Campus Recreation
Challenge Course
Outdoor Rec
Challenge Course Programs and Pricing
Please note that pricing is organized via "up-to", rates vary based upon program type, and group designation. Group designation will fall into one of these categroies, Registered Student Organizations (RSO's), University Departments, Non-Profit Organizations, and Corproate Groups
Program Options
- 2 Hour Low Elements/Ground Initiatives
- 4 Hour Low Elements/Ground Initiatives
- 4 Hour Low Elements & High Elements
- 8 Hour Low Elements & High Elements
Additional Information:
- Deposit is due upon booking confirmation to reserve your groups program date and time and are non-refundable.
- Remaining Balance is due 10-business days before the scheduled program.
- For non-profit, pricing, groups MUST have a 501c3.
- For Florida Atlantic Registered Student Organizations and/or Florida Atlantic University Department’s, please email challengecourse@fau.edu for additional information, regarding price and discounts.
- For groups who are wishing to bring groups of larger sizes than what is listed, please email challengecourse@fau.edu for more information.
- For booking a challenge course program, please email challengecourse@fau.edu
Challenge Course Programs
Many times, groups come to the course without a clear set of goals - this is no problem! Other times groups come to the course with a set of goals, but a different set of expectations for how the day will look. And sometimes, groups just want to come and have fun. The staff here at FAU can help tailor the perfect program for your group and your needs
The types of programs we offer are:
Team Building Programs will allow your team to explore team dynamics such as communication, trust, problem solving, enhancing decision making skills, leadership and more. We recommend you go with the half day or full day program. We hope the following will help you understand some of the decisions made by our facilitators, in conjunction with your group contact, to create your program. Please note, a program may include all or just some of the following things and requests for specific agendas should be communicated well in advance.
The Challenge Course is available by reservation only.
Important Details
- All attendees must sign an Informed Consent/Release of Liability. A parent or legal guardian must sign the form for any participant under 18.
- All programs with participants under the age of 18 years old must provide a responsible adult during the program.
- All participants are required to wear closed-toed shoes (no crocs, flip flops, etc.)
- Participants should come dressed comfortably in clothes that allow plenty of movement for moderate physical activity.
- Participants must be at least 10 years old to participate.
- Participants who are pregnant will not be allowed to participate in any climbing elements.
- No one under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or impairing legal drugs will be allowed to participate.
- Challenge Course Staff may be able to accommodate individuals with special challenges. Please contact program staff in advance for any accommodations.
- FAU Campus Recreation reserves the right to limit participation in its programs based on medical, safety, or other reasons.
- Participants must abide by all Challenge Course Staff directions and follow all established safety procedures and spotting regulations.
- Keep off elements until instructed by Challenge Course Staff.
Parking
- All vehicles must be registered with FAU Parking and Transportation prior to your program. Day passes are available for purchase on line at fau.edu/parking/permits.php
- Please park in LOT 12 in designated spaces. To avoid a ticket park your vehicle head in - do not back into spaces.
Recommended Items
- Water - Please bring enough water for the duration of the program. Water refills are not provided during challenge course programs.
- Snacks or meals are the responsibility of the group unless otherwise agreed
- Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Small backpack to hold possessions
- Rain gear - Even if rain is not expected
- Any needed medications (Please inform Challenge Course Staff)
Directions
FAU's Challenge Course is located on the Boca Raton Campus
From I-95 southbound:
- Take exit 48A for Spanish River Blvd / FAU
- Go STRAIGHT through the stop light across Spanish River Blvd.
- Turn RIGHT onto N University Dr.
- Turn RIGHT at the second light onto Volusia St.
- Turn RIGHT at the stop sign and park in LOT 12.
From I-95 northbound:
- Take exit 45 for Glades Rd.
- Turn RIGHT off the exit ramp to head East on Glades Rd.
- Turn LEFT at the first FAU entrance (W University Dr).
- Turn LEFT at the second light onto Volusia St.
- Turn RIGHT at the stop sign and park in LOT 12.
Challenge Course FAQs
Parking is available in LOT 12 by the softball field. Day passes are available for purchase online at fau.edu/parking.
Do NOT back into spaces.
If inclement weather is expected in advance of your program, Campus Recreation may cancel the program. If Campus Recreation cancels due to weather, we will use reasonable efforts to provide an alternate date or provide a full refund if requested. In case of inclement weather, the day of your event, facilitators will make a decision on how or if to continue. Programs will be facilitated rain or shine unless dangerous conditions present themselves, in the sole discretion of Campus Recreation. We do not offer refunds to groups that encounter inclement weather the day of their program.
Day of your event: In case of inclement weather the day of your event, our facilitators will make a decision on how or if to continue your program. In most cases, your program will continue under the course pavilion. Programs will be facilitated, rain or shine, unless dangerous conditions persist. We do not offer refunds to groups that encounter inclement weather the day of their program, but we will make every effort to complete it in its entirety.
We understand that many groups expect to have at least one climb during their program. Please keep in mind that the average time per climber is about 10 minutes. We have no way of knowing if your members will all climb quickly. In fact, those people who take 15+ minutes to climb may get the most out of the elements.