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Ropes Course

Ropes Course Program

The Ropes Course Program is a student led, challenge course program for The Lawrenceville School.  The Joshua L. Miner Ropes Course ("The Josh"), Lawrenceville’s climbing complex, was constructed by Alpine Towers, Inc. in August, 1999. The course includes 3 major climbing structures (Alpine Tower, outdoor climbing wall, and high ropes course).

Students have the opportunity to climb on the course through several programs, including:
  • Second Form Orientation
  • Circle and Crescent House Teambuilding Sundays
  • Athletic Teams
  • Academic Class workshops
  • Third Form Science Pendulum lab
  • All School Open Climbs

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  • Instructors

    All ropes course programming is student led by a team consisting of 26 Instructors (III, IV, and V Formers), 4 Head Instructors (V Formers) and is supervised by trained faculty.

    Whether entering the program as practiced leaders, or having never held leadership roles, our Ropes Course Instructors gain valuable experience working with peers in teambuilding activities and high ropes climbing. Ropes Course Instructors are adept at balancing safety with exciting experiences in which fellow students feel comfortable to stretch in to their personal learning zones. Through instructor facilitation, students develop important collaborative skills and personal achievements that can be transferred to their daily lives.

  • Facilities

    The Joshua L. Miner Ropes Course ("The Josh"), Lawrenceville’s climbing complex, was constructed by Alpine Towers, Inc. (ATI) in August, 1999. The course includes 3 major climbing structures (Alpine Tower II, Carolina Climbing Wall, High Ropes Course).
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