UC SAN DIEGO CHALLENGE COURSE & TEAM BUILDING

Challenge Course Office (858) 822-3558 | teamchallenge@ucsd.edu | Driving Directions and Map

The UCSD Challenge Course provides customized adventure-based team-building programs with a focus on leadership development, conflict resolution, community-building, and group dynamics. Our course is located in the eucalyptus forest on the beautiful UCSD campus, an ideal setting for a variety of ground-based and high ropes course challenges. We serve campus, community, and professional clients, providing each with opportunities to support one another and overcome obstacles as a team from up to 45 feet off the ground. Typically, groups range from 10 to 150 people, but have been as small as 8 and as large as 400.

Book your group for a few hours or a full day of personal growth and team camaraderie.

Course Information

Our facility is comprised of both ground-based and high-course elements. Most elements are inherently physical, yet do not require a person to be physically fit in order to participate. We strive to include everyone in our programs and adapt activities to meet the needs of our participants.

Our attitude toward participation is based on the concept of “challenge by choice.” Individuals are responsible for choosing the appropriate level of challenge for themselves. No one is required to climb or participate in any particular way, but we encourage everyone to keep an open mind to see if they can go one “step” beyond what they think is possible. There are various ways that people with differing abilities can participate on their teams.

All Programs include custom designed activities based on your groups goals and desired outcomes.

Ground-based (Low) elements

Low elements range from being directly on the ground to a couple of feet off the ground. These activities do not require climbing equipment

These team-building activities include physical and mental activities that are performed on or near the ground. Here, the focus is on the experience of the team and requires the participation and cooperation of the entire unit for success.
The difficulty and challenge increase as the team learns from its successes, resulting in significant team bonding.
Low elements help forge stronger one-on-one and group relationships and develop specific communication tools to bring back to your organization.

Book your experience today!

Please start by requesting a quote. If you prefer, you can also call or email our Challenge Course office at 858-822-3558 or teamchallenge@ucsd.edu. Fill out form a minimum of three weeks prior to your desired program date.
When completing the form, please list three dates and times that will work for your group. While we will make every effort to accommodate your preferred choice, we cannot guarantee that your first choice will be available until your booking is confirmed.
We are happy to host smaller groups, but note that there is a minimum charge of 12 participants. If your group is larger than 40, the program time might need to be adjusted depending on the type of program you are interested in.

Steps to Secure Your Booking

Once you have committed to a program type, date and a number of participants, you will receive a contract via email. Your program date is not confirmed until we receive the signed contract and 25% deposit (or completed recharge form for campus affiliates). Sample UCSD Challenge Course Contract 2016

After the program has been completed, you will receive an email including your final invoice (if applicable). At this point we will also request feedback from your group, so we can continue to improve our programs.

Deposit and Final Payments

Credit Card - Once you have set up your program date and time, you will receive an invoice for your program with a link to pay online with credit card
Check - Make checks payable to “UC Regents” and mail to UCSD Challenge Course, 9500 Gilman Drive-0004, La Jolla, CA 92093-0004
Recharge Form - For UCSD groups only. If you are paying by UCSD Recharge, please complete this online recharge form. Your completed recharge form will serve as your deposit. All deposit rules as outlined in contract still apply.

Required Forms:

Client Needs Assessment (online form): After your program is scheduled and confirmed, please complete this form as soon as possible. Your form responses will be sent to teamchallenge@ucsd.edu and will be shared with the lead facilitator assigned to your program.
Liability Waiver (PDF): All participants must complete this waiver prior to participation. Adult participants can review and sign this form on the day of the program. All minor participants must have this form reviewed and signed by a parent/guardian prior to the day of the program.
Medical Questionnaire (PDF): All participants using the Odyssey Course or Leap of Faith must complete this medical questionnaire prior to participation. All information will be kept strictly confidential. Adult participants can review and complete this form on the day of the program. All minor participants must have this form reviewed and signed by a parent/guardian prior to the day of the program.
Insurance Requirements (PDF): NOT required for for on-campus groups, the University of California self-insurance program is in effect for campus activities. For off-campus groups, UCSD requires that all events be covered for liability insurance.

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