Passing this along from Victoria Eisenhauer, victoriaeisenhauer@att.net
email her if you are interested.......
Homeschool Zip Line Program
Where: Hebron Fairgrounds, Section “F” of parking lot
When: Wednesday, Oct. 12th. Raindate: Thursday the 13th. 1PM to 4 (Good day to use the Crock Pot!)
Who: Members of homeschooling families age 9 and up. Our harnesses fit people up to 220 pounds. Limit of 14 participants per session. Well-supervised younger siblings are welcome to watch.
Fee: $15 per participant
Who Am I? I am a homeschooling mother with certification as a Level 2 High Ropes Facilitator. I have 6 years of experience working part-time with youth and adults during teambuilding, low and high ropes programs.
Since When Is There A Zip Line at the Fairgrounds? Since three weeks ago. The owner, Mark, of Mark’s Tree Farm in Colchester, decided to build a second zip line in a more accessible location. It was constructed to meet current safety standards by a professional vendor who is an accredited member of the Association for Challenge Course Technology. The cable is over 600 feet long, giving riders the thrilling experience of “flying” between 30-40 mph. PHOTOS available upon request.
Program Details: In this three-hour program, we will spend roughly the first hour warming up with games and learning to use the equipment safely. Older children will be given responsibilities to help keep younger ones safe. There is an exciting and challenging tree climb (about 30’) to reach the launch platform, during which the climber is protected by a belay system. I will need one adult to supervise the “Take Down Team”, helping riders come off the zip line safely (that adult can register one child for half-price, and will need to arrive a half-hour early). Each participant will receive one ride. If time allows, we can “draw straws” for a few people to ride a second time. A parent must be present to supervise his or her own children at all times.
Focus is on Fun: Most people, no matter how old, have some fear of heights. “Challenge By Choice” is taught, that each participant chooses his or her challenge for the day. No one will be pressured to do more than they can handle. Sometimes people change their minds and decide not to climb all the way up. My hope is that each participant will leave their comfort zone, feeling safe to go farther than they normally would. The group will celebrate every climber’s decision to return to Earth, no matter the exact route.
How to Register:
1- Send me an email with the participants’ names and ages, as well as the name and contact info for the parent attending. Also let me know if you would like to be in charge of the “Take Down Team”. Please specify your preference of morning or afternoon.
2-I will email you the liability and release form. Read, print and sign right away so you don't forget. I will only hold space in the program temporarily until the form is received. Mail it to Victoria Eisenhauer, 175A Clubhouse Rd, Lebanon CT 06249. If you don’t think you can remember to bring cash (exact change) that day, you may send me a check (made out to me) as well.
3- I will send a confirmation email once I have received the liability release form.
You are welcome to email or call me, Victoria, with questions. 860-423-4049 victoriaeisenhauer@att.net
