Drug Rehab with an Indoor Ropes Course
The ropes course at Cirque Lodge rests inside a 17,000 sq. ft. sound stage. There are two large wooden tripods that extend to the heights of massive room. Between these tripods are a series of challenges and climbing elements. The ropes course is used as an aspect to Cirque’s experiential program. Those in drug rehab learn skills for recovery through these hands on experiences and challenges. The high ropes elements can be used as tools in conquering personal fears and asking for help and support.
The experiential staff works with clients through all aspects of these high rope elements. The staff is trained, certified and very experienced in working with clients on the ropes course. The experiential team also provides different cognitive and 12-step lessons as aspects to high ropes challenges. It enhances the experience and keeps the challenge centered on elements of recovery. Some of the high ropes challenges are a team based activity. Residents must work together to accomplish a feat. Once again, the building of support is a learning point within this challenge.
High ropes also come with fun and exhilarating activities. There is a zip line that descends to the floor of the soundstage. After completing a climbing challenge, the finale is a zip line ride back down. The ropes course also has a giant swing suspended from the 40 ft. ceiling. Residents use pulleys to raise the individual to the high point they fill comfortable with. It is then up to the individual to release the swing that sends them flying across the ropes course. The course is fun and instructional. It is regularly inspected to maintain the most effective and safe experience for clients.
