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Crew Adventure
Our overnight Crew Adventure program combines one day of community building in a large NYC park with 3 days/2 nights at Sharpe Reservation, our wilderness campsite in Fishkill, NY.
The first day offers an opportunity for students to get to know their instructors in a more familiar setting before transitioning upstate. At Sharpe, students sleep in cabins and eat meals provided at the dining hall. This program encourages group connection and collaboration, as well as individual leadership, perseverance and initiative through activities such as:
- Hiking
- High and low ropes courses
- Team building initiatives
These programs are best experienced in small groups, teams, or within the Crew structure — NYC Outward Bound Schools’ signature advisory structure, typically comprised of 8-16 students and an adult advisor.
Program Outcomes
Our skilled instructors foster environments that provide the ideal balance of challenge and support to help students:
- Build a sense of belonging within their Crew
- Step out of their comfort zones with courage, perseverance and assertiveness
- Build confidence and self-esteem
- Build self-awareness through reflection through self awareness
- Understand social responsibility among a group of peers
What is Provided?
- Course Director and instructional staff
- All meals & snacks
- Lodging
- All activity equipment
- All outdoor gear — jackets, boots, sleeping bags, backpacks, etc.
Note: Transportation to and from Sharpe Reservation is not included. This must be provided by the client.
Paperwork Required:
Both Medical & Liability Release forms require parent signature and need to be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to the program start date.
Pricing
Inquire about pricing by reaching out to Badari Ambatti at [email protected] or (718) 706-9900 x125.
Sample Learning Targets
- Connection: I can share a connection I’ve made with a Crew member(s).
- Collaboration: I can contribute my thoughts when making group decisions and plans with my Crew.
- Initiative: I can take on a leadership role for an activity, announcement or group decision.
- Perseverance: I can challenge myself through setting and working towards goals.
Common Outward Bound Practices:
- Call and Response
- Briefing & Debriefing
- Journaling
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership Roles & Rotation
- One Mic
- Solo
Sample Low Ropes Course Activities
Whale Watch – This activity takes place on a large platform balanced on a central point. The entire group must figure out how and where to stand on the platform without letting either end of the platform touch the ground.
Nitro Crossing – This challenge requires each member of the team to swing from one platform (about 1 foot off the ground) to another platform (about 12 feet away) without touching the ground. This initiative highlights the groups’ problem-solving abilities and communication skills.
Spider Web – The whole team must get through a human-sized vertical web without touching any strands. This challenge requires a great deal of trust and start-to-finish planning in order to be successful.
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For more information, contact:
Badari Ambatti, Director of Client Relations
[email protected]
Office: (718) 706-9900 x125