When in Doubt… Let Them Play! The Power of Self-Directed Play Written By: Jim Grout Almost every day this summer on a small island in Maine, I ride my bicycle […]
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Building a Better World Through Intentional Connection
Building a Better World Through Intentional Connection Written By: Jim Grout In my book, When In Doubt… Give Them Your Heart I define connection as the essential starting point for […]
Why Time Is So Important in Learning
Why Time Is So Important in Learning Text box Edge of Leadership Summer Stories Like Frodo in The Fellowship of the Ring, we are all confronted with decisions that will […]
The Gift of Adventure Learning
The Gift of Adventure Learning Our Staff Shares Stories of Connection and Empowerment Connect.Empower.Lead. Be the Example. High 5’s motto is about change–changing lives, changing attitudes, changing abilities, and discovering […]
The Struggle is Real
The Struggle Is Real The Struggle Is Real: Perspectives in Adventure Education Programming By Lisa Hunt “It’s a challenge course, not a success course,” a practitioner said under their breath, […]
Breaking Down Barriers to Outdoor & Adventure Learning
Breaking Down Barriers to Outdoor & Adventure Learning Breaking Down Barriers to Outdoor & Adventure Learning By Beth Buoro High 5 Adventure Learning Center is committed to helping people – […]
How to Be More Creative This Year!
Be More Creative This Year! How to Be More Creative This Year! By Ryan McCormick Explore Ways to Jumpstart Your Creativity Want to be more creative in your work right […]
Mohawk Ironworkers Walk Story
A Walk Through History with the Mohawk Ironworkers By Jim Grout Change is good, especially when you start to acknowledge past wrongs and take action to right them. One change […]
Experiential Learning is Lifelong Learning!
Experiential Learning is Lifelong Learning! Guess What? Experiential Learning is Lifelong Learning! Is it time to make a mid-year resolution, and commit to learning something new? We’ve all been faced […]
Reopening Tips and Resources For Challenge Course Instructors – Including Covid-19 Protocols
Reopening Tips and Resources for Challenge Course Instructors Reopening Tips and Resources for Challenge Course Operators Successful challenge course programming starts with PREPARATION. Important reopening steps such as annual inspections […]