tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11326543446380499422024-03-14T10:28:17.469-07:00Upward Enterprises Team BuildingOperating in the Washington DC, Maryland (MD) and Northern Virginia (VA) area, Upward Enterprises Inc. (UEI) is the leader in the DC Metropolitan area in team building and leadership training. UEI specializes in the delivery of professional and exciting ropes challenge course experiences to youth groups and adults.Upward Enterprises Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08996830371817874503noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1132654344638049942.post-80879634275851304012016-05-17T15:23:00.000-07:002016-05-17T15:23:54.306-07:00Summer Employment Opportunity at Upward Enterprises<div class="MsoNormal">
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We are looking for seasonal staff to work at our event
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where we run zip lines for picnic groups. It’s a fun, outdoor job for someone
that is enthusiastic and dependable. Most events are held on the weekends and
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<b>Benefits include:</b> flexible hours, working outdoors, meals
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<b>Requirements:</b> high school or equivalent, must complete
safety training, ability to stand outside for long periods of time, reliable
transportation, English speaking, ability to pass background check and drug
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<b>To apply:</b> send email inquiry and resume to Clive at <a href="mailto:clive@upwardenterprises.com">clive@upwardenterprises.com</a></div>
Upward Enterprises Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08996830371817874503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1132654344638049942.post-77066599431587720442015-11-24T15:14:00.000-08:002015-11-24T15:14:02.233-08:00Dramatic Video You Have to SeeThis is an amazing video. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sanson.theo/" target="_blank">Théo Sanson</a> completed this 500 meter walk in Utah between The Rectory to Castleton Tower in Castle Valley. The landscape is breathtaking and his daring is beyond anything we have at the Upward Enterprises <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/index.htm" target="_blank">ropes course</a>.<br />
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Upward Enterprises Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08996830371817874503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1132654344638049942.post-6679855798242638722015-09-22T15:41:00.000-07:002015-09-22T15:41:00.813-07:00Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Team Building at UpwardLast week a group of employees from <a href="http://sandyspringadventurepark.org/#" target="_blank">The Adventure Park at Sandy Springs Friends School </a>came out to our <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/index.htm" target="_blank">UEI's ropes course</a> for some good old fashion team building. We went through our communication building and trust exercises and at the end of the day, everyone in the Adventure Park group walked away with a renewed synergy.<br />
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Both of our facilities have rope climbing and zip lines but our programs are very different. Where Sandy Spring provides pure adventure and adrenaline, Upward Enterprises provides the component of team building with a facilitator. We are geared for groups while they are more of an amusement park where individuals can explore independently.<br />
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In return, this week we were invited to The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School to have a day of fun. It was a challenge for our staff and a good break from the busy back to school team building season for incoming students from the around the Washington Metro area.<br />
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Thank you, Adventure Park for trusting Upward Enterprises with your team building training and for a great day at your facility as well.<br />
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<br />Upward Enterprises Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08996830371817874503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1132654344638049942.post-56953610913934574252015-09-15T14:11:00.000-07:002015-09-15T14:11:03.043-07:00Animals Have Problem Solving Skills TooAt the <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/index.htm" target="_blank">ropes course</a> we frequently play problem solving games like "pass the hoop" to teach teams to work together. But humans don't have a monopoly on problem solving skills. This video below is of a crow named 0007 using his pint-sized brain to figure out how to get a piece of food out of a box is amazing.<br />
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In July, <a href="http://worxgraphicdesign.com/" target="_blank">Worx Graphic Design</a> came out to our <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/index.htm" target="_blank">challenge ropes course</a> for some team building. Afterwards they sent us this incredibly kind thank you card. Truly it goes both ways. When a group comes to our course, whether adults or kids, and they take in what we teach it's always gratifying to know we can make a difference.</div>
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<br />Upward Enterprises Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08996830371817874503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1132654344638049942.post-79671690220593358082015-07-21T14:50:00.001-07:002015-07-21T14:50:36.129-07:00Re-purposing Old Building Material and Vehicles into an Imaginative PlaygroundMany people when visiting downtown St. Louis plan on going to the iconic Arch or if its summertime, catching a Cardinals baseball game at Busch Stadium. But have you ever heard of the the <a href="http://www.citymuseum.org/" target="_blank">City Museum</a>? Opened in 1997 and conceived by artist <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Cassilly" target="_blank">Bob Cassilly</a> it's been recognized at one of the <a href="http://www.pps.org/reference/greatplaces2005/" target="_blank">world's best public places</a>. I have been there once a few years back before the rooftop jungle gym was added and I can say it definitely should be added to your travel itinerary if you are the adventurous type. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to touch, climb and play on the exhibits.<br />
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What do you do on a regular basis to add play to your life? Research has shown that play helps children as well as adults to de-stress and at our <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/index.htm" target="_blank">Upward Enterprises team building facility</a> we try to provide that. And don't we all need a little fun in life?<br />
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<br />Upward Enterprises Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08996830371817874503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1132654344638049942.post-57632506642580881842015-06-02T15:00:00.000-07:002015-06-02T15:00:51.230-07:00Smokey Glen Farm Zip Line at the Grove Picnic Site OpenJust uploaded a new video highlighting our zip line <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/programs.htm" target="_blank">Upward Enterprises</a> just built at <a href="http://www.smokeyglenfarm.com/" target="_blank">Smokey Glen Farm</a>. This zip line is located at the Grove picnic site. This video was taken at its grand opening event in May. What is unique about this zip line is that it is designed with a return so that riders circle back to where they started. On a beautiful opening day, we had a lot of riders come to the end of the zip line and hop right back on for another trip. The kids loved it!<br />
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Below is a great illustration of the same Cave Rescue game presented by BBC 4 Radio series <i><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/historyofideas" target="_blank">History of Ideas</a></i>. Take a look and let us know what's your philosophy.<br />
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<br />Upward Enterprises Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08996830371817874503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1132654344638049942.post-83162149250873100112015-04-07T13:59:00.000-07:002015-04-07T14:00:38.154-07:00Introducting the new Zip Line at the Grove at Smokey Glen FarmsDue to the increased popularity of our zip line at the Pavilions, <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/index.htm" target="_blank">Upward Enterprises</a> has expanded our service to add a new zip line with return at the Grove picnic facility at <a href="http://www.smokeyglenfarm.com/" target="_blank">Smokey Glen Farms</a> in Gaithersburg, MD. The new Grove zip line is open for private events booked through Smokey Glen.<br />
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<br />Upward Enterprises Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08996830371817874503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1132654344638049942.post-76599351545382141962015-03-24T15:07:00.000-07:002015-03-24T15:07:41.512-07:00Ice Climbing at Cunningham Falls State Park with Mark HardieRecently, Mark Hardie, the former owner of <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/index.htm" target="_blank">Upward Enterprises</a> was recently featured by the Frederick News Post while ice climbing in <a href="http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/cunningham.aspx" target="_blank">Cunningham Falls State Park</a>. Mark was the original founder of Upward Enterprises before selling the business to Clive Felgate. He is a great mentor and friend to UEI. Mark now owns <a href="http://daybreakexcursions.com/" target="_blank">Daybreak Excursions</a>. If you are interested in private climbing lessons we highly recommend him.<br />
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To all our clients who have supported Upward Enterprises over the years, I'd like to say thank you for believing in the power of our <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/prog_team_building.htm" target="_blank">team building</a>. Happy Holidays to you, your family and all those you love.</div>
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<br />Upward Enterprises Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08996830371817874503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1132654344638049942.post-3359663678605900842014-11-18T13:56:00.000-08:002014-11-18T13:56:14.066-08:00Can you guess where this is? A free standing climbing wall to the clouds for those adventurous enough to try. No, unfortunately it's not at <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/index.htm" target="_blank">Upward Enterprises ropes course</a> in Frederick, Maryland.<br />
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We do have a 24 foot <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/prog_rockwall.htm" target="_blank">climbing wall you can rent</a> for your next party or corporate picnic. A little more down to earth than this climbing wall pictured below. Call us at 301-834-6140 and we can quote you a rental price.<br />
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If you guessed this is the <a href="http://www.bjoeks.nl/index.php/#excalibur" target="_blank">Bjoeks Excalibur</a> climbing wall in Groningen, Netherlands you win!Upward Enterprises Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08996830371817874503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1132654344638049942.post-66049845385185043372014-11-11T14:31:00.000-08:002014-11-11T14:31:44.734-08:00Seize the Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Upward Enterprises Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08996830371817874503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1132654344638049942.post-87189545552323656262014-10-28T15:31:00.001-07:002014-10-28T15:31:53.187-07:00Team Building using your Smartphone or TabletToday in the <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/spaceteam-is-a-mobile-game-that-requires-users-to-play-with-others-in-the-same-room/2014/10/23/c0d43116-5966-11e4-bd61-346aee66ba29_story.html" target="_blank">Washington Post</a> I found a story in the tech section that interested me. It was a review of an app for your smartphone or tablet called <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sleepingbeastgames.spaceteam">Spaceteams</a>, a cooperative party game for up to 4 players (or if you want 4 teams of players).<br />
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After downloading the game to your devise, you are set to "blast off" in a virtual spaceship with your shipmates. You have to fly the spaceship with the help of the other players who shout out instructions to each other. If you fail to work as a team, your ship crashes. Sounds like a <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/prog_team_building.htm" target="_blank">team building</a> game that's a great way to get people to interact together rather than always keeping their nose buried in their phone. What do you think? Should we use it at the ropes course?<br />
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<br />Upward Enterprises Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08996830371817874503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1132654344638049942.post-85831130820970278072014-10-21T14:12:00.001-07:002014-10-21T14:12:31.916-07:00Using the Playground as an Adventure Classroom<a href="http://www.beauvoirschool.org/podium/default.aspx?t=204&nid=937259" target="_blank">Beauvoir Elementary School in Washington, DC</a> is getting attention for its unique approach to <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/prog_ropes.htm" target="_blank">experiential learning</a>. They have designed a playground for children that is built into a hillside at the school that doesn't include your standard playground equipment. Kids can scramble over rocks, climb rope cargo nets and splash in the man-made creek that is supplied with rain water.<br />
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Looks like a lot of fun! It's refreshing to see kids exploring their environment and using their imagination to play.<br />
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Have you been out to <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/prog_ropes.htm" target="_blank">our ropes course</a> in Buckeystown, MD in 2014?<br />
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If your group has been out there working on your <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/prog_team_building.htm" target="_blank">team building</a>, you might have tried our new "Amazon" activity that Travis built over the Spring. The object of this activity is for the group to work together to retrieve an object on the other side of the creek (our mini Amazon).<br />
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At Upward Enterprises, we are always looking to update our course and add new elements, keeping our course fresh and interesting year after year.<br />
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<br />Upward Enterprises Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08996830371817874503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1132654344638049942.post-55107712268279253362014-09-23T15:03:00.000-07:002014-10-14T14:58:14.011-07:00Thank you to all our clients for the great feedback!<blockquote class="tr_bq">
"Truly amazing experience at the <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/prog_ropes.htm" target="_blank">ropes course</a> this year and I don't think there is anything that we would have changed."<br />
Eric H., <a href="http://chci.org/" target="_blank">Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. Inc.</a></blockquote>
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Kristy N. Upper School Counselor, <a href="http://www.friendsbalt.org/" target="_blank">Friends School of Baltimore</a></blockquote>
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Bridget, <a href="http://www.georgetown.edu/" target="_blank">Georgetown University</a></blockquote>
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"The students had a great time on the course. It was definitely one of the highlights of their weekend. Larry was a great facilitator and brought the students to a different level in their <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/prog_team_building.htm" target="_blank">team building</a>."<br />
Chuck T. Programming Coordinator, <a href="https://www.gmu.edu/" target="_blank">George Mason University</a></blockquote>
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<br />Upward Enterprises Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08996830371817874503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1132654344638049942.post-10798845199906074142014-09-16T15:19:00.000-07:002014-09-16T15:20:13.831-07:00Cave JumpingHave you seen this? A network of underground trampolines installed in a slate quarry cavern in the Welsh mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. <a href="http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/llechwedd-slate-caverns-zip-world-bounce-below" target="_blank">Check it out</a> and tell us what you think. No caves unfortunately at our <a href="http://www.upwardenterprises.com/index.htm" target="_blank">Upward Enterprises ropes course</a>.<br />
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Harnessed by strong cables, I found myself in an unusual position high in the trees… facing upwards and glimpsing patches of blue sky. A team of eight women had pulled me into this position and awaited my decision to release the cord which would drop me into a free-fall swing through the tree tops. Butterflies swirled in my stomach and my breathing grew rapid as I allowed myself to fully experience this strange suspension in the air. Time felt suspended, too, as I savored this momentary mixture of calm and electrifying anticipation.</div>
Encouragement from the women below wafted up to my ears and I knew I had the full support of my team. “You can do it!” and “Go for it!” let me know that they believed in me.<br />
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