Learning the Ropes!
"The Team Synergy certification training has revolutionized our Challenge Course Program!"
  Clover Carroll
Forest Glen Camp

 

Team Synergy feels that there is no substitute for proper challenge course training. It is vital that the highest standards be set and met in order to insure a safe and effective program.

"It is always nice to have the name of a company reflect the method of training. Team Synergy did just that. We learned new skills in an new environment; but our trainer built our skill level and 'synergized' to forge a new staff at the new facility. I was particularly impressed with their focus on safety. Whether it meant the technical course safety procedures or the 'soft skills', we felt safe. Thanks for the training."

Paul Hedlund
Hedlund Consulting, Inc.

Some of our Facilitator/Instructor trainings include:
Low Course Cert 40-Hour Technical Cert
60-Hour Cert 80-Hour Advance Cert
Recertifications Game Workshops
Soft-Skill Processing Workshops Universal/Accessible Trainings

Team Synergy offers flexible trainings that are tailored to fit your specific program needs and goals. We will teach you the latest cooperative learning methods. Our trainers are seasoned facilitators who do more than just teach you the basics. You will draw from their extensive experiences as you develop into a facilitator.
Specialists in substance abuse and mental health issues are available for your organizational trainings upon request.

" A combination of excitement for his work, a passion for its purpose, and professionalism and expertise in the material presented made me very impressed with Paul Short and his representation of Team Synergy, Inc."
  Ashley Nicholas
Director of Therapeutic Recreation
Methodist Children's Home

Instructor Training Qualifications:
The purpose of this training is to familiarize one with the philosophy of Challenge Courses, the technical safety aspects, and the processing soft-skills associated with this experiential education field. The following criteria is established for your safety and the safety of the participants entrusted to your care:
1. The minimum age requirement is 18 years of age. There must be maturity shown and demonstrated at all times by the Instructor applicant
2. The Instructor applicant must satisfy the minimum 20-hours for Low Certification and minimum 40-hours for Low/High Certification.
3. The Instructor applicant must score 85% or higher on the written test and achieve a practical skills rating of 8 or better. (Practical skills rating scale is 1 - 10.)
4. American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Training
It is a good idea that the Instructor Applicant be in good physical condition. A person with a Team Synergy, Inc. certification will have a working knowledge of the following:
  • Challenge by Choice Philosophy and Goals
  • Games and Initiatives
  • Stretching Procedures
  • Low Elements and Spotting
  • Trust Sequencing
  • Processing/Soft Skills
  • Legal Liability
  • High Elements and Set-Up
  • Equipment Standards
  • Belay Techniques
  • Belay Transfers
  • Pamper/Power Pole Procedures
  • Zip Line Procedures
  • Rescue Procedures
  • Knot Craft


"The content, presentation thereof, and student led application was just excellent! As a student knowing almost nothing about a challenge course, I actually learned how to operate one in a safe and prudent manner."
  Wes Woodard
Executive Director, Frontier Camp, Inc.

Example Itinerary of a 40 Hour Technical Training:
Day One Paperwork (Risk & Release, Health Statement Forms), Introduction, Goal & Philosophy of the Challenge Course, Games, Stretching, Initiatives, Spotting Techniques, Low Elements, Processing the experience, and Knot Craft
Day Two Games, Finish Low Elements, Trust Sequence, Belay School, High Set-up and Take down, Belay Transfers, Care and Maintenance of a course, Legal Liability, Risk Management Plan, Material Specifications, and Knot Craft
Day Three High Elements, Belaying, Zip Line Procedures, Pamper/Power Pole Procedures, Knot Craft, and Rescue Techniques
Day Four Finish the Highs, Review Low Elements, Practical and Written Test

 

"I would like to thank you for the excellent training session you provided for the YMCA Camp Cullen ropes staff. After leading several groups through the course, I am very appreciative of your on-site training and occasional technical advice you have been able to offer. All of our staff commented on the professionalism and personable program you presented for them."
  David K. Williston
Ropes Course Director
YMCA Camp Cullen

 

"WOW! Words cannot express how different I feel after this training as opposed to past training experiences… the effort beyond expectation and the personal touch of the Powerful Paul… AWESOME!"
  Anonymous
Camp For All
If you would like any more information on our Training Programs, please fill out and submit our Inquiry form.
A Team Synergy representative will contact you within 24 hours.

 

Team Synergy, Inc. • 56 Pinedale Sub. Rd.• Huntsville, TX 77320
Phone: 1-888-615-TEAM
Local: (936) 435-9845
Fax: (936) 435-9844

Email: info@teamsynergyinc.com