Education & Human Development

ChallengeWorks

Programs

ChallengeWorks is process driven using experiental-based learning. We help your group develop interpersonal relationships and strengthen bonds with each other to ensure teamwork and long-lasting and meaningful relationships. Through exercises of communication, trust, leadership, and problem-solving our goal is to help the individual and group grow stronger and more confident in their day-to-day challenges.

Program Inquiry, Forms & Policies

Please contact arturo.ortiz@tamu.edu for details on scheduling your event.

Benefits of a ChallengeWorks Program

 In a ChallengeWorks program, participants may discover the following:

  • Increased awareness
  • Developing critical thinking skills
  • Giving and receiving feedback
  • Goal setting
  • Developing personal trust
  • Improved communications
  • Decision making
  • Soft / interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership and followship
  • Supportive environment
  • Fun

ChallengeWorks facilitators will encourage and support participants to:

  • Examine the interpersonal dynamics of the group
  • Encourage, support, and ask questions to expand individual thought processes and mindsets
  • Identify productive and unproductive responses
  • Discuss connections to participants’ real-world experiences
  • Implement new responses to improve personal and group effectiveness
  • Identify creative solutions to problem solve
  • Create the opportunity to explore new behaviors
  • Identify how to handle challenges
  • Set individual and group goals

Packages

ChallengeWorks offers a variety of customizable packages because our program objectives, timeframes, resources, and prices vary.

Email our Program Coordinator for pricing questions

2 HOUR Energizer: CHALLENGE COURSE ACTIVITIES – GAMES AND INITIATIVES

  • This program is recommended for groups who are looking to break the ice and get their group mingling and working together.
  • This program goes up to 2 hours.
  • This program can be held indoors or outdoors.
  • This program is mobile and can be held offsite (ie: school or hotel) or onsite at ChallengeWorks.

3 hours: games, initiatives, and low elements

  • This program is recommended for groups who are looking to strengthen or establish trust, communication, leadership, camaraderie, etc.
  • Engage in activities that require you and your group to work together to overcome challenges, then reflect on lessons learned that will help build the group into a stronger team.
  • This program can be held indoors or outdoors.
  • This program is mobile and can be held offsite (ie: school or hotel) or onsite at ChallengeWorks.

4 HOURS: CHALLENGE COURSE ACTIVITIES

  • This program is recommended for groups who are looking to establish or strengthen their group dynamics and reach new challenges.
  • Engage in activities that require you and your group to work together to overcome challenges, then reflect on lessons learned from activities that will help form the group into a stronger team.
  • Continue the team growth with higher challenges.

6 HOURS: CHALLENGE COURSE ACTIVITIES

  • This program is recommended for groups who want to spend more time developing their group and strengthening their interpersonal skills (ie: trust, communication, leadership, etc.)
  • Engage in activities that require you and your group to work together to overcome challenges, then reflect on lessons from the activities that will help form the group into a stronger team.
  • Continue the team growth with higher challenges.
  • Lunch break provided. We can order for you at an additional cost, you can bring your lunch, or you can have lunch catered to our site.

Program Inquiry Form

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What is your group type?(Required)

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Are you interested in adding lunch to your program?(Required)
We can customize your program and add lunch. We order from Honey Baked Ham. The lunch box contains a sandwich, chips, cookies, and a drink for an additional $8/person.

Participant Requirements

  • Age: We allow ages 8 and up on the challenge course; you must be able to fit securely in a chest harness, seat harness, and helmet.
  • Weight: While there is no minimum weight requirement, we do have a maximum weight requirement of 250 lbs. on our high elements.
  • Height: No minimum or maximum height.
  • Minors: Individuals under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by at least one adult and have a signed waiver by a parent/legal guardian.
  • Arrival: Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your program starts time. This will allow us time to gather all required documents.
  • Clothing: We require closed-toed shoes with a hard sole to be worn (Crocs and open-toed sandals are not permitted). Be prepared to be outside – dress according to the weather. During warmer times at the course, a t-shirt, knee-length shorts, or jeans can be worn. Wearing a hat and sunglasses would be helpful at times, although they are not required. During the cooler months, we recommend layering up and shedding layers as needed. In case of rainy weather, please be prepared and bring raincoats. Although the program may be continued indoors in the event of inclement weather (space permitting), it is preferable to be outside and we hope to continue if the rain is light.
  • Waiver: All individuals on-site are required to sign the waiver (this includes observers). Individuals under the age of 18 must have a signed waiver by a parent/legal guardian.

Weather Policy

Our program operates rain or shine. All rescheduling and cancellations due to weather will be the decision of the ChallengeWorks Program Coordinator. Most reschedules and cancellations are due to thunderstorms and heavy rain. We try our best to monitor the weather on the days leading up to your program. If this happens, we will do our best to contact you before rescheduling for another day and time.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations can be made seven days prior to the scheduled program date. You will not be responsible for any program fees.
  • Should some or all participants cancel between two and six days prior to the scheduled program date, the group is responsible for 50% of the program fees.
  • Should some or all participants cancel in less than one day prior to the scheduled program date, the group is responsible for 100% of the program fees unless an alternate date can be arranged.

Please notify us as soon as possible if changes need to be made to your program. You can send us an email at arturo.ortiz@tamu.edu.

The waiver will be sent to the point of contact for the group.