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Group Programs

Adventure Birthdays

Our adventure birthdays offer participants a party to remember!  Experience high ropes course activities, a fidget ladder, traverse wall, climbing wall, group games, archery, and more.  Birthday parties are supervised by our experienced and knowledgeable staff.  All equipment and instruction are included.  Plus, there is plenty of room for opening presents and eating cake.  

High Ropes Course

Looking for an extreme adventure?  Look no further than our indoor high ropes course.  Suspended from the ceiling of the Indoor Adventure Center, this obstacle course will give you the challenge you have been looking for.  You group will have an opportunity for individual challenge, while focusing on group support.   

Rock Climbing Wall

Our portable rock-climbing wall can travel to your event, or used as part of a program at our indoor center.  This versatile piece of equipment will spice up any activity.  All safety equipment and instruction are provided.   

Teambuilding Program

Our teambuilding activities are a great opportunity for your group to develop listening, communication, and cooperation skills in an enjoyable setting.  You tell us your goals and we will design a custom program to meet your needs.  Call today to discover what your group is capable of!  

Archery

Become an archer!  Our staff will teach your group member’s safety, proper use of equipment, and target practice.  This is great for Scout groups, school groups, youth groups, or anyone who wants to learn this great sport.  Price includes instruction and use of equipment.  

Ice Breakers

Last meeting just a little too boring for your taste?  Bring in one of our teambuilding specialists to spice up your program!  Our icebreaker activities will give your group a chance to work together and relate to one another in a more casual manner.  They can have fun and learn with our incredible programs.  Want your meeting to be more meaningful?  Invite us and we will show you how great a meeting can be.  

Camping

Looking to get away for a weekend, but not too far away?  Walnut Bluffs, located on Hoover Reservoir, is several hundred acres of beautiful forest and open meadows.  Amenities include group camping area, trails, field area for games and waterfront access to the Hoover Reservoir.  Great for scout groups, school groups, or youth groups.  Price includes experienced instructors, most equipment, and use of campgrounds.  Transportation to and from Walnut Bluffs, sleeping bags, and food are not provided.  

Canoeing and Kayaking

Explore the Scioto River with your group.  We meet and launch at Indian Village.  This is a great program for a variety of age groups.  Price includes instruction by our trained staff and use of equipment.  

Scout Badge

Programs & Overnights Let us help you earn those badges!  There are too many badges that we can teach to list here.  Program lengths vary from 2 hours to all day and can be incorporated into an overnight.  Check our Group Environmental Education page for other badge and overnight opportunities!  

Orienteering

Find your way through the woods with nothing but a compass and your wits guiding your way.  At Indian Village, or Walnut Bluffs, this is a great activity to learn a new skill and high through a natural area.  Out trained staff will provide all the instruction needed to find your way.



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