Education
Wooded Glen
The Challenge Course at Wooded Glen
By Lisa Greer
ituated in Henryville, Indiana,
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what we feel are characteristics of great it’s continuing education classes or just
Wooded Glen Retreat &
leaders. The A represents adjustments, learning how to better work together in
Conference Center is a learning
stressing the ability for teams to make their office environment.”
mecca for adult groups interested
proper adjustments on the challenge
in teambuilding and strengthening
course by presenting different challenges For more information on Wooded Glen,
relationships. From the corporate, non-
and obstacles. In life and in business, we visit www.woodedglen.com, or call 812-
profit, and academia worlds, guests have
know that we need to be able to adapt. 294-770 (toll free 1-877-294-770).
the advantage of programs tailored to
Teams learn how well they can make
their specific goals. Wooded Glen offers
those adjustments out on the course, Additional hosted events have included
a relaxing atmosphere with comfortable
and we relate those obstacles to things marriage retreats, church retreats,
lodge rooms, wireless internet, excellent
back at the office. The C represents Christmas parties & 50
th
wedding
food, homemade snacks, and friendly
communication. Members of the team anniversaries.
smiles that welcome guests in for the
must be able to effectively communicate
day or overnight stays, but what sets this
with each other to get through the course. A typical stay is a package deal that
facility apart from others in this area is
Finally, the E is for execute. They can includes overnight accommodations,
the uniquely designed challenge course
have a great plan, great leadership, and three meals, use of a conference room for
and focused teambuilding agendas.
the ability to make adjustments and 24 hours, and continuous refreshments in
communicate, but ultimately they must the break bar.
“We say that great teams know their
be able to execute to get the job done.”
place, so P-L-A-C-E is the acronym
Activities include hiking trails and games
we use,” says General Manager Shawn
Because some people are more athletic such as horseshoes and cornhole.
Garmon. “First, we talk about great
and some better at mental challenges,
teams having a Plan and knowing the
Wooded Glen has a mix of activities with Day deals include breakfast and lunch
direction they want their organization to
some that focus on strategy and thinking. and are from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
go. L is for leadership. We go through
“People never stop learning whether
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