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About the 4-H High Ropes Course:

Eleven elements suspended between utility poles, including

  • Rock Climbing Wall
  • Zip Line
  • Trapeze Leap

The entire course was build by community volunteers of the Pima County.

Watch video of Global Youth Service Day at the 4H High Ropes Course Green Lot.

 
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What will the group accomplish by participating in the High Ropes Course:

  • Conquer fear
  • Build trust
  • Encourage communications between participants
  • Promote teamwork
  • Foster life skills
  • Improve leadership skills

 

Click Play to watch a short video about 4-H High Ropes Course.

Safety:

The entire High Ropes Course is managed and supervised by certified Challenge Course Facilitator, Elizabeth Sparks. Elizabeth is an experienced outdoor educator of over 10 years and has facilitated at the 4-H High Ropes Course since its opening in 2007.

   
What are people saying?

One student stated, "I can't believe that i climbed that wall, never in million years did I think I had that in me. It was the support from the group and trust in myself that helped me overcome my fears."

A teacher said, "This was truly amazing, my kids will remember this day forever!

 
   
Contact:

4-H High Ropes Course is an ongoing program. For information about bringing your group to the ropes course please contact:

Elizabeth Sparks
Pima County 4-H
4210 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 626-5161
esparks@cals.arizona.edu

 
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Pima County Cooperative Extension
4210 N. Campbell Avenue Tucson, AZ 85719-1109
Phone:(520) 626-5161 Fax:(520) 626-5849


Satellite Office
530 E. Whitehouse Canyon Rd. , Green Valley, 85622,
P.O. Box 1989 520-648-0808
Fax:(520) 648-0809

http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/
Last Reviewed and Updated: January 7, 2009
Questions/Comments: cflynn@ag.arizona.edu
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