Radford University
RU ABLE
Mission Statement
Radford University's Adventure Based Learning Experience (RU ABLE) seeks to enrich the physical, social and emotional well-being of campus and community members through annual programming that includes outdoor adventures through teams course activities, inclusive programming, and other adventure-based programs.
Academic Based Program
RU ABLE has served over 50,000 clients, implemented summer camps for local teens, established inclusive programming, and conducted specialized training programs. Recreation, Parks and Tourism students serve as the primary leaders facilitating a wide variety of campus and community groups. Students have the opportunity to work their way through the in-house certification process to obtain Student Lead Facilitator Status. These are paid positions where the student supervises other students and oversees programs. Student Lead Facilitators may also be hired as summer staff to run a variety of outdoor programs that include: challenge course programming, caving, rock climbing, canoeing, rafting, and fishing trips. RU ABLE continues to grow as program opportunities expand.
Forms
- Group Leader's Guide/Information Packet [PDF]
- Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability [PDF]
- Program Information for Participants [PDF]
Contact Us Today!
RU ABLE
P.O. Box 6963
Radford, VA 24142
540-831-7721
Email: ruable@radford.edu
Facilities
Pyramid Health New River Valley Residential Treatment Center - 6226 University Park Drive, Radford, VA 24141
Our outside course is located on 100 acres of rolling hills near the New River. The teams/low ropes course consists of seven physical elements and portable initiatives. The high ropes course consists of the Quad Area (5 high elements), Helix Tower (climbing tower and rappelling) and a 850 foot Dual Zip Line. There is also a picnic shelter and plenty of parking (very easy bus parking).
Selu Conservancy - 3125 Dry Valley Road, Radford, VA 24141
Radford University’s Selu Conservancy is located just minutes from campus on 380 acres along the Little River. Beautiful views, abundant trails, an impressive retreat center and river front boathouse provide an ideal environment for professional meetings, school field trips and college groups an off-the- beaten-path retreat.
The team’s course/low ropes course is located in a wooded environment and consists of ten physical elements and portable initiatives. Programs can also take place either outside or inside the Barn (conference room space). RU ABLE can also assist with canoeing on the Little River.
Peters Hall Gymnasium - Radford University Campus
Our indoor space is a gymnasium located in Peters Hall on the main Radford University campus. The teams/low ropes course consists of five physical elements and portable initiatives. The high ropes course consists of five high elements, a climbing wall, giant swing, and flying squirrel team element.
Course Options
Team Buidling in Peters Hall Gym
Team Building Programs
Group size 8-300 (does not include high ropes course elements)
Three-Hour Team Building Programs includes: icebreakers, initiatives/low ropes course
elements.
Four-Hour Team Building Programs includes: icebreakers, initiatives/low ropes course
elements, and in depth processing and discussion based on program or groups goals.
Programs can be held at either Peters Hall Gym or Selu Conservancy
Mobile Team Building: We can come to you.
Helix Climbing Tower
Outdoor High Ropes Courses Programs
Group Size 8-60
Four- to Six-Hour High Ropes Course Program includes: icebreakers, team building, low ropes course elements, high ropes course elements, and dual zipline. Please note there is a 250 pound limit on the zipline.
Indoor High Ropes Course Programs
Group Size 8-60
One- to Three-Hour Indoor High Ropes Course Program includes: icebreakers, teambuilding, low ropes course elements, high ropes course elements, bouldering wall, giant swing, and flying squirrel.
Breakout.edu
Group Size 8-30
Breakout.EDU usually takes an hour and is a physical game kit and platform where group members work together to solve vaious puzzles to open a locked box, similar to an escape room.