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- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Stony Acres Low Element and Basic Belaying Education Badge
Issued by
East Stroudsburg University
Participants that complete this badge are able to define what a challenge/ropes course is, understand the stages of team development, explain basic concepts of working with groups from different demographics in a ropes course setting, demonstrate basic set up/take down, and use of different types of spotted activities/low ropes course initiatives and the (equipment) used, lead a variety of warm-up, spotting, trust, and group problem-solving activities typically used in a ropes course experience.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Earning Criteria
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Complete a 16-hour training at Stony Acres Ropes/Challenge Course. This will consist of instruction and discussion sessions, actively participating in the warm-up, spotting, trust, and group problem-solving activities on various low ropes course elements, demonstrating spotting and participant safety skills, leading reflection/debriefing sessions, and belaying participants on the Stony Acres Climbing Tower.
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Participants complete and receive at least 80% on a written and practical test.
Standards
Completion of this badge will be a pre-requisite to the High Element authorization badge.