zero-G First Ascent
Whole-Brain Experiential Learning
through Rock Climbing
zero-G Integrated Experiential Learning Programs
In our zero-G experiential rock climbing learning experiences, we explore through integrated action the “how” of what we are doing, as well as the “how to” of what we are doing. In this context each person is able to engages and explore in-real-time their unique learning characteristics and capabilities, with a level of freedom and self-awareness unavailable with a prescriptive learning methodology.
For Kids
zero-G First Ascent – Kids: Programs are designed to give their young participants an opportunity to experience a new activity in a unique context – where each participant experiences the pure joy of – climbing, learning, and personal resilience – without the “pressure to perform”!
The essence of the “kids program” – that each child participates in an environment free of those factors that take away from the quality/efficacy of (any) learning experience – personal anxiety, comparative assessment, interpersonal competition, external pressure.
With these common distracting elements ameliorated, participants are able to access their innate capabilities in an new, challenging and supported environment allowing them to recognize their ability to respond to challenges.
The overall effect of which is a unique integrated “fun” learning experience along with gaining new confidence in ones abilities.
Kids – Introductory zero-G Learning Elements
- Trust in Oneself
- Attention/Distraction
- Communication
- Trust in Another
Technical Climbing Elements
- Safety
- Mechanics of Climbing
- Introduction to Climbing Mechanics
Program Format
Where: zero-G First Ascent programs are done outside, in nature, on real rock
Program length: Around 2-3 hours – based on group size
Youth and Teens
zero-G First Ascent – Youth & Teens: Provides an opportunity to experience rock climbing in a unique context – where the pure joy in the challenge of climbing, problem solving and learning naturally lead to a new experience of personal resilience!
The essence of the First Ascent program for youth and teens: that each participant is able to engage the climbing experience in an environment free of those factors that most inhibit their ability to integrate new (learning) experiences – internal pressure, anxiety, comparative assessment, interpersonal competition, external pressure.
By addressing the natural “desire to perform” elicited by the challenge of climbing (and in the rest of life) in this non-competitive, pressure free context, allows participants to experience their unique capabilities more completely – beyond existing expectations, particular talents and limitations.
Participants come away with a new confidence in themselves, their ability to meet challenges and resolve them fundamental elements required in establishing personal resilience.
Youth and Teen – Introductory zero-G Learning Elements
- Trust in Oneself
- Attention/Fear
- Physical Activation
- Making Decisions
- Communication
- Trust in Another
Technical Climbing Elements
- Safety
- Mechanics of Climbing
- Climbing Technique
Program Format: Youth and Teens
Where: zero-G First Ascent programs are done outside, in nature, on real rock
Program length: Around 2-3 hours – based on group size
For Adults
zero-G First Ascent-Adults: This program is designed to give adults access to an integrated whole brained learning experience using the medium of rock climbing.
Through the unique challenge of rock climbing we explore fundamental aspects of ourselves, how we respond to challenges (present in climbing) and anytime we’re “put under pressure” in life.
The “pressure to perform” organically elicited by climbing, is addressed in an integrative context, in which participants are able to engage the challenge completely, beyond particular skills, talents and how we’ve previously known ourselves to be.
This approach naturally allows each participant to explore in a safe challenging way, the full scope of their capabilities, and real access to the experience of personal resilience along with the joy of climbing itself.
zero-G First Ascent – Adults
Experiential Learning Elements
- Trust in Oneself
- Attention / Fear
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Trust in Another
Technical Climbing Elements
- Safety
- Mechanics of Climbing
- Climbing Technique
Program Format:
Where: zero-G First Ascent programs are done outside, in nature, on real rock
Program length: Around 3-4 hours – based on group size
zero-G First Ascent – Corporate Seminars
This seminar is an “indoor exploration” of the zero-G First Ascent experience.
For groups that have not yet participated in the experiential outdoor climbing programs – this seminar opens a path to an integrated performance process in an indoor or remote setting.