1. George Junior Republic Adventure-Based Team Building
Program
2. George Junior Republic: A Place for Team Building Is your
corporation or group interested in building a team environment, but
not certain on how to develop this culture? Are you a community
leader with interest in developing the untapped potential of your
group members? Located on 500 acres of Mercer County, Pennsylvania,
George Junior Republic is home to one of the largest indoor ropes
courses on the East Coast. The Adventure-Based Team Building
Facility is a place where professionals can build individual and
team skills to take back to the work place. Community groups can
use the Adventure-Based Team Building Facility as a place to
develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. The
Adventure-Based Team Building Program challenges your group to move
from the ground to the sky in a safe, fun environment. Certified
counselor- trainers are on hand every step of the way. Participants
will work together to excel at accomplishing tasks while building
trust, confidence and success. Community and work environments are
changing rapidly and the staff at George Junior Republic is ready
to help your team adapt to the changes. 2 The facility was built
thanks to the generosity of the Richard King Mellon
Foundation.
3. Table of Contents 3 Beyond A One Day Experience 4 Overview
of Services 5 Ropes Course Facility 6 Ropes Course Facility
continued 7 Staff & Soar 8 Adventure-Based Team Building Fee
Schedule 9 Group Leadership 10 Participant Item List 11 Group Goals
Sheet 12 Attendee Check List 13 Participant Registration 14 Release
of All Claims 15 Release of All Claims continued 16 Medical Release
Information 17 Medical Release Form 18 Directions to GJR & Map
of Campus to Adventure-Based Team Building Facility 19 Contact
Information 20
4. Challenge courses provide unparalleled learning and growth.
Through the power of shared unique experiences, the group members
push the boundaries of their self-imposed limitations. This is the
kind of learning that leads to practical applications in the
corporate setting in the areas of communication, problem solving
and enhancing leadership. There are multiple layers of programming
available to meet the goals and objectives that you set for your
group. Ground Initiatives: Group dynamics shift in a low perceived
risk environment. Trust Building Initiatives: Completed on the
ground or in the air, these experiences increase the level of
emotional risk. 12, 22 or 32 High Challenge Courses: High perceived
risk challenges create a unifying group experience. Stand-Alone
High Air Elements: Experience the support and encouragement of the
team in a novel situation. Beyond A One Day Experience4
5. 5 George Junior Republic invites you to enjoy the challenge
of the on-campus ropes course that is one of the largest indoor
climbing facilities on the East Coast! The ropes course was
designed to provide adventure-based counseling to campus youth. The
Adventure-Based Team Building Program is now available to various
groups and corporations for use in assisting team leaders in
developing institutional change. George Junior Republic is founded
on building individual success and takes this approach with
corporate ropes program participants. Staff members assist to:
Improve communication Build leadership skills Develop and improve
team dynamics Develop problem solving and critical thinking skills
These skills are developed by our trainers who support your group
in working outside of their comfort zone to build a team support
network, which encourages trust, personal growth and the power from
a shared learning experience. Once your team completes the
Adventure-Based Team Building Program, there will be a new sense of
empowerment and your team will feel more comfortable giving and
receiving feedback. We look forward to working with your team here
at George Junior Republic!
6. Ropes Course Facility6 The Adventure-Based Team Building
Program at George Junior Republic offers a variety of high ropes
elements to enhance the team building process. A typical high ropes
session entails an introduction to the facility and safety
instructions. Following this, participants will be given a detailed
description of the air elements and the fun begins! The Pamper Pole
This 24-foot utility pole provides participants a way to experience
personal growth in a unique way. Once reaching the top, they are
asked to stand and jump to a trapeze bar that is five feet away.
During group processing, participants are asked to reflect on the
shared experience. Swings This 20-foot element consisting of four
large swings provides the opportunity for participants to hone
their collaboration, planning and listening skills. The pair must
successfully transverse the element to reach their goal. Dangle Duo
This free-hanging 30-foot ladder provides a chance for participants
to increase their problem solving skills, enhance trust among team
members and improve communication skills. As a pair, the climbers
progress up the six-rung ladder and will soon notice the rungs
become further apart.
7. Relay of Elements Consists of four very different air
elements: The Firecracker Ladder Centipede Ladder Rings Climbing
Wall These obstacles provide both physical and mental challenges
and test personal limits, along with the opportunity to identify
ones strengths and weaknesses. The importance of goal setting can
play a fundamental role in this challenge. Climbing Wall This
32-foot wall has seven different faces and various levels of
difficulties to suit any needs. However, willingness to try,
open-mindedness and encouragement will vastly help all groups
achieve success. The climbing wall provides participants a chance
to showcase their critical thinking skills and step outside their
comfort zones. Ropes Course Facility 7
8. Staff members are Level-II Practitioners certified through
the Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT)*.
Collectively, they have over 25 years of experience involving ropes
course management and programming! Staff & SOAR During the
session, your team will begin to internalize the full-value
community, SOAR HERE. We ask that participants be Safe, Open,
Accountable, Respectful and Here. When internalized, these values
have the potential to turn your group into a high-functioning
community. Be Safe: Understand the value of empathy and camaraderie
by fostering a safe environment where participants are able to
better care for themselves and those around them. Be Open: Growth
is experienced by being willing to step outside of your comfort
zone to participate in initiatives and process them through
interactions with others. Be Accountable: Individuals take
responsibility for their actions, hold others accountable, and
process how their actions can impact the entire group experience.
Be Respectful: New avenues of communication are discovered and
participants refine their skills for conflict resolution and
constructive feedback. Be Here: Engage in the adventure to discover
the impact that can be made by being invested and present minded.
*The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is the
worlds leading and largest American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer focused specifically and
solely on the challenge course industry. 8
9. George Junior Republics Adventure-Based Team Building
Program staff is excited about the opportunity to serve your
organization at our indoor ropes course. Our goal is to provide the
skills needed to become a high performing team. The Adventure-Based
Team Building Program staff can arrange a pizza and salad lunch at
a cost of $10 per person, if notified in advance of the event. Your
group is scheduled for ___________________________ (Date). Your
group will be on the George Junior Republic campus for ________
hours. The cost to your group is $_______________ and does/doesnt
include lunch. Your group date will be reserved upon receipt of the
$100 deposit. Group t-shirts are available upon request. The cost
per t-shirt is $10. Meeting space is also available upon request.
Adventure-Based Team Building Fee Schedule Activity Length of Day
Cost per Person Minimum Deposit Team Building/ Low Course 3.0 hours
$50 $100 Team Building/ Low and High Course 6.0 hours $100 $100
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10. George Junior Republic requests your organization assign
one person as group l eader who will be responsible for all
communication with George Junior Republic staff, including
outlining goals and objectives for the training and submitting the
payment to George Junior Republic before the event. Prior to your
event date, the Adventure-Based Program Director will need the
following information: One Month Before Event: Schedule date and
time with the Adventure-Based Program Director Report number of
participants Send $100 deposit to the Development Office (check
made payable to George Junior Republic) Three Weeks Before Event:
Send Certificate of Insurance Send Group Goals sheet One Week
Before Event: Send completed Medical Release Forms Send completed
Release of All Claims Send full payment (inclusive of program cost
per person and lunchif applicable) Arrange your own transportation
to our campus. Directions and a map are included It is important
you complete and send in all information prior to the event. If
cancellation occurs within three weeks of your scheduled event
date, you will forfeit your deposit; however, it may be used toward
rescheduling another date. Group Leadership10
11. Participant Item List For comfort and safety concerns and
to have a safe and fun time, please do the following: Wear
appropriate clothing T-shirt Shorts Jogging Pants Wear tennis shoes
Do not wear jewelry Bring snacks and lunch (if not provided) Bring
a light jacket 11
12. Group Goals Sheet Please make a photocopy of this completed
form for yourself and return the original to the Adventure-Based
Program Director three weeks prior to your event. The group leader
is responsible for submission of this form. Name: Group: Activity:
Date of Activity: Time of Activity: Please outline the group goals
and any other information that would be helpful in the design of
the learning experience. 1.
_____________________________________________________________________
2._____________________________________________________________________
3._____________________________________________________________________
4._____________________________________________________________________
5._____________________________________________________________________
Other pertinent information: Goals 12
13. Group Name: Date of Activity: Group Leader: Number of
Groups: Total # of Participants: Please include the participant
names and then check all the applicable boxes to insure that all
participants submitted the necessary information. Attendee Check
List 13
14. Participant Registration # Name Over 18 Under 18 Signature
Medical Form T Shirt Size Lunch 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 2 1 14
15. Release of All Claims RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS I, the
undersigned, hereby acknowledge that George Junior Republic, George
Junior Republic in Pennsylvania, and George Junior Republic Realty,
all non-profit corporations organized in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and located in Pine Township, Mercer County,
Pennsylvania, all hereinafter jointly referred to as George Junior
Republic, have offered me an opportunity to participate in the
Adventure-Based Team Building Program located at the George Junior
Republic facilities in Pine Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
I understand that George Junior Republic is under no obligation
whatsoever to allow me to utilize the said facilities or equipment,
but I am interested and desirous of utilizing the same to
participate in the Adventure-Based Team Building Program. I
understand that I will be exposed to and participate in physical
and mental stress challenges in the Adventure-Based Team Building
Program. I also understand that I will be at risk for injury by my
participation, but voluntarily agree to assume all such risk. I
hereby acknowledge having been given a copy of the Rules and
Regulations concerning the Adventure-Based Team Building Program
and I agree to be bound by all the rules and regulations, and
further agree that I will not bring any guests to the said facility
at any time. I also acknowledge that I am familiar with the Program
and that I am free to ask any further questions. I also acknowledge
that I can withdraw from the Program at any point in time. As a
condition of utilizing the said facilities and equipment and
participating in the Adventure- Based Team Building Program, I
recognize and affirm that I am assuming a greater risk of injury or
loss. I understand that George Junior Republic makes no
representations, warranties or guarantees to me regarding the
safety of the facilities and program, any particular equipment or
machinery I may utilize, and I voluntarily assume any and all risk,
injury and liability to myself which may occur therein.
Furthermore, it is my responsibility to have myself medically
examined to ensure my fitness to utilize the said facilities as
George Junior Republic has no responsibility nor liability
therefor. As a condition of utilizing the said facilities and
equipment and participating in the Adventure- Based Team Building
Program, I hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
George Junior Republic, its officers, employees and agents for any
and all claims, demands, liabilities and causes of action
whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, injury, illness
or damage to myself which may occur from any act of omission or
commission, negligent or other- wise, committed by George Junior
Republic, its employees, agents or students, during my
participation in any activity or use of the said facilities and
equipment, as well as any participation in any activity directed or
supervised by George Junior Republic employees or agents. 15
16. I also agree to assume all liability for and hereby agree
to defend, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS George Junior Republic, its
officers, employees and agents, from and against any losses or
injuries to me arising out of, incidental to or in connection with
all acts of omission or commission, negligent or otherwise,
committed during my use of the said facilities and equipment and
participation in the Adventure-Based Team Building Program, WHETHER
SUCH ACTS OF OMISSION OR COMMISSION, NEGLIGENT OR OTHERWISE, WERE
CAUSED BY MYSELF OR BY GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC, ITS OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS, OR THIRD PARTIES, AS WELL AS TO INDEMNIFY
AND HOLD HARMLESS George Junior Republic, its officers, employees
and agents, from any and all reasonably incurred attorneys fees in
the defense of any such action or the enforcement of the provisions
of these Release Agreement. I further state that I am of lawful age
and legally competent to sign this affirmation and release and
understand that the terms herein are contractual and not a mere
recital, and that I have signed this document as my own free act. I
acknowledge that no oral representations, statements or inducements
apart from this written agreement have been made to me. Regardless
of where the acts of omission or commission may occur, or where the
injury to myself may occur, I hereby agree that this Release shall
be governed and controlled and interpreted under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with venue and jurisdiction residing
in the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ
THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT
THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AS TO MYSELF AND AN INDEMNIFICATION
AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT BETWEEN MYSELF AND GEORGE JUNIOR
REPUBLIC, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS. It is my express
intent that this RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT shall bind
myself and my personal representative, heirs and assigns. IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, AND INTENDING TO BE LEGALLY BOUND, I execute this
Release this ________ day of _____, 2016. ____________________
____________________ Witness Participant This Release is due one
week prior to your scheduled event. Release of All Claims
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17. Medical Release Information Dear Participant, The
Adventure-Based Team Building Program is designed to encourage
positive risk taking in a supportive, compassionate and
noncompetitive environment. This progressive program encourages
participants to step outside of their comfort zones in order to
embrace new, transformative experiences. The Adventure-Based Team
Building Program utilizes a therapeutic process that begins with an
experience, which serves as a catalyst for change. Professionally
trained staff conduct the workshops that are physically and
psychologically demanding. Even with safety precautions, injuries
are still possible. Surgeries, fractures, severe sprains or major
illnesses that occurred less than one year ago should be noted on
the Medical Release Form and require a physicians release for
participation. George Junior Republic reserves the right to refuse
participation to anyone who is observed by staff to demonstrate
possible mental or physical issues. Signing the Medical Release
Form and the Release of All Claims releases George Junior Republic
of liability for any personal injury that may occur during
participation in the Adventure-Based Team Building Program. You
assume this responsibility and understand the risks. If you have
any doubt about your physical or mental stability as it relates to
participation in the Adventure-Based Team Building Program, please
talk with the Adventure-Based Program Director and your physician
before the medical deadline. Medical Release Forms are due one week
prior to your scheduled date of activity. Thank you for your
cooperation. The Ropes Course Staff at George Junior Republic
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18. Name: Gender: Weight: Do you have any physical disabilities
or conditions which might limit participation? YES/NO Do you have
any allergies, surgeries, medications, etc. that the Adventure
Based Team Building Program staff needs to know about: If yes,
explain:
_________________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been stung by a bee or wasp? YES/NO Emergency Contact
Information: Name:
___________________________________________________________________________
Street:___________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________State: __________________
Zip: ______________ Home Phone:
_____________________________________________________________________
Cell
Phone:_______________________________________________________________________
Work Phone:
______________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Participant Name (print) Participant Signature
_________________________________________________________________
Name of Parent/Guardian if under 18 Signature of Guardian *This
information will be kept in confidence of the Adventure Based Team
Building Program staff. Height: GJR Medical Release Form18
19. 20 Adventure-Based Team Building Facility Adventure-Based
Team Building Fa- cility Parking From East and West For those
traveling on Interstate 80: Exit at the Grove City / Sandy Lake
exit, #24. Follow Route 173 South to- ward Grove City for approxi-
mately .50 miles. Turn right onto George Junior Road. Make a right
on Farm Road. At the stop sign, turn right onto Central Road. From
Pennsylvania Turnpike For those traveling the PA turnpike: Exit at
the Perry Highway/ Cranberry exit, #28. Follow signs for Interstate
79 North. Once on I79 North, follow the directions for those
traveling NORTH AND SOUTH. The ropes course will be on your left.
From North and South For those traveling on Interstate 79: Exit at
the Grove City exit, #113. Follow Route 208 East for 1.5 miles.
Turn left onto George Junior Road (near Katies Korner). Proceed
straight through the light (Sheetz on right). Take the 4th left
onto Farm Road. At the stop sign, turn right onto Central Road. The
ropes course will be on your left. Please understand that George
Junior Republic in Pennsylvania is 1.5 hours from the Pittsburgh
Inter- national Airport and the Pittsburgh Greyhound Station. If
utilizing a shuttle service, please add an additional two hours to
your travel to allow appropriate time to arrive at the airport or
Greyhound station. Directions to George Junior Republic 19
20. For more information & other questions, please contact:
Gillian Martin, Program Director Adventure-Based Team Building
Program 233 George Junior Road Grove City, PA 16127 724-458-9330
x2066 [email protected] Subject line: Corporate Ropes Course
Development Office 233 George Junior Road Grove City, PA 16127
724-458-9330 x2171 You just cant stick to the same old way of
relating to each other in a situation like this. If you want to get
the job done, youre going to have to change how you see yourself
and your team. -Ropes Course Participant 2014 20