Higher GroundHigher Ground activities are specially designed to enhance teamwork, problem solving skills, trust, imagination, perceived risk taking (in a supportive atmosphere) commitment and excitement.

We foster group support, enhance individual acceptance and self-esteem by utilizing problem-solving scenarios, stimulating initiatives, and Low and High Challenge Course elements. Our trained staff is second to none in their expertise in safety, facilitating and leadership. Our goal for each individual is to provide a positive learning experience in a fun and supportive atmosphere.

Higher Ground - Zip Line & Climbing Tower

Zip Line - Fly through the air with the greatest of ease on our exhilarating 200 foot zip line! Securely fastened in the safety harness, you will experience flight along the zip line cable and come safely to a gentle stop at the supervised landing platform.

Climbing Tower - Experience the exciting 35 foot multi-faceted climbing tower plus vertical playpen. The Tower offers 10 different climbs that range from beginner to expert. A very strong rope (belay), which is controlled by the instructor, supports the participant.

Higher Ground Ropes Course

Participants
“Challenge by Choice” simply means you will not be coerced into any aspect of the process you don’t understand or choose not to physically participate in. We ask only that you be mentally and emotionally connected with your group throughout the day.

All aspects of climbing are the participants’ choice. Elements that are listed in each workshop are chosen for that group’s needs to make it user friendly, yet challenging and rewarding. Our instructors facilitate each activity for safety, continuity, and sequencing. Debriefing experiences from the beginning of the day to the end will prove invaluable to the group as well as the individual.

Program Design and Safety
Higher Ground Workshops are specially designed to enhance teamwork, problem solving skills, trust, imagination, perceived risk taking (in a supportive atmosphere) commitment and excitement.

At Higher Ground ropes we foster group support, enhance individual acceptance and self-esteem by utilizing problem-solving scenarios, stimulating initiatives, and Low and High Challenge Course elements. Our trained staff is second to none in their expertise in safety, facilitating and leadership. Our goal for each individual is to provide a positive learning experience in a fun and supportive atmosphere.

The specialized equipment used at Higher Ground ropes course is of the highest quality possible in the challenge course technological field. Our course site is used as a training facility for safety workshops throughout the year.

PARENTS OF MINORS (UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE)

PLEASE READ THIS TO YOUR CHILD BEFORE THEY SIGN THE HIGHER GROUND ROPES COURSE APPLICANT INFORMATION AND RELEASE FORM.

  • The Higher Ground Ropes Course applicant information and release form MUST be signed with NO additions, deletions or changes, for the participant to take part in the Higher Ground Ropes Course activities.
  • Read with them thoroughly the Higher Ground Ropes Course application information and release form.
  • If you, or they, have any questions about this form or the programs please contact Keith Harriott at (909) 337-6287, for clarification.
  • Have your child sign the form above your signature if you both wish that they participate in the Higher Ground Ropes Course program.
  • Please explain that they are signing of their own free will.
  • Please explain the inherent risk of injury in physical activity; i.e. games, movement, solving problems of a mental and a physical nature, climbing obstacles, lifting and being lifted.
  • Please explain that all their actions on this Higher Ground Ropes Course experience (day) are their choice. “NO” Higher Ground Ropes Course instructor will coerce them to do anything they choose not to do. They should only participate in activities that they understand and feel comfortable with.
  • Please help fill out your child’s medical history on the Higher Ground Ropes Course application information and release form so that it is accurate and up to date.

Thank you for your time and cooperation in this matter.

Keith P. Harriott
Adventure Program Director
 
MISSION STATEMENT
"Providing a mountain top encounter with Jesus Christ through Christian camping."