Terrapin Adventures is all about fun! In fact, you may say that we are on the cutting edge of fun. We have created a new realm of aerial adventures using only wood, rope and cable. Our high ropes course, which takes you up to 40 ft. in the air, and our Terrapin Explorer kids’ course, designed for children ages 5-10, provide hours of fun as you walk, balance, swing, zip, climb, and crawl your way through each unique element. Even our team building events are packed with some serious fun! However, the thing that truly puts Terrapin Adventures on the cutting edge of fun is our expertly trained Aerial Adventure Guides and Group Facilitators – the people responsible for providing a safe, thrilling, memorable, and meaningful experience for all of our guests. Our staff is not only chosen for their technical skills, but also their love of the outdoors and ability to make your time with us memorable and entertaining.
We are very proud of our guides and facilitators, so we decided it was high time that we shone the spotlight on a few of our great guides, our fantastic facilitators, our energetic employees, our…well, you get the idea.
Getting to Know Brett Self: Operations Manager and Team Building Facilitator
Brett Self recently graduated from Stevenson University with a Psychology degree. He has been with Terrapin Adventures for four years now, using his unique style and humor to work with groups and help them improve their relationships. Brett enjoys reading and chilling outside. He likes competing in football, soccer and rock climbing and relishes new active challenges like wind surfing or running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Brett is also an avid hiker, having tackled multiple sections of the Appalachian Trail. He has even backpacked throughout Western Europe.
Brett is also certified in Wilderness First Aid.
Favorite Team Building Exercise: Brett enjoys seeing team building groups progress throughout the day, struggling at first before having that all important break through. That “Aha!” moment. His favorite exercise is Human Gyroscope, where participants must turn a volunteer from the group 360 degrees around. This high risk- high reward activity produces great communication, cooperation, trust, and a tremendous feeling of accomplishment.
“You all run a great program. It was easy to set up, and the concerns dissipated quickly on the day of the team building event. Many of the the other staff members have praised your performance. Thank you! As an organization that is growing and developing, this was a great way to frame our values discussion and to have us establish our cultural ideologies.”
– Kate Stritzinger, Transitional Housing Corporation
Memorable Moment At Adventure Park: While Brett philosophically tries to let guests figure things out themselves, there was one instance when a dad and his daughter were struggling on the high course. The dad decided to stop and go down to the ground, but the young girl wanted to try some more. Unfortunately she had a panic attack and Brett responded by literally putting her on his back to complete a section of the course.
Visit Brett and the Rest of the Terrapin Adventures Crew for Some Fun & Excitement!
Conveniently located in Howard County, Maryland, between Baltimore and Washington DC, Terrapin Adventures is ready to show you and your group a good time. Visit us to soar through the air, defy gravity, and enjoy Outdoor Adventures as you learn a little bit more about yourself and those around you! Whether you’re interested in Team Building activities for your group, a Birthday Adventure Party, or a fun day with family or friends – we can make sure you get your fill of thrills!
Come See Us Soon!
If you have any questions, please call Terrapin Adventure at 301.725.1313, or email us at info@terrapinadventures.com to learn more.