Swofford Challenge Course
The Swofford challenge course is a blend of teambuilding and team activities, designed by a trained facilitator to take individuals and groups beyond their own expectations, meet group goals, bond with their group, and complete each task given. The challenge course experience is one of both learning and fun. Your team will be presented with challenges that require communication, trust, good decision making, teamwork, leadership, and action to solve. The challenge course facilitates growth and learning by placing existing teams or even strangers together, challenging them, and molding them into a cohesive group.
If you would like more information regarding price, scheduling, have general questions about the Swofford challenge course, or are interested in bringing your group to experience the learning and fun please contact:
Erin Curran
(Swofford Challenge Course Coordinator)
Phone: (864) 592-2790 ext.124
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~Margaret Meade
Goals of a Challenge Course:
*Provide a unique learning experience
*Challenge students outside of their “normal” environment and comfort zone
*Enhance team cohesion and communication
* Create a sense of unity among a class, group, or team
* Forces students to get to know and interact with peers of various backgrounds and interests
* Challenges students to think outside the box and utilize critical thinking skills
* Provides the opportunity for experiential learning (learning by doing)
* Connects course content and class/team goals
* Enhances learning through creativity and teamwork
*Have FUN!
Positive Effects of Teambuilding/Challenge Courses:
*Enhancing group reliance and support
*Gain problem solving skills
*Learn to give and take directions
*Learn about individual’s strengths and weaknesses
*Learn to work with different ideas and opinions
*Increase group trust, unity, and communication skills
*Improves students self esteem
*Encourages students to relate activities to real life situations and reflect upon decisions made
*Using collaboration and communication
*Understanding of group dynamics