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Planning and budgeting are two important considerations when developing a challenge course or climbing wall adventure program. We have listened carefully to our clients' most often asked questions and have provided the following information to help guide your planning and investment.
It is important to be aware of the short term and long term costs involved in running a challenge course or climbing wall adventure program. We will work with you to outline the costs specific to your needs, and help you to plan the development of your program over an appropriate period of time.
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SHORT TERM COSTS TO CONSIDER
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LONG TERM COSTS TO CONSIDER
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We will work through the following process with you in the design and installation of your challenge course or climbing wall:
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An initial meeting (personal or telephone) to discuss your program needs and to answer your questions. |  |
A site visit is most often completed to survey the projected area for layout and to facilitate the selection of challenge course elements or climbing wall design. |
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Development of a proposal to meet your program and participants' needs and budget. |  |
Signing of the contract. |
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Installation of your challenge course or climbing wall! |  |
Long term supportive relationship that includes leading edge professional consultation, training, inspection, maintenance, and equipment supply. |
Some questions to help guide your initial thinking when planning for your CUI Challenge Course or Climbing Wall Adventure Program
What type of program do I have?
(day/residential, recreational, educational, therapeutic, training and development.)
What are my goals for using a Challenge Course/Climbing Wall Adventure Program? How will it address the needs of my program and participants?
How will a Challenge Course/Climbing Wall Adventure Program be connected to or integrated with other programs?
What are the ages and what is the age variance of the participants who will be using the challenge course or climbing wall?
What existing challenge course elements or other adventure programs do I have?
What is my experience in managing a Challenge Course/Climbing Wall Adventure Program?
How is the Challenge Course /Climbing Wall Adventure Program likely to be staffed? (e.g. program specialists, all staff.)
Where will the challenge course or climbing wall be situated?
Are there specific elements or activities that I would like to see as part of the challenge course?
Are there any special budget considerations in the short or long term? (e.g. special fund raising project, financing over several years.)
