High Ropes Course
A staff-led retreat activity for your group
Great for any group wanting to challenge themselves, learn to work together better as a team, and have a unique bonding experience (if your group doesn’t like heights, check out our low ropes option).
Call (717) 529-3232
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
What Type of Groups is High Ropes For?
Any group wanting to challenge themselves, learn to work together better as a team, and have a unique bonding experience will enjoy the high ropes course at Black Rock Retreat in Lancaster County, PA. (If your group doesn’t like heights, check out our low ropes course.)
Through our Challenge Ropes Course experience, your group will have the opportunity to develop:
A single session lasts 3.5 hours, either in the morning or the afternoon. The time starts with a short team building activity and ends with a time of debriefing the experience.
Throughout the experience, our facilitators are focused on safety and enabling the group to meet their goals for the experience. Facilitators lead debriefing discussions during the experience, relating the ropes course activities to everyday life and to our relationship with God.
High Ropes Course Details
The High Ropes Course Program can include the Zipline and Giant Swing.
Ages: 12 and up (the greatest benefits of the challenge ropes course are realized with people who are in adolescence or beyond)
Weight Limit: 250 lbs
Time: 3.5 hours (morning or afternoon)
Minimum Group Size: 10 participants
Cost: $29 per person
Discount – Overnight guests pay only $27 per person when booking more than 30 days in advance!
Course elements are 25 to 35 feet off the ground; participants wear appropriate safety gear and are attached to the course by a belay system. If heights aren’t your thing, check out our low ropes challenge course.
Required attire includes CLOSED-TOE, CLOSED-HEEL SHOES (i.e., sneakers; NO sandals or Crocs), and ALL JEWELRY MUST BE REMOVED. Wear comfortable pants, sweats, or long-styled shorts, and long t-shirts. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather, as this is an outside activity. We also recommend that you bring tick repellent, a hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle.
What Type of Groups is High Ropes For?
The Challenge Ropes Course is perfect for:
We require a minimum group size of 10 participants, and can accommodate up to a maximum of 50 participants, with special arrangements (just contact us).
There is a weight limit of 250 lbs for ropes course. Participants must fit properly into a harness and have the strength to climb a ladder. Course elements are 25 to 35 feet off the ground; participants wear appropriate safety gear and are attached to the course by a belay system. Please consult your primary care physician with specific questions about participation. Pregnant women should not participate. If heights aren’t your thing, check out our low ropes challenge course.
Location
Our retreat center in Pennsylvania is conveniently located near Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, New York City, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware. Only 30 minutes from Interstate 95 and 50 minutes from the PA Turnpike, we’re both secluded and easily accessible.
Ready to start planning your high ropes retreat activity?
Give us a call at (717) 529-3232
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, or email us anytime.
Black Rock reserves the exclusive and sole right to decline facility/grounds requests, use or to issue associated rental contracts to those groups or individuals that its Board of Directors, Executive Committee or Executive Director determines have positions or practices that are inconsistent with the Faith Statement and Standards of Conduct of Black Rock.