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EWU Challenge Course
The EWU Challenge Course program can be used by a group or organization as a means of developing and strengthening certain areas or aspects of their team. The staff strives to build an understanding of each group's developmental path, current issues or conflicts and goals before designing a program to fit their needs.
200 PEB
Cheney, WA 99004
EWU Challenge Course
GROUP NEW GAMES:
Fun group activities that serve as an ice breaker and allow the group to cut loose and act goofy.
INITIATIVES:
A challenge presented by the facilitator with no given solution. The group must work together in developing an effective plan to accomplish the goal.

SPOTTED/TRUST ACTIVITIES:
A sequence of activities that develop trust among the participants. Spotting techniques are taught by the facilitator and carried out by the participants.
LOW ELEMENTS:
A series of un-belayed, spotted activities that address group or individual goals. The activities are performed on fixed cables, boards, ropes or other hardware.
HIGH ELEMENTS:
A series of belayed activities fixed 25-40 feet high. The activities primarily challenge individual goals but may involve pairs or groups.

Downloadable Program Information
Please click on the links below to view important information regarding the EWU Challenge Course. This information will help you prepare for your experience on the Challenge Course:
STATEMENT OF GOALS: This will help the staff create a unique program based on your groups specific needs and goals.
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS: Clothing, rules, and safety guidelines.
PARTICIPANT LIST: Please complete and return on the day of the program.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY: Must be completed and returned by each participant on the day of the program.
PROGRAM BROCHURE: Click for a printable version of our program brochure
We are located on CHISSUS FIELD (#8 on the MAP). Park in the free parking lot P-12
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Mini Course: 1-2 hours
Several group games and initiatives that will address specific group goals and needs.
Team Course: 3-4 hours
Learn more in depth about the group dynamic and behaviors of the individuals in that group using group games, initiatives, spotted/trust and low elements.
High Course: 5+ hours
Groups are placed in a variety of elements that will help them grow, and learn to work effectively to complete appropriately challenging initiatives and also learn individual growth as well by using group games, initiatives, spotted/trust, low and high elements.
PRICING INFORMATION
Non-Profit/ Community Groups:
$60/hr for up to 12 participants
$3/hr for each additional participant
EWU University Groups:
$54/hr for up to 12 participants
$2.50/hr for each additional participant
For Groups with more than 36 participants, call for pricing.
MINOR IN CHALLENGE COURSE MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

