Ropes Course

The Longwood University 's Ropes Course provides an educational and rewarding experience for individuals and small groups to develop leadership, group cohesiveness, problem solving and communication skills. Since 1987, the Longwood Ropes Course has socially, physically, emotionally and intellectually challenged hundreds of people from campus organizations and academic classes to outside groups such as the boy scouts, church groups, school groups, athletic teams, and independent professional organizations.

The Ropes Course is located near the Longwood golf course, less than 2 miles from campus. There are 11 low elements, 3 high elements and multiple initiative activities.

 

Low Element

The low elements promote team building, leadership, followership and require group commitment, communication and participation to complete. High elements are used to enhance individual growth and self-esteem.

High Element

The combination of low and high ropes courses enable participants to grow at both the team and individual levels, exploring trust, risk, and self-discovery.

 

Groups are lead by qualified and well- trained student and staff facilitators. A minimum of 8 participants is required for a group. Each group will determine their goals for the experience and the facilitators will ensure that the groups goals are met throughout their time frame.

Longwood's ropes course follows the "Challenge by Choice" philosophy whereby each individual chooses their challenge and the level of which he or she wishes to be challenged.