The whole thing was geared around Team building. (NOT). The whole episode was a complete histerical laugh and utterly hilarious. Watch the program and see for yourself.
Call and book your own adventure but please, no flour.
| The Daily Show With Jon Stewart | Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c | |||
| Midterm Teapartyganza - Reasonable Debate on the Sanity Bus | ||||
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
Operation Misty Morning
Code Name: Operaton Misty Morning
Time / Date / Location: 0600 hours, July 18th at UEI Ropes Course in Buckeystown, MD
Mission: To navigate the three zip lines and complete the canopy tour with the Leap of Faith as the final obstacle!
Administration: Call HQ at 301-834-6140 to sign up for our boot camp experience.
Cost: $45.00 per person.
Deadline: July 17th at 1900 hours.
Details: Bring the necessary gear to survive the morning. This is not for the faint of heart. You may be left behind. Bring a wingman and receive a discount.
Are you up for the challenge?
Over and Out.........................................
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Canopy Tour and Team Building
Having just built our canopy tour to compliment the ropes challenge course already in the ground we have found that the team building aspect is still as strong as ever. We first thought that our clients would be drawn to the cables and ropes that bridge each tree throughout the tour from platform to platform as an adventure and for individuals challenges only. That was not the case. The groups that we have already put through the tour have found that there is huge amount of team work involved to complete the extensive run through the trees. The Gymnastics rings located at the far end and optional as an activity have again proved to be the most challenging and not for everyone. The zip lines are as always a favorite and a nice way to transfer from one area to the other and back again. For us it was pretty much what we thought and expected but our clients were pleasantly surprised by the level of challenge and amount of trust and support required to complete the course. Now it is your turn to come and check it out. Call us today (301) 834 6140
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| New Upward Enterprises Canopy Tour |
Monday, March 22, 2010
New elements being built will be ready by Easter
Ready for a new adventure?
We've had some delays due to the enormous amount of snow we had on our ropes course in January and February here in Frederick, Maryland. Now that the sun is out and the snow has finally melted, we can get back out on the the ropes course and continue with finishing construction of our new elements for 2010.
We're excited to have Upward Enterprises' new ropes course elements ready by Easter and are looking forward to groups especially enjoying our new canopy tour!
Don't miss out and book your next team building outing to the ropes course soon.
Look forward to seeing you there!
We've had some delays due to the enormous amount of snow we had on our ropes course in January and February here in Frederick, Maryland. Now that the sun is out and the snow has finally melted, we can get back out on the the ropes course and continue with finishing construction of our new elements for 2010.
We're excited to have Upward Enterprises' new ropes course elements ready by Easter and are looking forward to groups especially enjoying our new canopy tour!
Don't miss out and book your next team building outing to the ropes course soon.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Does the cold weather stop you from team building?
Yes it is cold out there! Yes we have been forced indoors but we can still work on team building. Let's re-evaluate what we are here for. The question to start with is "what is team building"?
The answer as we know is "a group of 2 or more people working together towards a common goal". The common goal is the important part of that statement. Many teams are working together, or so they think, but not always in the same direction. Sometimes team members actually work against each other without realizing it.
The ropes course is traditionally used as our outside vehicle to take a group on their journey through the jungle of group dynamics. We use cables and towers to create a sense of adv
enture that can be both exhilarating and fun but also distracting. Where as the indoor program is created using different tools such as hoops and blindfolds. The journey is very similar in that the group dynamics will be the same. Each group will need to assess the problem and evaluate their resources before they create their plan and execute it to their best ability. Good communication along with respect and trust and support are just some of the key skills that will be required.
enture that can be both exhilarating and fun but also distracting. Where as the indoor program is created using different tools such as hoops and blindfolds. The journey is very similar in that the group dynamics will be the same. Each group will need to assess the problem and evaluate their resources before they create their plan and execute it to their best ability. Good communication along with respect and trust and support are just some of the key skills that will be required. What experience have you had with group dynamics that you might like to share?
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Winkler Botanical Vs. Go Ape! What are they thinking?
So the question is which of these two scenarios is the craziest?
Winkler Botanical Preserve is located in Northern Virginia and sits in the shadow of the Interstate 395 in Alexandria. It has a few acres of prime land with a beautiful ropes course and a stone and timber visitor center. The preserve is managed by a private, non – profit organization with the mission to provide free environmental education for the students of Alexandria City public schools. This land is in jeopardy because VDOT is looking to direct traffic directly off I 395 and several of the proposals run the ramp right through Winkler to accommodate this.
On the other end of the spectrum is the approval by the Montgomery County Planning Board for Go Ape!, a for-profit enterprise based in the UK, to take over 6 acres of land and trees in Rock Creek Park at Lake Needwood. Go Ape! are being allowed to build a high wire forest adventure on Regional County Park land and reap the rewards. It goes even further to allow the potential clients to use the facilities (parking and rest rooms) already there for their own convenience.
Do you have opinion about either of these scenarios?
Is it right that a non-profit ropes course, for the benefit of the community be threatened whereas not 40 miles away a for- profit organizations is being allowed to take over public land?
Winkler Botanical Preserve is located in Northern Virginia and sits in the shadow of the Interstate 395 in Alexandria. It has a few acres of prime land with a beautiful ropes course and a stone and timber visitor center. The preserve is managed by a private, non – profit organization with the mission to provide free environmental education for the students of Alexandria City public schools. This land is in jeopardy because VDOT is looking to direct traffic directly off I 395 and several of the proposals run the ramp right through Winkler to accommodate this.
On the other end of the spectrum is the approval by the Montgomery County Planning Board for Go Ape!, a for-profit enterprise based in the UK, to take over 6 acres of land and trees in Rock Creek Park at Lake Needwood. Go Ape! are being allowed to build a high wire forest adventure on Regional County Park land and reap the rewards. It goes even further to allow the potential clients to use the facilities (parking and rest rooms) already there for their own convenience.
Do you have opinion about either of these scenarios?
Is it right that a non-profit ropes course, for the benefit of the community be threatened whereas not 40 miles away a for- profit organizations is being allowed to take over public land?
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