Camping
Group Camping is available by reservation at the Outdoor Education Center for up to 30 people. Rates are very affordable and vary with group size.
Other Adventures • • • • • • • •
ock Climbing & Rappelling R River and Lake Canoeing Environmental Education Nature Hikes Orienteering Primitive Camping Sea Kayaking Whitewater Rafting
Location BLUEFIELD RD.
OEC
STATESVILLE
Iredell County Outdoor Education Center
HWY 150 EXIT 36
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For more information, to schedule a program or to visit the facility, contact our office: Recreation Program Administrator Iredell County Parks & Recreation, Statesville, NC
704.878.3103 CHARLOTTE
204 Bluefield Rd., Mooresville, NC
www.co.iredell.nc.us
Iredell County
Outdoor Education Center
Ready — Set — ROPES!
Benefits
Participants have a safe, supportive atmosphere to explore their personal potential and capabilities. Groups can learn the value of encouragement and working together through team building experiences.
The Basics
A ropes challenge course presents a unique experience where individuals and groups come together to create more effective teams. Group communication and cooperation typically show lasting results with a shared positive experience as well as personal enrichment.
Our Facility
Iredell County has operated a ropes challenge course since 1984, when ropes courses were still in their infancy. In 1997 we relocated and created a facility on 45 beautiful acres of a mature hardwood forest in Mooresville, NC. The Outdoor Education Center has a wide variety of low and high course elements with two zip lines; one 400’-foot, and the other 500’foot. Our Staff are experienced, trained professionals who deeply care about the people they serve. Each program is custom designed to meet the goals and needs of the client with an emphasis on safety and overall quality of the program.
Improve Teamwork Expand Communication Skills Develop Leadership Capacities Understand & Accept Diversity Foster Trust Increase Self Confidence Challenge Yourself Create Positive Morale Make New Friends Have Fun!
• M inimum Group Size is 10 • We offer custom programs to youth, adults, non-profit & professional groups • We operate 12 months a year, seven days a week (excluding holidays) • Half day, full day and two day programs available • Advanced notice required to schedule a program (minimum two weeks).
Climbing & Rappelling
Our four-sided structure provides challenges for the beginner as well as the advanced.The tower allows rappelling and climbing with one face rappel, one free rappel, and seven different levels of climbs! In addition to these we also have an awesome bouldering wall! These programs are tailored to meet the needs of the group.We offer a variety of programs with emphasis on teaching proper techniques in rappelling, climbing and belaying.
Environmental Education
Come explore nature! Environmental Education programs are offered at the Outdoor Education Center by reservation. Rates vary based on group size, whether or not a site instructor is needed and length of desired program. Minimum number of participants 15, maximum 75.
For rates and programs, please visit www.co.iredell.nc.us or call 704-878-3103.