Use rock climbing as your teaching platform…
Students learn positive character development through the metaphor of climbing.

Founder, "Powerful" Paul Short climbing "Left Hand Crack" in the Colorado wilderness. His experiences became the inspiration for this "Adventure-based learning!"

When you prepare to climb an awesome rock face that towers above you, questions race through your mind.

  • Do I have the right gear?
  • Can I make it?
  • What's my route?
  • What are my handholds?

Aren't these the questions for the important climb called "LIFE"?

  • How will I prepare?
  • What equipment will I use?
  • Who will teach me the proper use of this equipment?
  • What is the best route?
  • And most importantly what are the handholds I must grab onto with my very being?
Rock Solid Character provides educational programs
designed to answer these important questions.

 

Rock Solid Character, Inc is a non-profit educational company. Our mission is to provide positive character lessons, reinforced with an exciting rock climbing experience, to enhance responsible living in students of all ages, their parents, and school officials.

We provide...

- Character building experiences for students
- Powerful workshops for teachers and school officials
- Dynamic educational resources for parents

Rock Solid Character, "Getting a Grip on Character Education" is committed to the development of positive character traits in today's youth. The universal principles of character -- respect, responsibility, perseverance, honesty, caring, trustworthiness, and courage are taught and reinforced through an exciting rock climbing experience.

Rock Solid Character Programs targets students (K-12), parents, and school officials with a primary focus on students in the 1st - 8th grades.
 

Rock Solid Character works with school officials to customize safe action-learning programs. These programs range from half to multi-day programs.

ROCK SOLID CHARACTER:
1.
 Increases awareness of personal character.
2.
 Provides positive character messages to students, parents and school officials.
3.
 Provides a physically challenging activity, while encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
4.
 Improves students' self-esteem and self-confidence.
5.
 Encourages students to make positive and responsible life choices that have a direct effect on their future.
6.
 Assists school officials in the promotion of character education in compliance with TEKS.
7.
 Teaches students the basics of safe rock climbing.
8.
 Provides a fun and safe "memory maker" experience.

You've been looking for the perfect character enrichment program -
THIS IS IT!

Teachers enjoy the program too!

True people of character possess the following traits:

 Respect - for one's self and others.
Responsibility - for one's choices and actions.
Honesty - to one's self and with others.
Trustworthiness - for consistency of both words and deeds to self and others.
Caring/Cooperation - to esteem one's self and others.
Courage - to risk in reaching one's full potential.
Perseverance - "to keep on keeping on…".

Grabbing hold of these 7 "handholds" is paramount for success. Character is much deeper than words we say or feelings we feel. It is grounded in what we do . . .
 

Call us at 1-888-615-TEAM or fill out the inquiry form. Let us know your location, number of students and your specific goals. We'll provide you with an exact programming fee. Drug Free School moneys as well as local businesses and/or individuals often sponsor this worthwhile program.

For less than the cost of a bus for most field trips, your students and teachers can enjoy an exhilarating and challenging lesson. Contact us TODAY!

You'll get . . .

 A 24ft. portable rock which looks and feels natural
4 - 5 climbing routes allowing more climbs for more participants
Trained and courteous "Climb Masters" that will orchestrate a safe, fun and educational atmosphere
Inspected OSHA approved safety belay devices (Team Synergy, Inc. carries complete Liability coverage)
UIAA harnesses and other safety equipment
Superior customer service


Full-day programs accommodate
400-425 participants.

Half-day and multi-day programs available

After a positive lesson entitled: "7 Handholds for Success," participants put on approved UIAA climbing harnesses, attach to OSHA approved belay systems and climb this one-of-a kind rock reinforcing the character lesson. Participants hear the lesson, and then experience the lesson through the metaphor of real rock climbing.

Our 24-foot portable rocks travel on the back of trailers and can be set up in a matter of minutes. With the OSHA approved autobelay systems, the rocks can safely accommodate 4 - 5 climbers at a time or approximately 60- 70 climbers per hour. Qualified "Climb Masters" provide safety instructions. This activity is completely safe!
 

We are professional educators with a staff of certified teachers, a Program Specialist, and a Recreational Therapist.

Paul Short, Founder of Rock Solid Character, has devoted his professional life to experiential education -- "Learning while doing." Seeing people of all ages recognize and learn about their potential drives this certified teacher. As a former Mountain Guide Instructor, Paul has taught countless numbers of people through ropes/challenge courses, camping, backpacking, paddling, climbing and survival activities. Each lesson has one objective -- "helping people incorporate the principles back in the REAL world." Paul decided to take the "mountain" to the masses. Short's Rock Solid Character instills character growth in young people, their parents, and school officials through adventure based experiences.

All Facilitator/Climb Masters are picked for their enthusiasm for life and people, their attention to detail and safety, and their ability to communicate real life principles through an action-learning model. Your trust is well placed with Rock Solid Character.

We prefer our classroom
without walls