| Adventure Challenge Programs |
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| The W. Clement Stone Nature Center operates the Hidden Pond Challenge Course, an exciting outdoor education program that emphasizes teamwork, creative group problem solving, communication and cooperation. The course, located on 50 acres of mature woodland, has 25 different low group problem solving elements, and 12 different high teamwork challenges. Special programs are available for corporate training groups, military training, athletic teams, school groups, scouts and youth at risk. The experienced staff can customize the experience to meet the goals of individual groups. Low element team work and communication challenges are selected and sequenced to meet group goals and build on successes. |
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| Climbing wall |
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| ADVENTURE CHALLENGE PROGRAMS |
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| Corporate Leadership Training |
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| Military and Law Enforcement Leadership Training |
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| Teamwork Training for Sports Teams |
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| Adventure Challenge Programs for Schools and Scouts |
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| The Pamper Pole |
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| Adventure Challenge Programs for At Risk Youth |
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| The challenge course high elements include a 45 ft. climbing tower, zip line, hanging ladder, burma bridge and more. These challenges help individuals understand that they can surpass their own expectations. The high element course builds confidence and a great sense of achievement. The Stone Nature Center's adventure challenge program has an outstanding record of safety and meets the standards set by the Association of Challenge Course Technology. |
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| For more information about the course and its programs or to schedule, contact: (785) 273-5806 |
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| The Mobile Course Can't come to the challenge course? Want something a little less physical? Let the challenges come to you! This low impact program is perfect for the gymnasium or workplace conference space. Teamwork and communication training is presented in the form of problem solving initiative games that are fun, thought provoking, and get your group working together. |
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| KSU ROTC leadership training, 2006, for more highlights from this program, click: KSU ROTC leadership course |
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The fee for the challenge course is determined by the length of time each group spends on the course. Maximum group size is 14 individuals. The course can accommodate several groups at a time, when staff are available. |
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| W. Clement Stone Nature Center 7240 SW 10th St. Topeka, KS 66615 (785) 273-5806 |
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| This website supported and maintained by the Stone Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of wildlife rehabilitation and education through the Stone Nature Center, Topeka, Kansas. |
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or email Dennis Dinwiddie, Director |
