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Seattle Parks to offer ‘challenge course’ facilitator training at Camp Long

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Seattle Parks and Recreation worked with Washington State University Extension 4-H to build a “challenge course” in the trees in West Seattle’s Camp Long. In 2015, interested members of the public are invited to join other educators and counselors in learning how to use adventure education to promote team building and personal development in their communities.

The introduction to facilitator training takes place Wednesday through Friday, Jan. 28-30, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The cost is $240. The low-course facilitator training takes place Tuesday through Thursday, March 10 and 12, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The cost is $240. The high-course facilitator training 1 (hub and spoke course with dual ziplines, ropes rescue) takes place Tuesday through Thursday, April 21-23, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The cost is $240. The high-course facilitator training 2 (vertical playpen and trapeze jump, M-Belay systems) takes place Wednesday and Thursday, May 6-7, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The cost is $160.

The training location is 5200 35th Ave SW at Camp Long in West Seattle. Camping is available during the training.

After successful completion of the training, participants will be able to facilitate events at the Camp Long challenge course. The course is designed to meet the 4-H certification requirements to host and facilitate group activities at Camp Long. Certified facilitators receive reduced rates when bringing their own groups. The trainings are designed to sequence together.

At the Camp Long course, several elements of the ropes course are integrated into the forested areas. WSU 4–H, through 30 years of adventure education experience, has developed curricula that strengthen critical life skills including decision making, self-confidence, positive risk taking, self-esteem, teamwork, and leadership.

For more information and to sign up for the challenge course training, please contact Challenge Course Manager Ken Turner at 206-684-7434 or keno.turner@seattle.gov.

Camp Long is one of Seattle’s best kept secrets. Located in West Seattle, this 68-acre oasis in the city offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy nature, hike in the forest, camp overnight in rustic cabins, rock climb, learn about natural history, and visit or rent the rustic Lodge. For more information, see http://www.seattle.gov/parks/environment/camplong.htm.

Seattle Parks seeks input on Highland Park play area design

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Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to the second public meeting for the Highland Park play area renovation project on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Highland Park Elementary School, 1012 SW Trenton St.

At this meeting, the community will review the schematic design for the project and be asked to provide feedback. The community-initiated project that will improve the usability and safety for the Highland Park play area. The goal of the project is to create a cohesive park space, improve access, and provide new play features. Seattle Parks planners will be available to answer questions.

Families, neighbors and all interested in the project are encouraged to attend. Funded by the Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Fund, the play area project is located at Highland Park, 1100 SW Coverdale St. in West Seattle

For more information about the project including notes from the first meeting, please visit http://www.seattle.gov/parks/projects/highland_park/. For special meeting accommodations or for questions about the project please contact Jeron Gates at 206-684-0998 or jeron.gates@seattle.gov.