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A participant in one of our open enrollment workshops describes the benefits of the Adventure in the Classroom model
Adventure in the Classroom

Adventure in the Classroom is an approach to teaching that combines classroom learning with challenge and Adventure. This model focuses on the creation of inclusive classrooms and schools where trust, respect, fun and constructive risk-taking are the norms. With a foundation in the Adventure concepts of Challenge by Choice and the Full Value Contract, Adventure in the Classroom can help transform classrooms and schools.

The Adventure in the Classroom model is a student-centered approach in which students become actively involved in their own learning. Goal setting and self-assessment help students become engaged and responsible for their own academic and behavioral growth.

Adventure in the Classroom helps teachers and schools:

  • Create safe learning environments in which students feel comfortable taking both academic and emotional risks
  • Use the concepts of Full Value Contract and Challenge By Choice as frameworks for creating a safe learning environment
  • Use the Experiential Learning Cycle as the foundation for developing Adventure-based lesson plans and units
  • Enhance what teachers are already doing in their classrooms
  • Create and use Adventure activities that enhance academic learning
  • Reinforce information about learning styles and multiple intelligences

How to Implement the Adventure Curriculum for Physical Education

Step One Needs Assessment
Helps you to utilize your physical, fiscal, and human resources most effectively.
 
Step Two Training (supporting workshops)
Open enrollment workshops
Customized training
 
Step Three Tools
Project Adventure products
Challenge course
 
Step Four Support

On-going support includes:
Safety audit and accreditation
Practitioner certification
Course inspections
Skills verification
Advanced workshops

Supporting Workshops

Adventure Programming

Learn the core concepts, activities and basic safety skills that are fundamental to implementing Adventure in your Physical Education program.
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Portable Adventure

A great introductory workshop for the Physical Education Curriculum training, perfect for limited spaces.
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Adventure Curriculum for Physical Education

Learn how to implement Project Adventure's Physical Education Curricula.
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Adventure Approach to Teaching Health and Wellness

Learn how to implement the Health and Wellness Curriculum.
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Physical Education, Health and Wellness Institute

A fast track to certification! Learn the core competencies of the following workshops in one week! Adventure Programming, Adventure Curriculum for Physical Education, Adventure Approach to Teaching Health and Wellness, Technical Skills Intensive
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Spotlight On Support Materials
The Caring Classroom: Using Adventure to Create Community in the Classroom and Beyond
Adventure in the Classroom
Adventure in the Classroom: Using Adventure to Strengthen Learning and Build a Community of Life-long Learners
Tabletop PACK
Table Top PACK
Mini versions of our classic initiatives—perfect for use in the classroom!