Youth Programs Guide

Youth Group, Homeschool, Afterschool at Camp Ketcha
Ropes Course Activity Options
Offerings
The ropes course & teambuilding out at Camp Ketcha are a fun, adventurous and
exciting time for all! We offer 2 different options for you to choose from: Low
Ropes Course, and High Ropes Course. The duration of the youth outing is 2 ½
hours. This is a shortened teambuilding program from our school and
professional development programs meant specifically for youth groups, girl
scouts, boy scouts, homeschool programs and extracurricular after-school
activities.
Low Ropes Course :
Ages 8+
Programs can be scheduled April 1st through November 1st for up to 10 children. An additional $12.00 per child
and up to 2 additional children allowed.
Enjoy a 2 ½ hour ropes course program. A ropes course facilitator will lead a number of field initiatives and
challenges from “Star Wars” to “Who Stole My Chicken!” The program will move to the low ropes course and
cover elements such as the “Peanut Butter Pit” and “Grandma’s Porch.” All of our low elements are either on the
ground or up to 6” off the ground. They do involve some swinging, lifting, and spotting. Children must be ages 8
and above.
High Ropes Course :
Ages 8+
Programs can be scheduled April 1st through November 1st for up to 10 children. An additional $12.00 per child
and up to 2 additional children allowed. A ropes course facilitator will lead one low element to warm up everyone
for the high ropes. The participants will get harnessed up and experience our high ropes! All of our high ropes are
between 35ft and 45ft up in our pine trees! This does not include the zip-line. Children must be ages 8 and above.
Look forward to seeing you out at Ketcha!
Details:
Ropes programming consists of a safety overview and various facilitation
through games and low or high ropes elements depending upon the type of
party selected. Depending upon the season, an indoor space in our main
building is available or a smaller pavilion near the ropes course is also
available for use. There is limited refrigerator & freezer space available for
storage space for food please plan accordingly.
Permission Slip:
The Ropes Confidential Medical Form MUST be filled out and the consent
signed in order to participate in any ropes course activity. All signed releases
will be collected at the beginning of the part before activities begin.
Parking: Please let all guests know that they may park at our main parking lot.
Inclement Weather
Programs are held between April 1st and November 1st. Programs can be held in light rain showers.
However, programs are not held during thunderstorms or high winds. In the event of inclement weather,
you will be notified by our Ropes Staff regarding weather and be able to reschedule another date. If no
date can be rescheduled a full refund will be returned to you.
Clothing
The Ropes Program is held outside. Please be sure to have participants wear weather appropriate
clothing: sweaters, jackets, t-shirts, rain gear, etc. Participants due to the ropes elements all need to wear
closed toe shoes. Participants wearing sandals will not be able to participate.
Look forward to seeing you out at Ketcha!
YOUTH PROGRAMS REGISTRATION
Youth Organization _____________________________ Affiliation:_____________________________
Youth Organization Contact _____________________________________________________________
Position_______________________________________ Phone:________________________________
Address___________________________ City________________ State_____ Zip_________________
Cell/Pager_______________________________
Email______________________________________
Check Box if contact & trip leader are the same. Complete Trip Leader contact if not.
Youth Organization Trip Leader________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________
1st Requested Event Date __________________
Email________________________________________
Event Start Time _____________________
2nd Requested Event Date __________________ Event Start Time _____________________
Please return completed form with $50 deposit by faxing to (207)885-0944 or by mailing to:
Camp Ketcha
Youth Program Event Registration
336 Black Point Rd
Scarborough, ME 04074
Look forward to seeing you out at Ketcha!
YOUTH EVENT OPTIONS:
Low Ropes Course Youth Event
Ages 8-16
$120 for 10 children
Additional Children- $12.00 per child (up to 2 additional)
2 1/2 hours on our low ropes course with a trained staff member. Participants will work on teambuilding,
field initiatives, and spotting.
High Ropes Course Youth Event
Ages 8-16
$150 for 10 children
Additional Children- $15.00 per child (up to 2 additional)
2 1/2 hours on our ropes course with a trained staff member. Participants will work on teambuilding,
safety, belaying and climbing.
Event Type (please circle): Low Ropes
High Ropes
Number of Participants : _________
$50 Deposit Payment Method: Cash
Check
Visa
MasterCard
__________________________________________________ Exp.____/____
CVC:_________
Billing Address if different than above
_______________________________________________________________
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations received three weeks prior will be refunded in full
minus the $50 deposit. Cancellations received less than three weeks prior to the party are nonrefundable
Look forward to seeing you out at Ketcha!