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What separates Inside Out from other educational programs?
Rather than provide a set program, Inside Out works closely
with each group to define potential needs and design a program
to meet those goals with a developmentally appropriate experience.
We also believe that there is more to a program than just
the activity agenda. Learning must be transferable to home,
work, and school situations for maximum value. Inside Out
team members are facilitators, teachers, and leaders above
all else, and we work hard in helping our participants reflect
upon their experiences.
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Where
do we have to travel to participate in an Inside Out Program?
The short answer is, "Anywhere." The Inside Out team will
travel to your school, campus, or place of business for
your program. Many of our clients, however, choose to visit
us here in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Finally,
we offer some very exciting travel programs (our Custom
Expeditions) which don't base out of any particular facility,
but travel around and explore a region (too many destinations
to list).
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How
long is an Inside Out Program?
Currently, we offer programs that range in length from ½
day to 9 days. We also have arrangements with some school
systems to offer 1-day programs to each classroom over a
period of several weeks. There is no limit to the length
of a program and you'll find the longer programs offer increasingly
more powerful learning opportunities. Custom Expeditions
are particularly well suited to longer time periods.
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So
what exactly constitutes a "program?"
A good question…and one of the most complex to answer. All
of our educational programs are developed with the participants
in mind, so there is no typical program. Many of our clients
come to us with specific ideas and needs in mind, while
others aren't sure where to begin at all. We can help get
you rolling in both circumstances.
Programs can have a variety of focuses: Science-based (coastal,
environmental, desert, freshwater, alpine, marine, or geological
studies), cultural studies, stewardship projects, teambuilding/
group dynamics, adventure, and lots more. There can be a
single or multiple focus within a program.
Inside Out believes that effective communication and interaction
with peers is one of the most important skills to learn
and practice; this is one of the common threads that conceptually
tie all of our programs together.
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Where do participants live during
the program?
It depends on where you have chosen to do your program.
For facility-based programs, we typically use a summer camp
and cabin accommodation. Travel programs are most often
camping out - sometimes in developed frontcountry campgrounds
and sometimes with backcountry camping (according to the
itinerary). Other accommodations are available (retreat
centers, etc.) as they meet your goals. Food is included
as part of our planning process and in the final cost of
your program - unless you request otherwise.
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What ages does Inside Out work with?
Inside Out has worked with kindergarten students right up
through adults nearing the end of their corporate careers.
Some of our most successful programs have been with groups
spanning a variety of ages. We believe that the power of
the learning experience is not limited to the young.
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What
activities could we participate in on a program?
They are really too numerous to talk about in detail, but
here is a partial list:
High
Ropes Course
Low Ropes Initiatives
Discovery Hikes
Stream Studies
Orienteering
Backpacking
Sea Kayaking
Whitewater Rafting
Group Facilitation
Rock Climbing |
International
Travel
Ecology Studies
Service Projects
Mountaineering
Character Lessons
Wilderness Travel
Primitive Skills
Outdoor Living Skills
Cultural Studies
Leadership Seminars |
Curriculum
Extension
Native American Studies
Caving
Canoeing
Teambuilding
Story Telling
Environmental Programs
North American Travel
Communication Training
Wildlife Studies |
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What
types of groups does Inside Out work with?
A general listing of the types of clients we work with include:
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What
type of equipment does my group need to do a program?
You will need the items that you would normally take on
a vacation: clothing, toiletries, and personal items. For
some programs you will also need a sturdy pair of shoes
and some clothing appropriate for foul weather.
For programs involving wilderness travel, or rustic accommodations,
most participants are more comfortable using their own backpack,
ground pad, and sleeping bag. However, Inside Out can provide
these items. We additionally provide all group camping gear
and specialized expedition equipment.
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How
much does an Inside Out program cost?
It is very difficult to talk about costs without knowing
your general goals and needs. Costs are dependent upon several
factors, with choice of activities, program location, and
number of participants being the most significant. Give
us a call - we'll help you define a program and work with
you on your budget needs.
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Inside Out, December 2000
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