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School Groups

School Group Packages & Pricing

Terrapin Adventures offers package deals for school groups looking to have fun and grow while participating in team building activities. We have uplifting programs that build self-esteem and confidence while developing teamwork. Our adventure center activities, that include our high and low ropes challenge courses, climbing tower, zip line and giant swing, are appropriate for ages 8 and up. Our guides are specially trained in helping students realize their potential in a fun environment. Our course is built and inspected by Inner Quest, one of the founders of the Association for Challenge Course Technology. We carry general liability, workers compensation and property insurance up to industry standards. All of our staff is CPR and First Aid certified, and we always emphasize safety first. We have been approved as an outdoor education vendor by Howard County Public Schools Risk Management Department. We have lead exceptional programs for schools in Baltimore City, Howard, Prince Georges, Montgomery, Calvert, Anne Arundel, Loudon, and the District of Columbia. Conveniently located in Howard County, Maryland just 30 minutes from Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington, D.C.

Package Option 1 (2-3 hours)

After some icebreaker activities, students will be divided into sub-groups of approximately 12-15 participants. We require a minimum 1:15 chaperone to student ratio. Each group will be lead through three stations as time allows including:

• Low Ropes Course Challenges- Most of these games/exercises are on the ground or just one foot off the ground. These exercises are focused on having the team engage in creative problem solving; working through conflicts, dealing with ambiguity and disagreements; and developing and executing a plan of action. These exercises include both mental and minor physical challenges. These ground based elements involve loads of fun while your group solves the various challenges including getting through the Spiders Web, swinging across the Nitro Crossing on a Tarzan swing, balancing on a cable crossing as you get everyone across the Mohawk walk, figuring out how to negotiate the balance beam on Zip Zag, synchronizing your efforts on the Australian Trolley or playing any number of games that our creative guides come up with that meet the skill level and interest of your group. At the end of each exercise, we debrief with the group so they understand how these experiences relate and can be used in their personal life. We operate on a challenge by choice premise so if a participant is uncomfortable with working on an element, they can opt out and participate in other ways.
• Zip Line- Conquer your fears as you glide through the forest on our 330 ft. zip line.
• Giant Swing- Experience 2 G’s of force as up to 3 students at a time get lifted 40 feet in the air before swooshing through the canopy.

Package Option 2 (4-6 hours)

After some icebreaker activities, students will be divided into sub-groups of approximately 12-15 participants. We require a minimum 1:15 chaperone to student ratio. Each group will be lead through three stations as time allows including:

• Low Ropes Course Challenges- Most of these games/exercises are on the ground or just one foot off the ground. These exercises are focused on having the team engage in creative problem solving; working through conflicts, dealing with ambiguity and disagreements; and developing and executing a plan of action. These exercises include both mental and minor physical challenges. These ground based elements involve loads of fun while your group solves the various challenges including getting through the Spiders Web, swinging across the Nitro Crossing on a Tarzan swing, balancing on a cable crossing as you get everyone across the Mohawk walk, figuring out how to negotiate the balance beam on Zip Zag, synchronizing your efforts on the Australian Trolley or playing any number of games that our creative guides come up with that meet the skill level and interest of your group. At the end of each exercise, we debrief with the group so they understand how these experiences relate and can be used in their personal life. We operate on a challenge by choice premise so if a participant is uncomfortable with working on an element, they can opt out and participate in other ways.
• High Ropes Challenge Course- Try all 18 traverses with names like Heebie Jeebie, Islands in the Sky, Raider Bridge and Wobbly Log. Students will gain confidence and support each other.
• Terrapin Tower- Students go up and down all 12 ways of our climbing tower with its vertical play pen. They will help each other scale the 43 ft. tower.
• Zip Line- Conquer your fears as you glide through the forest on our 330 ft. zip line.
• Giant Swing- Experience 2 G’s of force as up to 3 students at a time get lifted 40 feet in the air before swooshing through the canopy.

Students can bring their own non-perishable lunch and eat on our outside deck or inside during their visit in their sub-groups. During lunch we will lead discussions on environmental concepts like Recycling, Reducing Your Carbon Footprint and Leave No Trace Camping. As an option, we can provide a pizza lunch or bag lunch at additional cost.

Bonus Features

• Chaperones participate for free as time allows
• Bus drivers receive a meal voucher for Rams Head Tavern
• We provide a digital photo of your group to remember your unique experience at Terrapin Adventures.

Notes

• Prices do not include the 5% Maryland Admissions & Amusement Tax or 6% Sales Tax for food items.
• Rates are Monday - Friday. Add $5 per person for Saturday & Sunday dates.

Add-on Options per person

• Pizza Lunch $8.00
• Bag Lunch $10.00
• Gourmet Box Lunch $18.00

Pricing subject to change and we can customize a program especially for you.

Call our office to talk to one of our school group planners to discuss program options and check available dates or fill out the inquiry form by clicking here.