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Text Box: © Cari-Ann Yarmus 2002-2004 Text Box: The Robinson Ropes Course is a 28-element universal* ropes course on the grounds of the Cooperative Middle School (CMS) in Stratham, NH. Our course is connected with the Browne Center, a part of the University of New Hampshire. A ropes course is a series of  group problem-solving activities constructed of trees, cables, ropes and wood. Our course is called the "Robinson" Ropes Course because it was funded in part by the William Robinson Trust Fund of Exeter, NH. The course was built in 2000 with money acquired through a grant written by a CMS teacher, Deb Merrill. The course was built by Elemental Designs on several acres of conservation easement property. The course has 14 low elements and 14 high elements, including a zip line. For a map of the course, click here. The RRC is utilized by more than 1,300 middle school students at CMS, as well as by the community at large. To learn about what we do with the middle school students, check out the Curriculum section of this website. RRC has delivered programs to area middle and high schools, faith groups, corporate groups, girl & boy scout troops and other groups interested in action learning. If you are interested in bringing your group to the RRC to participate in a program, check out the Information for Clients section of this website. The RRC delivers high quality programs that utilize the experiential model of education (hands-on learning or learning-by-doing.) The programs at the RRC can consist of field initiatives (games on the ground), low ropes challenges (activities up to 5 feet off the ground) and/or high ropes challenges (up to 65 feet off the ground.) Different activities  are combined depending upon the type of group and its goals. A unique result of these different activities is that they facilitate a process by which individuals and groups can learn about themselves in a non-competitive, unique manner. In order to accomplish the tasks given to them, participants are required to utilize skills such as teamwork, effective communication, leadership, individual commitment, creative problem-solving, and         self-assessment. Again, for more detailed information about the goals and objectives of the RRC, please link to the Information for Clients section of this website. * For information about what a "universal" ropes course is, click here.

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