Climbing & Facilitation Combined Course
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GOTC Recognized Training Program*
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Take both classes back to back! Save $150.00 |
"People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. People will never forget how you made them feel." |
BEGINNING TREE CLIMBING &
TREE CLIMBING FACILITATION
Combined Course!
This 5-day session combines both the Beginning Tree Climbing and Tree Climbing Facilitation classes into a convenient 1-week session.
When people discover recreational tree climbing, many know right away that they not only want to escape to the treetops for personal time, but also see the power this unique activity holds for others.
Maybe it is the educator, mentor, nature lover, or leader in you? Whatever it may be, you know you want to expose people to this exciting hobby and put them in touch with trees!
This combined course is the same 5-day training we provide to Nature Centers, Camps, and Adventure Course Operators who bring us in-house to train their staff.
Developing your climbing and facilitation skills does take time. Your first commitment is to get trained. Your dedication and drive will determine how quickly you will progress to where you feel comfortable to take others up into the branches.
TREE CLIMBING FACILITATION
Combined Course!
This 5-day session combines both the Beginning Tree Climbing and Tree Climbing Facilitation classes into a convenient 1-week session.
When people discover recreational tree climbing, many know right away that they not only want to escape to the treetops for personal time, but also see the power this unique activity holds for others.
Maybe it is the educator, mentor, nature lover, or leader in you? Whatever it may be, you know you want to expose people to this exciting hobby and put them in touch with trees!
This combined course is the same 5-day training we provide to Nature Centers, Camps, and Adventure Course Operators who bring us in-house to train their staff.
Developing your climbing and facilitation skills does take time. Your first commitment is to get trained. Your dedication and drive will determine how quickly you will progress to where you feel comfortable to take others up into the branches.
What to expect during our week together:
Whether you are looking to start a recreational tree climbing program at your camp/center/organization or pursue a job as a recreational tree climbing facilitator, this course will introduce you to the climbing method and the guidelines of how to structure and run your own climbing program.
Days 1 & 2 will focus on getting you into the tree! You will be introduced to technical tree climbing and the climbing system. Once you learn the ropes, or knots in this case, you will head aloft. You will learn about assessing and identifying proper climbing trees, equipment, climbing systems, ascent, in-tree maneuvering, descent, and equipment inspection and storage.
Days 3 & 4 introduces you to role of the facilitator. You will be introduced to procedures for inspecting & preparing trees and the climbing area for participants. You will learn about climber fears, learning styles, and facilitation techniques to help participants climb and explore the treetop under their own ability. You will learn how to get participants climbing, monitor climber safety, coach and encourage climbers, and return them back to the ground in a safe and controlled fashion. We cannot climb for them, but a skilled facilitator can set the stage and foster an experience they won't soon forget!
Day 5 allows you to put it all together - prepare the tree, facilitate climbers from ascent through descent and assist climbers by helping them navigate though common challenges.
You will be introduced to aerial-rescue techniques. While most facilitation is performed from the ground, there may be an occasion that requires a facilitator's assistance aloft or the need to manually return a participant to the ground. This is one place where your climbing skills blend together with your facilitation skills!
This course complies with the guidelines set forth by the Global Organization of Tree Climbers for facilitated climbing programs. Completing the necessary course work and GOTC requirements, you will receive the endorsement as a GOTC Recognized Facilitator.*
You will be introduced to these guidelines and leave the training with the information you need to develop your own procedures and compliant recreational tree climbing program!
- Read Full Course Description - Beginning Tree Climbing (pdf)
- Read Full Course Description - Tree Climbing Facilitation (pdf)
- FAQs and what to expect
Days 1 & 2 will focus on getting you into the tree! You will be introduced to technical tree climbing and the climbing system. Once you learn the ropes, or knots in this case, you will head aloft. You will learn about assessing and identifying proper climbing trees, equipment, climbing systems, ascent, in-tree maneuvering, descent, and equipment inspection and storage.
Days 3 & 4 introduces you to role of the facilitator. You will be introduced to procedures for inspecting & preparing trees and the climbing area for participants. You will learn about climber fears, learning styles, and facilitation techniques to help participants climb and explore the treetop under their own ability. You will learn how to get participants climbing, monitor climber safety, coach and encourage climbers, and return them back to the ground in a safe and controlled fashion. We cannot climb for them, but a skilled facilitator can set the stage and foster an experience they won't soon forget!
Day 5 allows you to put it all together - prepare the tree, facilitate climbers from ascent through descent and assist climbers by helping them navigate though common challenges.
You will be introduced to aerial-rescue techniques. While most facilitation is performed from the ground, there may be an occasion that requires a facilitator's assistance aloft or the need to manually return a participant to the ground. This is one place where your climbing skills blend together with your facilitation skills!
This course complies with the guidelines set forth by the Global Organization of Tree Climbers for facilitated climbing programs. Completing the necessary course work and GOTC requirements, you will receive the endorsement as a GOTC Recognized Facilitator.*
You will be introduced to these guidelines and leave the training with the information you need to develop your own procedures and compliant recreational tree climbing program!
- Read Full Course Description - Beginning Tree Climbing (pdf)
- Read Full Course Description - Tree Climbing Facilitation (pdf)
- FAQs and what to expect
The Global Organization of Tree Climbers (GOTC), is a 501c3 nonprofit formed to be the voice of the experiential, educational, recreational tree climbing community.
Mission Statement: 1. Promote safe and environmentally respectful tree climbing practices for adventure, education, and fun. 2. Be a unifying voice representing and supporting tree climbing organizations and individual tree climbers. 3. Encourage the joyful experience of tree climbing for people of all backgrounds and abilities. 4. Share the insight and unique connection to nature that can be found by exploring trees and the forest canopy. www.gotreeclimbing.org
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GOTC facilitated program climb guidelines have been adopted by the AEE (Association of Experiential Education) as their official tree climbing standards.
In over 30 years as an organized activity, no tree climber following GOTC or similar safety guidelines has ever been notably injured. * GOTC Recognition requires satisfactory completion of all course requirements. e.g. Satisfactory completion of both courses, demonstrated climbing proficiency, demonstrated facilitation ability (logged experience), demonstrated aerial-rescue skills. Climbers may need 2-6 months of climbing and/or facilitation experience to reach full recognized status. |
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