ASE/Confidence Course
Camp BernieÁs group initiative course challenges participants through problem-solving activities. Group members work together to completion objectives, while working toward meeting personal and group goals. We can adjust the program to address the goals and interests of each specific group.

Time: One and a half hours for 12 persons
Seasons: Fall, Winter, & Spring
Staff: Camp Staff
Ages: 10 - Adult

Climbing Tower
Our three-sided, 20-foot climbing and repelling tower is generally used as a "drop in" activity area. However groups may wish to use the tower in conjunction with our ASE/Confidence or High Ropes Courses. Participants are harnessed to a belay rope as they ascend the wall; safely challenging their fears and pushing their limits. This is a popular activity that helps in building self-esteem and in promoting a healthy lifestyle. The goal is that all participants challenge themselves and do the best they can, according to their own abilities.

Time: One hour per 12 people
Seasons: Fall, Winter, & Spring (weather permitting)
Staff: Certified Camp Instructor
Ages: 4 - Adult

High Ropes Course
A thoroughly challenging activity in great demand during the Fall and Spring seasons. Traverse thirty feet in the air along a steel cable with the guidance of trained Bernie instructors. Connected by a harness and belay rope to an overhead safety cable keeps participants safe without taking away the sheer exhilaration of this challenging experience. Combine this activity with the Climbing Tower for a graduated program of personal challenge and accomplishment. Or, combine this with our ASE/Confidence Course to meet group goals of encouragement, support, and trust. Call the Group and Family Camping Director to pre schedule or to help plan a program to best meet the goals of your group. * Additional fee of $160/day due to added staff requirement.

Time: 3 hours for 12 people
Seasons: Fall & Spring
Staff: Certified Camp Instructor
Ages: 12 - Adult

Abbriviated High Ropes Course
This shortened version of the course suits larger groups on a tight schedule. It allows more people to experience the challenges of the high ropes course in the limited time allotted. Though abbreviated this program still effectively meets the goals and objectives set by the group. The highlight of the program is our exciting "Zip-Line". * Additional fee of $160/day due to added staff requirement.

Time: 3 hours for 20 persons
Seasons: Fall & Spring
Staff: Certified Staff Instructor
Ages: 12 ĺ Adult

Low Ropes Course
This ten-element low challenge course helps individuals build self-confidence and teams build cohesiveness among group members. This activity is supervised by Camp Bernie staff instructors, but may require additional supervisory assistance from group leaders.

Time: One and a half hours
Seasons: Fall, Winter, & Spring
Staff: Camp Staff and Group Leaders
Ages: 8 - Adult

New Games
Fun, noncompetitive games perfect for groups of all sizes. This series of recreational activities make the perfect session as a break for your group. Also these games are a great way to bring families together in play, to wind down the day, or to get in the mood for evening programs.

Time: One half hour to one hour
Seasons: Fall, Winter, & Spring
Staff: Camp Staff or Group Leaders
Ages: All Ages

Team Building
Professional quality team based programs designed to meet specific group goals. The program includes progressive problem solving, communication, trust building, diversity awareness, group dynamic, conflict resolution and cooperative based activities. The program can be structured for all level participants and all focuses. Format varies from seminar-based programs to outdoor adventure models. All programs include extensive processing of the groups experience targeting group goals and concerns.

Time: Two hours to all day
Seasons: Fall, Winter, & Spring
Staff: Camp Bernie Team Builder
Ages: All