Baldwin Center

Challenge and Adventure Course

Baldwin Center Wednesdays
Apr. 19th- June 12th

5th-8th graders come on down to the Baldwin center Wednesdays and learn the ropes at the Baldwin center. Participants will be introduced to different elements at the center and learn safety procedures. We’ll focus on team work and fun!

The YMCA will provide transportation to the Baldwin center for both groups. 5th-6th graders will be picked up at the YMCA after early release and dropped off at the YMCA at 2:50pm. 7th-8th graders will be picked up at the YMCA at 3:00 and dropped off at 4:10pm at the YMCA.

Equipment
Weather appropriate clothing water bottle and SNEAKERS!

5th-6th graders 1:45-2:45pm
7th-8th graders 3:00-4:00pm

Fee: $25 Members
$50 Non-members

• One of New England’s most state of the art challenge and ropes courses
• Explore risk taking, team building, personal challenges, and group enhancement
• Programs designed to fit your group’s needs
• Half day, full day, or multiple day programs

Our Goals

• Engage participants in active, dynamic, and challenging activities.
• Develop group cohesion, cooperation, and communication skills.
• Provide a supportive and caring atmosphere to ensure the enjoyment and inclusion of all participants.

Our Philosophy

• Provide the highest standards for safety.
• Develop programs to give participants a unique opportunity to practice essential life skills.
• Enhance self-esteem through problem solving, decision making, goal setting, and communication development

What We Offer

High Ropes Elements

Our pole and beam construction makes our high ropes system both durable and safe.& The three towers are all connected through a series of traverse& elements, maximizing the challenge we can provide from this state of the art system.

What do you get out of the High Ropes experience?

• Full belay and safety training
• Risk taking, trust and cooperative skills
• Enhanced sense of personal confidence

Low Ropes Elements

Hidden within the woods surrounding the scenic Lake &Knickerbocker, the low ropes elements are assembled with in the trees and are designed to challenge participant's agility, physical coordination and problem solving skills. We also offer elements designed to adapt to physical disabilities making the Baldwin Center truly a place for all.

What do you get out of the Low Ropes experience?

• Mental and physical agility
• Creative solutions to group initiatives and problem solving tasks
• Awareness of group accomplishment
• Ice breakers, Energizers, Prop Initiatives, and Group games are apart of every program.

For more information and rates, please contact Karen Greenleaf, Marketing Assistant at kgreenleaf@brymca.org or 633-2855.