Listed below are the activities we offer, click on the activity to be taken to a description. These activities can be scheduled as a stand alone activity or combined together to create a program medley or multi-day program. See also our Group Programs and click on your group type. There you will find types of programs that we have created for similar groups
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Caving/Spelunking |
Caving, otherwise known as spelunking is a unique adventure that explores the mysteries of the subterranean world. “Cool, Awesome, and I can’t wait to tell…” are common things that we hear from folks who join us on our underground adventures. Adventure In Adventure Out runs trips locally in Western Massachusetts to some smaller fissure caves from 25 feet long to 500 feet long and we venture to New York for a trip into a limestone dissolution cave that has ¾ of a mile of passage and chambers. |
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- Explore the local caves in the Pioneer Valley and investigate the wildlife habitat and geology.
- Experience the fun and excitement of walking, crawling and squeezing through natural passages
- Go underground into a dark, wet, and mysterious environment that is both rugged and beautiful.
- Adventure into a full day spelunking expedition in the popular caves in upstate New York.
- Explore the subterranean world of streams, tunnels, chambers, and slides with sculptured walls of mineral flows.
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Rock Climbing & Rappelling |
Rock climbing & rappelling is one of the favorite activities for outdoor enthusiasts. This sport challenges climbers against their own perceived physical and mental limits in rugged outdoor locations. Adventure In Adventure Out can introduce your group safely to this thrilling sport. |
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- Experience the joy and exhilaration of climbing on vertical rock.
- Challenge the physical body and expand your perceived limitations.
- Learn the local geology of the cliffs, boulders and outcroppings.
- Learn knot tying skills, climbing techniques and the safety systems for top rope climbing.
- Practice trust building while working as a team to safely belay each other and offer positive encouragement and support.
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Canoeing & Kayaking |
Adventure In Adventure Out has a portable fleet of canoes and kayaks that we take to a variety of ponds, lakes, and rivers in Western Massachusetts. We run day trips as well as overnight excursions. Our trips are all quiet water, perfect for beginners and for wildlife observation. |
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- Use teamwork to steer a canoe.
- Discover the independence and confidence of safely maneuvering a kayak.
- Learn paddling skills and river safety.
- Explore the river or lake’s, diverse vegetation, beaches, geology and natural history.
- Be on the lookout for wildlife including; eagles, hawks, herons, beaver, muskrat, dragonfly, otter, turtles and more.
- Experience a multi-day canoe camping expedition.
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| Map and Compass |
Accurate mapmaking and navigation instruments changed the course of outdoor exploration. Learn how to use these tools to find the way. This highly practical skill will help participants gain a sense of self-sufficiency to become explorers themselves. |
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- Learn how to read a topographical map.
- Learn how to use an orienteering compass.
- Develop a greater sense of direction.
- Build confidence and instill a sense of freedom and self-sufficiency.
- Learn lost-proofing skills
- Learn how to use celestial bodies to aid in navigation
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GPS Scavenger Hunt/Geocaching |
Technology meets the natural world in this exciting activity. Participants use Global Positions System (GPS) units and secret clues to locate hidden objects and work as a team to complete puzzles, riddles and other challenges before moving on. Teams draw on multiple skills and abilities to complete the course. This portable event can be brought to any outdoor location near you. |
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- Learn how to use GPS receiving units.
- Understand how the global positioning system works through satellites.
- Work as a team to follow specific coordinates on a Scavenger Hunt to locate hidden boxes at each site and perform a team task, puzzle, or outdoor skill.
- A fun and exciting adventure integrating technical skills, team building, and outdoor education
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Tracking & Animal Sign |
In fields and forests animals leave clues and messages about their behavior. Your group can learn the language of the forest that tells the story of a dynamic environment. Tracking is a gateway to outdoor awareness and the basic ecology of a particular place. We can investigate the land at your location or take your group to some of the most spectacular and species rich environments in the state. |
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- Develop your naturalist skills
- Gain knowledge about the local mammals
- Learn to read the language of the forest
- Cultivate a sense of wonder and curiosity while discovering the ecology of the natural environment.
- Explore the art of questioning; “Who was here? What was this animal doing? Where did it go? When was it here? Why was it here? How does this animal survive?
- Observe track and sign of animals like the fisher cat, deer, mink, bobcat, fox, porcupines, beaver, otter, moose, and many others.
- Reveal the stories about animal behavior while investigating their sign, habitat, tracks and tendencies.
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Hiking and Backpacking |
Adventure In Adventure Out has made it its business to find the most beautiful hiking spots in Massachusetts and beyond. Our day hikes and overnight backpacking trips will lead you to scenic vistas, beautiful waterfalls, and the most breathtaking landscapes in the state. |
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- Learn to stay comfortable and dry in the outdoors
- Practice trail reading, maps and navigation
- Experience the satisfaction of completing a journey
- Challenge your body by traveling under your own energy
- Get rewarded with beautiful scenery
- Learn packing and camping skills for multiday trips
- Experience the satisfaction of carrying all you need on your back
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The Great Raft Race |
Raft building has recently become one of our most popular activities. Teams work together to design and build a functional raft to carry them. Success can be targeted towards beating other teams, beating the clock or the best overall design. Smaller groups can work together to create one great raft. A great real-time teambuilding experience! |
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- Unique and Novel Activity
- Communication of Ideas and Concepts
- Group Brainstorming and Strategizing
- Hands-on engineering
- Great Team Initiative
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| Teambuilding |
Whether you want to bring a new team/group together for bonding and fun, improving communication, celebrating success and achievements, or motivating the group to achieve targeted goals, Adventure In Adventure Out will design a high energy and educational day of teambuilding that will drive the results that you want. |
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- Jumpstart the get to know you process
- Develop norms of communication and behavior
- Understanding group dynamics and stages of group development.
- Learn tools to plan for and assess team effectiveness.
- Practicing patience, cooperation, and acceptance.
- Celebrating success and best efforts.
- Engaging critical thinking.
- Encourage creativity by “Thinking outside the box.”
- Sharing best practices.
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Leadership Development |
Great leaders are not born, they are trained. Explicit skill development applied and practiced is the path to developing strong leaders. At Adventure In Adventure Out, we develop leaders by teaching specific skills and create a laboratory setting for those skills to be practiced. Through classroom teaching and interactive simulation activities participants have opportunities to practice and hone their skills while having a lot of fun. |
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- Learning and understanding leadership styles.
- Learning to observe and understand group dynamics.
- Learning how to use solution-oriented language.
- Conveying thoughts and feelings clearly.
- Practice listening skills.
- Exploring challenges and taking risks.
- Thinking outside the box
- Learning to identify and allocate resources
- Learn the art of questioning
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