Tree Climbing Facilitation (3-day Training Course)
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"People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did.
People will never forget how you made them feel."
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GOTC Recognized Training Program*
2023 class schedule
will be posted in February!
2022 Classes
- March 23-25 (Wed-Fri)

- All classes held in Waukesha, WI - 
- Class Time: 8:00am-4:30pm -
- Capacity: 3 students -
- ​Ages: adults, 18yrs+ -

​Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of Beginning Tree Climbing 2-day training, or equivalent if approved by instructor. Email for approval prior to registering!
​Price: $675.00 per person
(Ask about multi-student discounts)
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Includes:
- 3-days class instruction (24-hrs)
​- Copy of Tree Climbing Facilitation - manual & reference guide
​- Facilitation opportunities with Treetop Explorer 
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SAVE $125.00 when you enroll in our Climbing & Facilitation 5-day training - combining both the Beginning Tree Climbing and Tree Climbing Facilitation courses!
Bring us to your location for ​private in-house training!
TREE CLIMBING FACILITATION

Become a Tree Climbing Adventure Guide!
Earn your credentials as a GOTC Recognized* Tree Climbing Facilitator!

Tree Climbing Facilitators are trained professionals who enable inexperienced climbers to enjoy recreational tree climbing.

Whether you are looking to start a recreational tree climbing program at your camp or organization, pursue a job as a recreational tree climbing facilitator, or facilitate climbs for friends and family, this course will introduce you to the standards, procedures and guidelines of running a facilitated climb event.

A facilitator is responsible for inspecting and preparing the tree and climbers for recreational tree climbing, and insuring their well-being during their climb. A facilitator is responsible for the safety of the climbers and possesses skills to coach and manage multiple climbers on rope at the same time.

This course introduces students to GOTC facilitated climb guidelines, facilitation procedures, modified climbing systems, climber assistance techniques, and aerial rescue. Facilitator proficiency cannot be gained in a short 3-day course, which is why your instructor will continue to act as a mentor and consultant in the months following the course to aid and support you in your pursuit of the GOTC credentials.

Prerequisite: Students must be experienced in basic MRS/DdRT tree climbing techniques. These skills can be learned through our Beginning Tree Climbing 2-day course or our combined Climbing & Facilitation 5-day course.

- Read Full Course Description - Tree Climbing Facilitation (pdf)
​- FAQs and what to expect
The Global Organization of Tree Climbers (GOTC), is a 501c3 nonprofit organization promoting safe and environmentally respectful tree climbing practices for recreation, education, and research.

www.gotreeclimbing.org
GOTC facilitated program climb guidelines are referenced by the AEE (Association of Experiential Education) and the Girl Scouts of the USA.

​In nearly 40 years as an organized activity, no tree climber following GOTC or similar safety guidelines has been notably injured.

​* GOTC Recognition requires satisfactory completion of all course requirements. e.g. Satisfactory completion of course, demonstrated climbing proficiency, demonstrated facilitation ability (logged experience), demonstrated aerial-rescue skills. Climbers may need 2-6 months of climbing and/or facilitation experience for completion.
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