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  • What is the Challenge Program?

    The Challenge Program at the University of Michigan is an activity-based program which uses a highly interactive and experiential approach to teambuilding and other aspects of organizational development.

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  • What the Challenge Program Offers

    A day at the Challenge Program consists of a carefully designed series of problem-solving initiatives and group activities selected to meet the needs of your group. Activities range from 'simple' ball tossing activities to more complex challenges involving larger and sometimes fanciful props. The activities are  chosen and sequenced specifically to meet your goals.

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  • What to Expect from the Challenge Program

    An overview of the types of programs offered with outcomes and expectations.

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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Have questions? Read through our list of frequently asked  questions or contact one of our staff members.

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What the Challenge Program Offers

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A day at the Challenge Program consists of a carefully designed series of problem-solving initiatives and group activities selected to meet the needs of your group. Activities range from 'simple' ball tossing activities to more complex challenges involving larger and sometimes fanciful props. The activities are  chosen and sequenced specifically to meet your goals.

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Sample Activities and Descriptions

Your group may engage in a wide variety of activities and games; toxic waste, teeter and wall exercises are all geared  toward building skills and communication. 

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What to Expect from the Challenge Program

challenge program participants

An overview of the types of programs offered with outcomes and expectations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Read through our list of frequently asked  questions or contact one of our staff members.

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Program Models

The Challenge Program presents your group with a series of activities and then the opportunity to discuss, debrief, and learn from the experience. From a newly formed group whose members want a jump-start on positive interactions to establish management teams who want to increase performance, we will carefully craft a program that will address you group’s specific objectives.

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What is the Challenge Program?

The UM Dance Team spends a great day at the Challenge Program

The Challenge Program at the University of Michigan is an activity-based program which uses a highly interactive and experiential approach to teambuilding and other aspects of organizational development.

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  • Challenge Program
  • ropes course
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