Project Adventure

In 1971, Project Adventure started using challenge courses to facilitate “Adventures” with high school students in Massachusetts. Over the years we have combined both direct services with youth (facilitating over 7,000 youth each year on our own course in Massachusetts) and building, repairing, and training staff for others’ ropes courses. We also facilitate SEL and mental health programs at local schools, using adventure as a pathway to learning and healing.

Challenge courses and adventure programs engage learners – especially those who may struggle with traditional learning and teaching – in practicing SEL skills in real time. A good challenge course program is a powerful tool for social-emotional learning (SEL) – making it a very relevant and necessary tool for the 21st century!