The Challenge Course is an adventure recreation program that offers girls and adults the opportunity to participate in a series of activities involving mental, physical and emotional risk-taking. The course features wall climbing, rappelling, a zip line and a giant swing.

Participants gain personal insight as they strive to achieve individual and group goals during planned sessions. During these sessions, common reactions, emotions and camaraderie is shared as participants experience the Challenge Course.

Challenge Course at Camp Dorothy Thomas

The Challenge Course at Camp Dorothy Thomas is offered to Junior Girl Scouts* and STUDIO 2B members (girls 11-17 years old) as well as to adult members. (*Juniors may participate in team building activities, possibly progressing to some low elements.) STUDIO 2B and adult groups may participate in the entire course, which includes low ropes and high ropes elements.

This progressive program provides teamwork and fun, as well as safe mental and physical problem-solving. There are no guarantees as to how far the girls will progress, but generally most STUDIO 2B members and adults will complete the entire course.

Half-day, one-day and two-day programs range from $10 to $30 per participant. Weekend programs include Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday and cost $45 per participant. This program is recommended in order to complete the course. A group that completes the course may concentrate on perfecting skills in subsequent visits.

For more information, contact High Adventure Program Manager (ext. 234 or cwaters@gsofsc.org) at the Tampa Service Center. Activity dates must be coordinated with camping dates, so please allow two to three months advance planning.

Challenge Course at Camp Wildwood

The Challenge Course located at Camp Wildwood is closed for evaluation and renovation until further notice. Each year, elements and equipment are inspected by a third party using national standards from the Association for Challenge Course Technology to assure the safety of the course. We are diligently working to prioritize the renovations needed, purchase necessary equipment and train facilitators for the course. Challenge Course activities are still available at Camp Dorothy Thomas, and some elements of the course at Camp Wildwood should be reopened by March 2008. If you have questions about high adventure activities please contact Charlie Waters, 800-881-4475 X 234 or cwaters@gswcf.org.