Stowe Family YMCA
Team Building
Alpine Tower Challenge Course
The Tower can be used for individuals and partners and presents the same challenges as rock climbing and high ropes course elements. This programming option addresses the same objectives as the group initiatives (due to the climber/belayer relationship) as well as self-esteem and encouraging others to do their best.
The tower provides an intense partnering experience which dramatically highlights objectives of teamwork, cooperation, trust, communication, adventure, and probably most important of all – compassion. The true potential of the Alpine Tower experience is reached when partners from differing cultural backgrounds develop compassion, care, respect, and understanding of each other due to the fact that their safety depends on working together toward a common goal.
Safety
The actual Tower structure analysis was performed by Utility Technology Engineers-Consultants. Their in-depth report covers wood preservative treatment, lightning protection system, structural analysis, wind loads, guy cables, bolt connections, and weight loads. The findings indicate that the Alpine Tower design is incredibly strong and capable of withstanding extremely high wind loads (100 mph), as well as tremendous weight (twelve 400 lb. people climbing on the Tower). Since introducing the Alpine Tower concept over ten years ago, there are now a large number of organizations around the country conducting experiences on the Tower.
Low Ropes Challenge Course
The low ropes challenge course is designed for groups of 8 or more people to work together, building trust, communications skills, and teamwork. It is perfect experience for high school athletic teams, executive groups, church leaders, youth clubs, and civic organizations working to build a stronger group.
Some groups participating in the ropes course in 2005 include the Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Gaston (see below), the Commissioner’s School, Sadler Elementary 5th graders, and Ashbrook High School’s Teen Leadership students.
Groups will plan a three to six hour course especially designed to meet the needs of the group. Our challenge course includes team building games and activities, along with the following group elements:
| Whale Watch | Spider Web | Great Wall |
| Wooded Maze | Nitro Crossing | Corporate Puzzle |
| All Aboard | 4 Way Traffic Jam | Track Walk |
Dates & Times:
Our Team Building facilities are available for rental. To schedule a tour or for more information, call Steve D’Avria at (704) 865-2193 or click here for an information request/hold the date form. Please fax back to Steve D’Avria at (704) 864-9710 and he will follow up on your request.
Cost:
Cost per group depends on the number of people and hours for the program. Click below for the pricing sheet, scholarship application for youth groups, and release form.
- Price Sheet
- Scholarship Form
- Release Form
Location:
4227 South Linwood Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052. Get Directions »
Directions:
From Downtown Gastonia, take Franklin Blvd-US 74 to South Linwood Road approximately 5 miles. The Outdoor Center will be on your left before Camp Rotary Road. From other areas, please contact the Central YMCA at (704) 865-8551.
