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**Vertical Playpen**

Want to learn more about Adventure and Experiential Education? Then this podcast is for you!

Listeners of this podcast will get;

– Adventure Programming Theory
– Facilitation Tips
– Activity Ideas
– Industry Career Advice
– Interviews from Industry Professionals

High 5 Adventure Learning Center is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to helping individuals, teams, schools, communities and businesses improve the way they live, learn and work together. Connect with us at high5adventure.org

Latest Episodes:

How do you Facilitate on a Challenge Course? Apr 05, 2022

Show notes

The training team gather to discuss;

- Facilitating a 1-day challenge course experience

- Facilitating a multi-day challenge course experience

- Advice on challenge course programming

How to contact us:

Phil Brown - pbrown@high5adventure.org OR @verticalplaypen on Instagram

Chris Damboise - cdamboise@high5adventure.org

Lisa Hunt - lhunt@high5adventure.org

Hanne Bailey - hbailey@high5adventure.org

Rich Keegan - rkeegan@high5adventure.org

What is a Challenge Course? Mar 29, 2022

Show notes

The Training team discuss;

- What is a challenge course?

- What's in a name? Challenge, high, ropes?

- The history of challenge courses

- Our memories of our 1st ever challenge course experiences.

Uncovering Inner Resilience For Those Impacted by Cancer | Madeline Brooks Mar 22, 2022

Show notes

Madeline Brooks (Executive Director - OnBelay) joins Phil to discuss;

- Her introduction to the world of adventure education

- How to create safe and trusting environments for those impacted by cancer

- The work of OnBelay and how you are able to support that work

Find out more about OnBelay - https://www.on-belay.org/

Donate - https://www.on-belay.org/donate/

Connect with Madeline - madeline@on-belay.org

Trauma Informed Facilitation | Andrew Florence Mar 15, 2022

Show notes

Andrew Florence (Director of Experiential Learning at Crossnore Communities for Children) joins Phil to discuss;

- Holiday Traditions and how he entered this industry

- Trauma Informed Facilitation and the bringing adventure and experiential programming to Crossnore

- The alchemy of facilitation and trying to find your voice in this industry

Learn more about Crossnore Communities for Children - https://www.crossnore.org/

Connect with Andrew - aflorence@crossnore.org

Join the Training Team!! - https://high5adventure.org/job/full-time-adventure-educator-trainer/

Teaching Students to Belay Mar 08, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, the Training team discuss;

- Training and preparing your participants to belay

- Your role during this process

- Advice on ensuring you and your participants are ready to belay

How to contact us:

Phil Brown - pbrown@high5adventure.org OR @verticalplaypen on Instagram

Chris Damboise - cdamboise@high5adventure.org

Lisa Hunt - lhunt@high5adventure.org

Hanne Bailey - hbailey@high5adventure.org

Rich Keegan - rkeegan@high5adventure.org

Join the Training Team!! - https://high5adventure.org/job/full-time-adventure-educator-trainer/

What is Belaying? Mar 01, 2022

Show notes

The Training Team gather to discuss;

- What is Belaying?

- What does the word mean?

- What are the foundational principles of good belay?

- The recommended method of belaying?

- Trainer tips that help improve belayers techniques

Reach out the training team for more information on how to belay.

Instagram - @verticalplaypen

Join the Training Team!! - https://high5adventure.org/job/full-time-adventure-educator-trainer/

Creating Immersive Experiences | Mark Suroviec Feb 22, 2022

Show notes

Mark Suroviec (WorkPlay Solutions) joins Phil to discuss;

- Finding joy in creating team experiences

- The right time to try a new activity

- Staying curious in our industry

Learn more about Mark - workplaysolutions.com

Listen to his podcast - WorkPlay Solutions Podcast

Connections before Content - Virtual Workshop - Thursday March 10th - 3:30 - 5:00pm EST

Coupon Code at Checkout - ConnectionsBOGO

Arboriculture | Kirsten Locke Feb 15, 2022

Show notes

Kirsten Locke (Koala Tree) joins Phil to discuss;

- Being an Arborist and the supportive world of arboriculture

- Living life adventurously and asking for help along the way

- Protecting your body using mobility and strength training

Learn more about Kirsten at her Instagram - @brave.roots

Learn more about Koala Tree - koalatree.ca

Syracuse University | Scott Catucci Feb 08, 2022

Show notes

Scott Catucci (Associate Director - Outdoor Education / Student Development at Syracuse University) joins Phil to discuss;

- Volunteering for AEE

- Experiential Learning through music

- Esports and Video games relationship to experiential learning

Learn more about Syracuse's Recreation programs - https://www.syracuse.edu/life/recreation/

Connect with Scott - sacatucc@syr.edu

Learning to Ski Feb 01, 2022

Show notes

Phil recently attempted to ski for the 1st time. In the process he reflected on 4 things that he noticed about being a new learner;

- Having patience for the speed of how you learn

- The more details shared the better

- The effect the environment has on your learning

- A word that should stay away from learning environments

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