What is the
Challenge Program?

Program Models and Scheduling

Why Consider a
Challenge Program?

Challenge Program FAQs

Sample Activities

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can anyone participate?

In case you may have heard that other outdoor or adventure-based programs may be uncomfortably demanding (or just plain uncomfortable), it is important that you understand that our program is designed so that everyone can participate, regardless of age, size or physical condition. At the Challenge Program, we abide by a Challenge by Choice philosophy that enables each participant to define their own level of challenge. If any individuals don't feel comfortable with certain aspects of an activity they can choose their own way to be involved. This might mean participating in the planning and strategizing and not necessarily the physical action. Utilizing the Challenge by Choice philosophy allows everyone to be involved and to challenge themselves, but at their own pace.

What about bad weather?

The Challenge Program operates rain or shine. However, we are flexible and will adjust to meet the groups’ needs in the interest of providing the best possible program. We do provide an option for indoor programming to accommodate smaller groups. If lightning prevents us from using the high elements, we will re-schedule that part of the day at no additional cost.

What about kids?

We do welcome some High School groups (sport teams, leadership councils, etc.) and, (although rare and on a special basis) some Middle Schools groups. If the Challenge Program is unable to accommodate to your group we can refer you to a similar organization within the area.

Additional questions, comments or concerns…

Contact Val Uzark

Challenge Program Administrator

734.936.0603

uzark@umich.edu

Maintained by the University of Michigan Department of Recreational Sports.
Please send comments or questions to recsports@umich.edu.

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