The Adventure Group Symposium is an excellent opportunity to develop strong connections with peers through a series of educational activities and workshops. Whether you are new to the challenge course field or a seasoned veteran, the pre-conference and conference workshops are sure to energize and rejuvenate, allowing everyone to return to their own programs with enthusiasm and additional programming tools.
Thursday, October 9 - Sunday, October 12, 2008
Autumn is a spectacular time to visit the North Carolina mountains. The YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, North Carolina (near Asheville), in the sublime Blue Ridge Mountains, will host our Symposium. This conference center is situated on 1,200 acres of woodland beautified by mountain streams, wildflowers, ridges, valleys, and spectacular views. Trail systems wind through the mountainside, unleashing new surprises.
Register for the conference, for accommodations, and for meals directly with Blue Ridge Assembly. Go to www.blueridgeevents.org/events; or www.blueridgeassembly.org and click on Events. Reservations are taken by mail, fax, or online. Please no phone reservations.
Online registration is currently not working. Call or e-mail Debi Smith, Director of Guest Services at Blue Ridge Assembly, directly to register. Or use the printable form that can be faxed.
Day of Universal Training at Western Piedmont Community College in Morganton, North Carolina
Day of Level I Facilitator Certification
Day of Level II Facilitator Certification
Challenge Course Manager Certification| Thursday, October 9 | Registration will open at 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday Evening | Opening Banquet followed by group team-building activity |
| Friday, October 10 | workshop sessions |
| Friday evening | keynote address and/or evening programming |
| Saturday, October 11 | workshop sessions |
| Saturday evening | keynote address and/or evening programming |
| Sunday morning, October 12 | workshop sessions |
Postmarked: |
Adult |
Student |
| Prior to July 31: | $ 285 | $ 185 |
| August 1 - September 30: | $ 325 | $ 200 |
| After September 30: | $ 350 | $ 200 |
| Walk in/Commuter: | $ 175/day | $ 140/day |
| Single Occupancy | Double Occupancy | |
| Symposium (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) | $ 250 | $ 130 |
| Pre-conference (Wednesday) | $ 85 | $ 45 |
| Post-conference (Sunday) | $ 85 | $ 45 |
Meals are served in the Blue Ridge Assembly Dining Hall.
Vegetarian options are available at each meal.
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RegistrationBlue Ridge Assembly |
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The Adventure Group |
Opportunities for experience on each of Blue Ridge Assembly's challenge courses will be available at some point during the workshop sessions.
They are:
We are seeking presentations by participants. You have many experiences and knowledge. Consider the areas of design, facilitation, staff training, and challenge course management. Symposium workshops can be classroom-based or can take place on the Alpine Tower, Carolina Straight Wall, Indoor Climbing Wall, Diamond Course, Team Development Course, Odyssey Course, Indoor Ropes Course, or outdoors in an open area.
Submit your Call for Presenters Proposal by clicking here
Two miles off Interstate 40, fifteen miles east of Asheville. Traveling on I-40 take Exit 64, "Black Mountain/Montreat" and turn south on Highway 9. Proceed less than one-half mile and go straight on Blue Ridge Road. Travel .9 mile and turn left at small Blue Ridge Assembly sign, then proceed to entrance.
