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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Course map
This is the course map

5. 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

6. Washington Gas and Light
Adult Professional
Washington Gas and Light

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

8. 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

9. 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/

10. “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

11. 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.

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

13. 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.
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14. 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

15. … 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. Further Information Website: edge.gmu.edu
Call:
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

19. Questions