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Venture Out Challenge Course Reservations

The Venture Out Challenge Course is a team building and self discovery program. Programs are designed to meet learning outcomes related to confidence, leadership, community building, and trust. If you are an organization, club, department, or company with a group of any size - we have options for you! The challenge course is located on Virginia Tech's campus.

Reservation Guidelines

Please note the following important details regarding reservation requests:

Reservation Timeline:

Reservations must be made a minimum of 15 business days prior to the program date with final attendance numbers due at this time.

Group Size:

The challenge course can accommodate groups as small as 2 and a maximum of 32 participants at once. For larger groups the option of doing a combination of the challenge course and team building can be a way for everyone to experience the challenge course. Groups will rotate between the two activities during their program time. For groups over 64 people inquire about program structure and pricing.

Participation Requirements:

The course accommodates participants ages 8 years and older, weighing a minimum of 50 pounds and a maximum weight limit of 250lbs. Health conditions that restrict participation include: pregnancy, spinal injury or weak spine, or heart condition. If you have one of these conditions please consult a physician prior to participating.

We welcome people with disabilities to participate in our programs. If someone in your group needs accommodation, mention this during the reservation process and we will design the program to meet your needs.


Reservation Pricing

The following pricing is for a 2-3 hour program at the challenge course or a combination of challenge course and team building. Options for longer programs are available for a maximum length of 6 hours. Find your group rate then add $3/hr for each additional hour of programming.
For small groups, our minimum charge amount is $100 regardless of how many people attend.

VT Students

Group Size

Per Person Rate

4-14

$20

15-29

$18

30-49

$17

50-64

$16.50

VT Faculty/Staff, Non-Profit & Youth Groups

Group Size

Per Person Rate

4-14

$25

15-29

$22.50

30-49

$22

50-64

$20

Community

Group Size

Per Person Rate

4-14

$35

15-29

$33

30-49

$31

50-64

$29


Get Started

To begin, please complete the reservation request form.

Programs can be scheduled anytime during daylight hours. Check the calendar to see current bookings—if a time isn’t reserved, it’s open for your group! For schools, we have the staffing to host field trips on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Planning ahead? Reservations can be made up to a year in advance. Just be sure to confirm your group’s final attendance 15 business days before your program date.

Please check availability first before submitting the request form.

  • Please read the full Challenge Course Policies
  • Please complete the Challenge Course Request form

 

Our program coordinator will follow up with a personalized quote for your program. Want to chat about options or have other questions? Just send Taylor P an email to connect!