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 High School Challengechall•enge v. 1. a summons to take part in a contest or trial of strength. b. a summons to prove or justify something. 2a a demanding or difficult task b a difficult but stimulating task
HistoryThe concept of High School Challenge dates back to 1977when one high school in New Brunswick took two dozen students for four days and nights to a remote wilderness venue and allowed them to experience extreme adventure in a controlled, professional and safe environment. The idea has persisted, and for each year since, CHALLENGE has attracted students from many interests. The CHALLENGES have become legendary, and today there are countless adults who remember the valuable experiences and who make certain their own children take the opportunity to attend the annual event. The setting has changed venues over the years, and now is at the New Brunswick Adventure Challenge Site at Cape Enrage. Now included in the program are kayaking, rappelling, climbing, wilderness camping, initiative games, outdoor cooking - all centered around team building concepts. Challenges are currently held in the spring, during the months of May and June. The spaces are limited and there are already schools that have made Challenge a tradition. We suggest that you book the event very early to be assured of a place.
When Can We Come?Challenges run each Wednesday evening through Sunday noon of May each year. Places are usually taken a year in advance so you will need to talk to us early.
Who Can Come?Any student in high school. We cannot provide these experiences for handicapped students in most cases. Participants must be physically fit and willing to adapt to extreme environments, demanding working conditions and extremely high expectations. It is not a "buffet" experience; those who come participate in every aspect of the program. It is designed to challenge each person to his or her limit. All activities are safe and well-supervised, but every physical activity has risks and we do not suggest that nothing can go wrong, but our penchant for safety has resulted in 31 years free from injury to our participants. That's an impressive record that we intend to perpetuate.
How Is It Organized?Typically, a school sends a group of 36 - 60 chosen students whom they feel will benefit most from the program. These are usually high-spirited, high-achieving, highly-motivated students whom the teachers feel are ready for the ultimate challenge. Literature is provided by Cape Enrage to give to the students and their parents. Registration kits with packing lists, time lines, personal expectations and sample itinerary are all provided by Cape Enrage once the school has indicated a serious commitment to the event. A telephone call to us will initiate the process.
What Is the School's Responsibility?Using the registration kit, a teacher in the school assumes the role of organizer. Constant communication with us will help to keep things on track. At some point in the season, we will send a Challenge Leader to your school to meet with staff and with students who are registered to attend. The school must provide at least one male teacher and one female teacher to accompany the students. Those teachers are required to be with the students at all times - not necessarily participating, but at least in contact with how things are going and available to assist our own leaders in routine chores. The school must provide transportation to and from the event for their students. Participants will arrive at 6 PM on Wednesday evening, having had their evening meal since activities begin as soon as they arrive. What's a Typical Day?0700 Awake and Warm Up Activities 0730 Breakfast and Cleanup 0830 Group Organization and Lunch Packing 0900 Activities Begin Group A Rappelling Group B Climbing Group C Kayaking 1600 Activities Cease for Gear Cleanup 1700 Supper 1830 Evening Games Begin 2200 Debriefing at Chignecto House
*Weather, tides and size of groups determine the precise timings and arrangements of a given day.
What Does Cape Enrage Provide?We provide all equipment , food and accommodation. Accommodation varies - first year participants sleep at Lanterns which have 22 bunk beds each with no mattress while senior participants sleep in tents or tent deck on flat platforms. Bring your own sleeping pad for insulation and "comfort". Participants are required to use Cape equipment in all adventures for insurance reasons. Cape Enrage carries three million liability insurance but each person is required to sign a liability waiver.
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