SPECIAL EVENTS
FIELD TRIPS
EVENTS
WORKSHOPS
The possibilities are endless. . . .
School groups, scout troops, sport teams, friends, and other groups can arrange a special event at the Gerstung Center. The following subjects are available, and can be offered once, or organized into a multiple week program.
TEAMBUILDING: Get your team, organization, or group in gear at Gerstung! Gerstung's outdoor low ropes course activities and our 42,000 square foot indoor facility, provide the arena for programs that are designed to promote confidence, teamwork, trust, and communication. A sense of responsibility will be developed along with creative problem solving and decision making skills. In an atmosphere of encouragement and good humor, your group will focus on problem solving, self-confidence, organizational skills, and achieving success through team effort. Each event works to develop skills necessary for the group to be an effective team.
ROCK CLIMBING: Experience rock climbing, and learn basic bouldering skills on our 30 foot indoor rock wall and bouldering area. Harness instructions, climbing commands, as well as safety information, are included. Fun bouldering and rock wall challenges will promote refined skills and a new way to get some exercise with friends.
ARCHERY: Enjoy an introduction to the sport of archery. Explore what it takes to hit your target, as well as the history of the sport and equipment. Your group will learn what it takes to master a skill together while having fun.
GYMNASTICS: Warm up and learn some tumbling skills, balance beam coordination, vaulting, and bar work. All workshops are designed for the age and ability level of the group. You will use developmental and Olympic apparatus for basic and Intermediate skills.
AERIAL DANCE: A basic introduction to the world of aerial dance. The trapeze are a single line set up. This enables the participants to work in a circle as well as straight pathways. The class shows participants how to work with the trapeze on the ground (sprung padded carpet floor) as well as how to mount the trapeze and many of the different hangs and positions that are used on the trapeze. You can partner with the trapeze, as a solo or with another person one on the trapeze and one on the floor. Upper body and abdominal strength is developed or needed to work with the trapeze..
