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River Valley Ranch

Build a ropes course in MD to help students develop leadership skillsRiver Valley Ranch

COMPETED FOR

$50K
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Competed in
August, 2010

Goals

  • To build a high ropes course for the Outdoor Education Program
  • To help students build confidence and learn leadership skills

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Overview

There's nothing like being 50ft off the ground standing on a half inch cable to teach students and adults about how to overcome their fears, build confidence, and learn leadership skills. A high ropes challenge course is simply one of the most effective ways we've found to practically teach these valuable character building skills. We will also make this course handicap accessible allowing students with special needs the ability to participate in some of the elements.

How will the 50K be Used?

$ 40,000 Purchase materials
$ 10,000 Labor
Do Good for the Gulf.

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