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November 2007

Greetings! We've got lots going on here at High 5, but we're most excited to announce that two new books authored by High 5 staff have hit the shelves! Both will be valuable additions to your adventure library.

NEW! The High 5 Guide

Challenge Course Operating Procedures for the Thinking Practitioner $30.00 The High 5 Guide by our own Jim Grout and Nicki Hall will be a valuable new reference tool for your program and your adventure library. Jim and Nicki use their many years of experience together with the philosophies that we use here at High 5. The book discusses thoughtful and purposeful program development and design, staff development and training, risk management and liability, operating guidelines for more than fifty low and high challenge course elements and much, much more. An accompanying CD will help you formulate and improve on your course's operating procedures. Call us to order your copy: (877) 356-4445.

NEW! Tips and Tools

The Art of Experiential Group Facilitation by Jen Stanchfield $27.95 Facilitation is an art, rather than a science. By its very nature it is an experiential practice-an ever dynamic process of give and take, learning and development. Tips and Tools explores the facilitator's role in groups of all kinds and offers creative tools and activities to enhance group experience, as well as sequencing and reflection strategies to increase individual involvement and growth. Whether you're new to facilitation or a seasoned veteran seeking inspiration, there's something in Tips and Tools for you. Call us to order your copy: (877) 356-4445.

2008 High 5 Practitioners Symposium

It's Back! February 9, 2008 This is the day many of you have been asking about. The symposium took a year off do we could focus our friends and colleagues attention on the Annual ACCT Conference in Boston... But it is a new year and the Symposium is BACK! No better place to be in the middle of winter! A high-energy day of engaging and informative workshops, new ideas and joyous fun. Come and share with friends and colleagues, learn about the latest practices in the field, and if your'e game for it, take a plunge in the annual polar dip. February 9th, $120 all inclusive day. Register online for our 2008 annual practitioners symposium

Spring Workshops

Adventures await you! High 5's workshop calendar is set for 2008. Plan early so you don't miss out on an excellent training opportunity. Here are some highlights of the upcoming spring lineup: • Annual Practitioners Symposium - Feb. 9 • Adventure Basics - April 30-May 4 • Beyond Basics: Technical Skills - April 24-27 • Beyond Basics: Facilitation Skills - May 15-18 • Intro to Low Challenge Course - April 15-16 • Managing an Adventure Program - April 8-10 • Activities for Academic Sucess - May 2 • Ten Props: 100 Games - April 1 • No Props? NoProblem! - April 2 • Teachable Moments 1 &2 - March 13 & 14 • Games for any Space - March 7 For more information or to register...

High 5 Adventure Learning Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals, schools and communities use experiential education as an effective tool for improving the way they live, learn and work together.

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