program offerings
Challenge Course
The Challenge Course is an Association for Challenge Course Technology-accredited high and low ropes course located on the Oxford campus of the University of Mississippi on Insight Park Avenue just up the hill from the Blackburn-McMurray Outdoor Sports Complex.
The mission of the Challenge Course is to provide groups with opportunities to accomplish new and exciting adventures together! Whether your goal is to improve communication, build problem-solving skills, enhance teamwork, and/or have a fun experience, the Outdoors staff is ready to tailor an experience to meet the needs of your group.
Team Building
The Outdoors program offers in-person and virtual team building sessions for groups. These sessions are designed to help your organization improve transferable skills such as leadership, communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
Upcoming Challenge Course Events
Cirque Du CR
Alexa, queue Circus by Britney Spears. Come one, come all, the Challenge Course is having a carnival! This event will be full of games, fun, and prizes. Bring some friends and have a blast at Cirque du CR!
- September 16, 2024
- 6 - 9PM
- Campus Recreation Challenge Course
Cosmic Night Climb
Campus Rec Challenge Course, Under the Stars! Zip Line through the Enchanted Forest, Climb the Tower of Stars, Walk the Catwalk, or Fly like a Squirrel in the night sky! Open to all students and CR Members.
- October 23, 2024
- 5 - 8PM
- Campus Recreation Challenge Course
Group Reservations
Challenge Course and team building group reservations are available for Registered Student Organizations, University Departments, and approved External K-12 Groups. Please submit requests at least two weeks* prior to the requested session date.
*External groups will require institutional approval and should submit requests at least 4 weeks in advance
Challenge Course Reservation Request Form
| Group Type | Two Hour Low Session (Low Elements Only) | Two Hour High Session (High Elements Only) | Four Hour Combo Session (Low and High Elements) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Student Organizations | 6-24 people: $14/person 25-49 people: $12/person 50-100 people: $10/person | 6-24 people: $23/person 25-49 people: $18/person 50-100 people: $13/person | 6-24 people: $34/person 25-49 people: $29/person 50-100 people: $24/person |
| University of Mississippi Departments | 6-24 people: $16/person 25-49 people: $14/person 50-100 people: $12/person | 6-24 people: $28/person 25-49 people: $23/person 50-100 people: $18/person | 6-24 people: $39/person 25-49 people: $34/person 50-100 people: $29/person |
| Approved External Groups | 6-24 people: $20/person 25-49 people: $18/person 50-100 people: $16/person | 6-24 people: $31/person 25-49 people: $26/person 50-100 people: $21/person | 6-24 people: $42/person 25-49 people: $37/person 50-100 people: $32/person |
In-Person Teambuilding Reservation Request Form
Virtual Teambuilding Reservation Request Form
| Group Type | Location | Two Hour Session |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Student Organizations | On Campus | $5 per person |
| University of Mississippi Departments | On Campus | $7 per person |
| All Groups | Off Campus | $10 per person |
Accommodations
The Challenge Course features adaptive equipment to allow participants in wheelchairs to experience elements on the course. Please contact Daniel Lawrence to coordinate accommodations.