Booking

The Challenge Program is currently closed for programming

Program Options

Japanese Maple

1-2 Hours on campus only (between 9am and 6pm)

Primary focus on having fun while getting to know one another

3 hour half day at Lakewood only

9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm

Pacific Madrone

Generally beginning with icebreakers, the group progresses from initiatives in the game field out to low course as they continue to develop trust and teamwork. This program is ideal for groups looking to create a supportive environment and target specific outcomes during the day.

Douglas Fir

This program is designed for groups who are already working well together and are looking for more bonding, adventure, and continued group development. Sequencing begins on our low course elements ensuring that the group can quickly progress to our high elements. 

Western Red Cedar - 7 hour Full-Day at Lakewood only

9am-4pm

Good for groups looking for a fully immersive experience whether this is their first time together or a team/group trying to connect on a deeper level. They will begin the morning at the game field working through a series of ice breakers and group initiatives progressively focusing on individual and group development. As they continue to progress, the group will transition to the low course elements where they will develop the trust necessary to move onto the high course elements in the afternoon. 

PROGRAM RATES

Rates vary depending on the length of the program and number of participants. We work very hard to make the experience affordable for all who wish to participate. There is a per-person fee for use of the Lakewood Challenge Program which includes individual medical insurance coverage.

Lakewood Packages - Pacific Madrone, Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar 

Any program that is hosted at Lakewood's facility or incorporates rope elements must pay a Course Setup Fee, a Course Participant Fee, and a Facilitation Fee.

Course Setup Fee:

  • University affiliated group - $30 per course
  • Non-university affiliated group - $60 per course

Course Participation Fee:

  • University affiliated group - $8 per participant
  • Non-university affiliated group - $16 per participant

Facilitation Fee:

1 Facilitator per 12 participants

Minimum of 2 facilitators for high ropes programs

  • University affiliated group - $15 per hour, per facilitator
  • Non-university affiliated group - $30 per hour, per facilitator

Example:

Below is an example of a program budget for a 4-hour program at Lakewood with 15 participants, 2 facilitators, and for a non-university affiliated group:

  • Course Setup Fee: $30
  • Course Participation Fee ($16) x 15 = $240
  • Facilitation Fee ($30) x 4 hours x 2 facilitators = $240
  • Total program cost = $510.00

On Campus - Japanese Maple Program

Programs hosted on campus utilize game bag supplies, but do not require setup or use of the ropes course. These programs will pay a Facilitation Fee and an On-Campus Program Fee.

Facilitation Fee:

1 Facilitator per 12 participants

Programs run 1-2 hours

  • University affiliated group - $15 per hour, per facilitator
  • Non-university affiliated group - $30 per hour, per facilitator

On-Campus Program Fee:

  • University affiliated group - $1 per participant
  • Non-university affiliated group - $2 per participant

Example:

Below is an example of a 2-hour program hosted on-campus with 15 participants and 2 facilitators, for a non-university affiliated group:

  • Facilitation Fee ($30) x 2 hours x 2 facilitators = $120
  • On-Campus Program Fee ($2) x 15 = $30
  • Total program cost = $150.00

Sapling

University-affiliated groups may rent a game bag to be picked up and dropped off at the Outdoor Center.

  • Game Bag Rental - $25 per day

Contact

Please contact the Challenge Program Coordinator at as.challenge@wwu.edu for more information or to book a program.