STEPS TO BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL CHALLENGE COURSE PROGRAM

Conduct an Internal Needs Assessment: for some organizations this will be a formal process whose procedure is already in place, while for other program looking to get started with a few portable items, it may take shape with a pen and napkin over lunch. Consider the following preliminary questions:

External Review

  • Who is your target audience?
  • What are their needs?
  • What can the local market bare? capacity? pricing? competition?
  • What are other local programs offering? pricing? quality of programming?
  • What will set your program apart

Internal Review

  • What plant and staff resources do you have available?
  • How will a challenge course be integrated into your overall vision, objectives, goals, or mandate?
  • How will constructions costs be covered? overhead? annual costs?
  • What decision makers need to be involved in the process?
  • How will an adventure challenge program affect insurance rates?
  • Are current processes in place to help manage the program?
  • What additional structures, processes, or operation will be affected by the addition?

Contact AdventureSmith, Inc. at (248) 481-2568; Arrange for an initial phone consultation with one of our consultants.

  • Answer preliminary questions
  • Review program objective and goals
  • Develop an action plan

Based on our conversation, we will develop a custom proposal based on your organization's needs. The proposal may include but is not limited to:

  • Business Planning
  • Program Development Coaching
  • Staff Development and Training
  • Marketing Planning and Development
  • Management and Contract Services
  • Program Delivery


For more information on our challenge course consulting and development services, please call
(248) 481-2568 or visit us on the web at our main site, http://www.adventuresmithinc.com.