This training is for those that would like to facilitate the Climbing Wall, Zipline, and/or the Low Ropes courses at Camp Archbald. Your instructor will assign you a pass level at the end of the training.
During the registration process you will choose to register for either:
- Low Ropes Only Training (April 15, 9 am -1 pm), Cost $35
- All Adventure Element Training, (April 15 & 16, 9 am - 5pm on both days), Cost $75
Please plan on bringing a bag lunch, lots of snacks, and plenty of water. You will need to wear closed-toe shoes and wear comfortable clothing.
Note: By attending the Camp Archbald Adventure Facilitation Training at a discounted rate, you are committing to volunteering at a council-led event, at Camp Archbald, on the following date: May 6, 2023. If circumstances prevent you from volunteering on this date, you will be charged $35.
In addition, you are committing to facilitate a minimum of 3 facilitator-requested activities/rentals between April 15, 2023 – April 16, 2024.
- Such requests may include but are not limited to; troop events, troop camp rentals, service unit
events, or general facility rentals.
- GSHPA's member services team will reach out to you when a facilitator is needed for any of the
above events and rentals. If circumstances prevent you from volunteering at one or all of these
required requests, you will be charged $35 per required request that you cannot attend.
- Alternatively, you may set up your own events/activities to fulfill these 3 required requests
A PDF Contract will be emailed to you 1 week before your training date, which you will need to sign and return to us before or on the first day of training.
Details about Camp Archbald Adventure Element Facilitation:
Low ropes: A minimum of one facilitator and an additional adult must be present in order to facilitate low ropes. Before use, instructors should inspect all equipment, course components, and landing areas. Per Safety Activity Checkpoints: Low ropes elements are appropriate for Daisies and older. Initiative games and low elements require the group to work together to accomplish mental or physical challenges; spotters safeguard the movements of each member of the group. This site-specific training is applicable to Camp Small Valley & Archbald low ropes course but is not applicable to other non-GSHPA facilities.
For the Climbing Wall: a minimum of two facilitators must always be present when using the climbing wall WITHOUT the zipline. Before use, instructors should inspect all equipment, course components, and landing areas. Per Safety Activity Checkpoints: The climbing is appropriate for Brownies and older. However, if harnesses/helmets do not appropriately fit a Brownie, she cannot participate in this activity. This site-specific training is applicable to Camp Small Valley & Archbald Climbing wall but is not applicable to other non-GSHPA facilities.
For the Climbing Wall/Zipline: a minimum of three facilitators must always be present when using the climbing wall with the zipline. Before use, instructors should inspect all equipment, course components, and landing areas. Per Safety Activity Checkpoints: The climbing wall/zip line is appropriate for Juniors and older. This site-specific training is not applicable to other facilities.
If you have any questions please email Sarah Monelli at memberservices@gshpa.org
