BarnQuest High Ropes

The BarnQuest high ropes course at Lake Williamson is developed in multiple sections inside a nearly 100-year old barn with a fascinating history.

Participants on the high course face an exhilarating experience where they are challenged physically, emotionally, and mentally with elements that require trust, problem solving, and facing fears.

While most high ropes courses focus on individual participation, the course at Lake Williamson is intentionally designed to facilitate team building as high as 35’ off the ground. The course’s overall construction allows groups to focus on team development. A great benefit for public & private schools because this, in turn, supports many of the Illinois State Learning Standards (ILS) and Social Emotional Learning Standards (SELS) [see below].

The elements on the challenge course take participants 15’, 28’, or 35’ in the air. Far from being an amusement park thrill ride, the high ropes course is designed to be a “teachable moment.” Individuals are not coerced into participation, but are encouraged to stretch themselves as much as they choose. ECA facilitators hail the smallest attempt by participants as a success.

With most of the elements built inside the heated barn, inclement weather and the winter season has no affect on using the course.