudemovie.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.natureofsuccessmovie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.natureofsuccessmovie.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bebettermovie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.bebettermovie.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/umconnect.umn.edu\/didyouknow\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/umconnect.umn.edu\/didyouknow\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.training-wheels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Training Wheels<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 A creative resource for building teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-spacing-padding-right--small\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenge\/Ropes Courses<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2016\/02\/ropes-3.jpg\" alt=\"ropes 3\" class=\"wp-image-3059\" width=\"358\" height=\"309\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--gray-10\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Portable Ropes Course <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Portable Ropes course is designed for groups and teams to access the benefits of a ropes course experience in any classroom space or setting accessible to them.&nbsp; This is currently the type of WSU 4-H Programming being used at many Seattle Parks and Recreation sites.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img 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Low course days range from 1-6 hours long.&nbsp; A day typically starts with introductions, name games, a health check, stretches, icebreakers, and energizers to prepare groups and teams to engage in Challenge Initiatives to help them reach their individual and groups goals.&nbsp; All Challenge Initiatives on a Low Ropes Course occur either at ground level of less than 10 feet of the ground.&nbsp; Each element takes approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2016\/02\/ropes-2-300x272.jpg\" alt=\"ropes 2\" class=\"wp-image-3060\" width=\"386\" height=\"350\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--gray-10\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Ropes Course <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A High Ropes Courses is designed for individuals to learn to use skills such as coaching and encouragement to reach their goals.&nbsp; The act of overcoming fear and challenges can be peak experience that groups and participants will draw upon for a lifetime.&nbsp; Participants learn that success is not measured by how high a person climbs, but rather through experiences gained from working closely with teammates, building trust among groups, and pushing oneself in a way that is safe and responsible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--gray-10\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stand Alone High Course Elements <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stand Alone High Course Elements are designed to create a peak experience after an initial low course day.&nbsp; They each take approximately 1 hour to complete. 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