The ropes course is a challenging activity for campers going into the 5th-7th grades. The activity begins on our low ropes course, where campers do new games, challenges, and low ropes elements. These activities help to develop the skills, the confidence, and the group support needed for the high ropes course. For the high ropes course campers head for the tree tops to try challenges like the High Y, Flying Squirrel, Team Beam, Burma Bridge, Balance Log, Pamper Pole, Vine Traverse, and the Zip Line, a favorite of most campers.

This activity is for campers, 5th-7th grades, who are interested in spending more time on the ropes course. With an extra activity hour, campers will be able to spend more time on the high ropes course and take full advantage of this exciting activity. Campers will also receive more instruction in belaying and rope handling skills. This activity will take 2 periods of the activity day, but still only counts as one choice on the preference sheet when registering for activities.

The Junior Ropes Course is specially designed adventure activity for campers who are going into 1st-4th grades. Campers who choose this activity will use Kennolyn's Junior Ropes Course, which incorporates elements such as a Log Crossing, Vine Traverse, and the Plank Walk, all built with younger campers in mind. This is a perfect stepping-stone to our adventure programs introducing campers to the equipment and challenges of ropes courses. In addition to work on the course, campers will play new games and challenge themselves on low course elements like the "Double Trouble", the "Mohawk Walk", and an infamous "Ants on a Log".

Hilltop Ropes Course

This activity is open only to senior campers and CILT's. The Hilltop Ropes Course is located at the Hilltop Hacienda site and is the largest of Kennolyn's three high ropes courses. This activity takes up 2 periods of the activity day. As with all our ropes course activities, the campers begin on the ground engaged in games, initiatives and low ropes elements then move on to the high elements. With the extra time, campers learn about most aspects of the ropes course, including setting up, belaying, managing transfers, and element take down.

For campers entering the 3rd grade and over, this activity is designed to develop strength and agility. Taught on our state-of-the-art climbing wall, this activity is very popular. Campers move through traversing activities designed to stimulate movement, develop balance and increase kinesthetic awareness. Included in the instruction are basic climbing protocol and procedures as well as belay techniques, which lead to climbing in a very safe and controlled environment.