Welcome to the Department of Recreation!

Pottruck membership not required. No experience necessary. Equipment provided.
Increase self awareness and group processing through climbing and team building activities. Customize a learning experience to meet your goals. A unique opportunity for student organizations to promote unity through emphasizing trust, communication, and leadership. Each event is 2 hours. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to schedule a program.

Ice Breakers
Activities for groups who have new members. Selected challenges designed for group members to interact and begin to know each other.

Off the wall
On the ground activities structured to emphasize conflict resolution, compromise, problem solving, leadership, and fun.

Climbing Wall
Push beyond your comfort zone. Learn to trust your group members as you climbing 40 feet while your partner holds your safety rope. Wall activities focus on individual empowerment, communication, trust, and reliance on others.

Odyssey III Challenge Course (Operational May 2010)
Located on south side of Penn's campus behind Franklin Field. A 300 foot long 50 foot high ropes course and a low ropes course.

For more information or to schedule an event, contact the Department of Recreation at 215-898-6100 or outdoors@pobox.upenn.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions
What can people learn from climbing wall and teambuilding programs?
Climbing and teambuilding programs provide opportunities for groups to strengthen a team bond by increasing trust amongst individuals, focusing on communication, enhancing problem solving skills, and providing a unique fun learning environment.

Who uses climbing wall and teambuilding programs?
These programs provide unique learning opportunities for sport teams, clubs, internship programs, camps, and orientation programs. Or we can customize a semester program focused on the technical aspects of climbing.

How long are your programs?
Programs generally last about 2 hours, but more time may be required depending on the group’s goal and size.

How do you register for climbing and teambuilding programs?
Contact the Department of Recreation to arrange a date and time for a climbing or teambuilding program. We require a $50 non-refundable deposit to reserve a date. The remainder of the balance is due at the time of the party. Payments can be made by credit card or check.

Where do programs take place?
Climbing and teambuilding programs are conducted at the University of Pennsylvania Department of Recreation's Pottruck Health and Fitness Center located in University City on 3701 Walnut Street.

What if people do not want to participate?
All activities are "Challenge by Choice" meaning that each participant chooses their amount, level, and intensity of participation. Participants are encouraged to push their comfort zones to promote growth opportunities. We understand everybody has different levels of comfort. Hence, all activities include various individual roles so all people feel comfortable to participate.

Status	FEE 15 people per group
Penn Student*	$150
Affiliated	$200
Non-affiliated	$250

* Penn Student groups with less than 8 participants call for price discounts

For more information or to schedule an event, contact the Department of Recreation at 215-898-6100 or outdoors@pobox.upenn.edu.