CHALLENGE KIT

We have designed and produced a wide range of challenge resources and equipment, enabling learning at every level. Our focus is on empowering professionals to be licensed practitioners in order to facilitate ‘active outdoor learning’ activities

TRAINING + ACCREDITATION

Our training packages and courses are intended to upskill your staff to enable delivery of our services. All training is supported by relevant Ofqual approved qualifications and for continuing professional development.

BAGS OF CHARACTER

Your ultimate ‘teamwork’ kit bag – A ‘Bag of Character’ is a sturdy weatherproof holdall full of ideas, activities and equipment required for over 100 warm-ups, team challenge, reviews, session planning and ‘mental toughness’ exercises.

XL TEAM ACTIVITIES

XL Team Activities offer an excellent add-on for your set-up. A number of large-scale challenges add value to your offer and are included in the deal, all accompanied by a comprehensive manual and an initial training package.

MOBILE BIG RIG

A complete solution for you to deliver meaningful challenge and team development anywhere. The Mobile ‘Big Rig’ fits into a box trailer, it can be assembled quickly and used to achieve a variety of outcomes.

EMPOWERING YOU TO EMPOWER TEAMS

Our Challenge Kit is ideally suited to support the positive development of people and teams of any age and ability.  Our range of products and services are all tried and tested with a focus on developing team values and personal qualities.  

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

Our resources and training have been developed and produced exclusively by our Directors over the past 10 years, with input from fellow professionals. We have now worked on a number of projects relating to the design, implementation, training and accreditation for challenge activities and larger scale outdoor learning facilities and tasks. Work to date includes:

CREATIVE

Design of high quality, robust and innovative activities to be used for personal and team development with a focus on outreach and mobility. We continually adapt and develop to meet customer needs

CURRENT

Gathering, collating and acting on input of subject specialists and lead trainers with extensive teaching, military instruction, personal training and leadership experience.

CREDIBLE

Undertaking a thorough process to achieve Continuing Professional Development (CPD) approved training and certification through the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL)

CO-OPERATIVE

Continued partnership work and consultation with like-minded Youth Organisations, National Governing Bodies, Leisure Trusts, Local Authorities and other purpose-driven organisations.

BAGS OF CHARACTER

A sturdy weatherproof holdall full of ideas and equipment required for over 100 warm-ups, team challenge, reviews, session planning and self-help ‘mental toughness’ exercises. This resource includes a comprehensive operations manual and associated CPD training. Suitable for all ages and abilities, your skill as a facilitator will bring it alive.

XL TEAM ACTIVITIES

Where there is the space and need then the ‘Challenge Kit XL’ offers an excellent solution. Loads of engaging large-scale activities are on offer – all mobile, all made of natural or recycled materials and accompanied by a comprehensive manual and an initial training package.  Activities will provide you with the opportunity to work with over 120 participants. 

MOBILE BIG RIG

This is the ultimate mobile challenge set up. It includes a Bag of Character, facilitator training, all of the XL Activities, 4 of our Challenge Frames, all of the accessories and a twin-axle branded box trailer. When everything is set up it is capable of accommodating many learners and adventurers to achieve a variety of positive outcomes. 

 

ACCREDITED TRAINING

The training course ‘Facilitation Skills for Experiential Learning’ focuses on how to pitch and shape the learning to achieve desired outcomes. Practical, engaging and fun – this 6hr course is certified CPD by the Institute for Outdoor Learning. Trainees will be assessed throughout the process and will then be qualified to facilitate activities from the resource.

PLEASE GET IN TOUCH

Baggeridge Country Park, Gospel End Rd, Sedgley DY3 4HB.

You will find us just below the park tea shop.  Park your vehicle, pay for parking and walk down the track.

01902 671072

Office Hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1600

team@challengeacademy.co.uk

CHALLENGE ACADEMY CIC

Striving to ensure that challenge and 'active outdoor learning' opportunities are available, inclusive and accessible

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