Erie, PA (July 30, 2020) - Asbury Woods is excited to announce the launch a brand new recreational offering thanks to generous donors and a grant from the Erie Community Foundation. Six low ropes course elements have been installed and are ready for groups to schedule programs. These elements are designed to challenge participants through cooperation, communication, and team-driven problem solving. Groups of all kinds can take on these challenges during a facilitated session with a trained Asbury Woods employee.
Fundraising efforts began in July 2019 with grant support from the Hovis Fund of the Erie Community Foundation and individual donors, raising over $10,000 to support the Low Ropes Course project. Planning went underway with work complete by Spirit Adventures, LLC in May, 2020.
The Asbury Woods Low Ropes course offers groups an exciting, fresh way to experience the outdoors while working to solve problems as a team. With the help of a trained program facilitator, groups grow their skills in team building, communication, problem-solving, risk-taking and leadership in an outdoor setting. Appropriate for both adult and youth groups, the Asbury Woods Low Ropes Course, is a positive, active experience that invites participants to challenge themselves in new ways.
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“The Low Ropes Course is another way Asbury Woods can highlight both the educational and outdoor recreation portions of our mission. It’s a wonderful opportunity for tween birthday parties, youth groups, scouting activities, corporate team-building activities or simply a group of friends who want a fun, new activity together. We are thrilled for the support from our donors to offer this program for the Erie Community,” says Jennifer Farrar, Executive Director.
COVID-19 safety precautions: Low ropes course participates will be required to adhere to current local and state guidelines on safe social distancing and mask wearing. In addition, Asbury Woods staff will be wearing masks. Please note that the course is designed to work as a team and some elements require guests to be in close proximity to each other. It’s recommended that only groups who have already had close contact with each other schedule low ropes course programs at this time.