Recreation & Wellness FY17 Impact Report FY17 Impact Report | Page 8

By the numbers 19 611 Challenge Course programs since the facility opened in April 2017 Unit Spotlight: Outdoor Adventure Program Making an Impact: Courage Miller Partners Challenge Course In an effort to develop a facility that supports more dynamic and inclusive programs, we partnered with Courage Miller Partners LLC, a financial investment firm in Norfolk, to build the challenge course. The Challenge Course program is designed to help meet the unique goals of groups/organizations by utilizing challenge course elements to create a custom sequence of mental and physical challenges. These challenges inspire teamwork, problem solving, communication and trust for participants. The 13-element low ropes course encompasses a variety of intensive activity stations which are designed to enhance confidence; trust and personal growth through dynamic challenge opportunities; team-building skills; and cohesiveness among participants. Some of the features include a tilting platform, a climbing wall, a human spider web, and multi-use area. On April 13, 2017, the department celebrated the official opening of the course with a ribbon cutting ceremony. 8 2016-2017 Impact Report Total number of participants since the facility opened in April 2017