The EDGE Mason Center for Outdoor Experiential Learning “Energize, Develop, Grow, Excel”

Mission Statement The EDGE – challenges the members of the global community to better understand themselves, those around them, and their world by using innovative approaches that educate, inspire and empower This is our mission statement.

The Course 2009 The site development began on July 15th Challenge course construction began August 10th The course opened October 1 The course formed in 2009 this is what was accomplished in such sort time.

Course map This is the course map

Energize your team with active and engaging programs Develop skills for effective communication, collaboration and problem-solving Grow individual and group leadership functions through practical experience Excel at identifying and capitalizing your own strengths for profound transformation This is what The Edge stands for 5

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We Offer A Variety of Programs… Specialized workshops Challenge Course available on George Mason University’s Science & Technology Campus The EDGE on Wheels

Our Programs Focus on Solving Real Problems Increasing productivity and efficiency New hire integration Improving employee morale Providing a shared mental model for organizational success 8

Program Outcomes Team – cohesion Better communication Increased trust Self – discovery Powerful shared experience With a team, you want players to trust one another. Trust helps them on the field to collaborate and work together/

“Challenge by Choice” Creates a real world situation in which each individual has the choice to choose how they fit into the activity Encourages participants to find a way to challenge themselves by taking on a role that is beneficial to the group Models and teaches about an emotionally and physically safe environment With each participant we want them to grow. When they Progress and use each

The EDGE on Wheels A custom challenge course experience that comes to you We want athletes to transform. Transform to help them in their sport.

The EDGE on Wheels is an excellent fit for you group if you have: Time constraints Limited travel budget Location restrictions

Total Team Challenge Challenges different individual learning styles, comfort levels  and physical abilities Develops the ability to delegate tasks, gain operational knowledge of the element and communicate information back This is an example of a high element available on the course. Go through bullets

Staff trained in specialized Universal Access The Alpine Tower 50 ft tower Multiple assents Full day or add tower climb to enhance your program goals It’s really fun!! Staff trained in specialized Universal Access 14

… For A Wide Range of Teams and Situations Corporate outings and retreats New hire on-boarding orientation Product launches New team formation Project completions and celebrations Management meetings Future leader identification and development Established teams facing difficulties Philosophy….People are in charge of themselves The EDGE simulates the real world environment by including all people in our activities in mixed groups. We try to model and teach about an emotionally and physically safe environment by making it very clear that each individual has the choice to choose how they fit into any activity and that they are in charge of themselves.  We do not encourage people to sit completely out but instead  find a way to challenge themselves by taking on a role that is beneficial to the group. 15

Team Takeaways Awareness and a common language for discussing differences New skills and techniques for overcoming specific challenges Goals achieved through focused activities This is what your team will take away from the Edge. How do these effect their playing skills? Well

Representative Clients Airbus Amazon Capital One CARFAX DuPont Fabros Technology, INC General Dynamics Hertz Corporation Marriott Marquis Prince William County Vulcan Materials Company These are some previous participants

Further Information Website: edge.gmu.edu Email: cpdteams@gmu.edu Call: 703-993-4313 If you would like to look up any further information or speak with someone at the Edge here is the information you would need to know. 18

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