Temple University Ambler offers unique experiences to engage with others through applied activities in a beautiful outdoor setting. Our trained facilitators will guide your group through a series of problem-solving, communication and trust exercises that can be tailored for indoor or outdoor use. 

Recreation, Outdoor Education & Wellness at Temple Ambler offers custom-length programs from one to six hours in length and can accommodate groups of 6 to 60 participants. 

Students

Temple Ambler Challenge Course

Are you ready for the challenge? Temple students and student organizations interested in teambuilding and outdoor experiential learning opportunities need look no further than the Temple Ambler Low Ropes Challenge Course.

The state-of-the-art challenge course facility was constructed in 2022 and features a total of 15 elements. Student organizations, classroom teams, research interns and more are invited to explore the teambuilding opportunities offered through the challenge course. Programs for the course are conducted in 2-, 4-, or 6-hour experiences. The programs highlight problem-solving, conflict resolution and foster trust within a group or team. 

Since its inception, the course has welcomed students from the HSC Student Faculty Center and the Cecil B. Moore Scholars and has been part of Temple Wellness Day and New Student Orientation experiences.

Fill out our form to work with our staff to schedule your experience.

Portable Challenge Elements

In addition to the outdoor challenge course facility, Recreation, Outdoor Education & Wellness has multiple portable elements and a highly trained staff that can deliver programs at any location, indoors or out. Options for the portable elements include 1-, 2-, or 4- hour experiences.

Please Note: The portable challenge course elements may only be set up at indoor and outdoor locations at Temple University Ambler and Temple University Main Campus. 

Faculty and Staff

Temple Ambler Challenge Course

The state-of-the-art Low Ropes Challenge Course facility at Temple University Ambler was constructed in 2022 and features 15 elements in a woodland setting within the Ambler Arboretum. 

The challenge course may be utilized to enhance experiential learning opportunities for academic courses and for departmental teambuilding programs. Since its inception, the Challenge Course has played host to cooperative learning exercises by Temple University Undergraduate Admissions, Information Technology Services and more; programs highlighted team building, creativity and thinking outside the box.

Programs for the challenge course are conducted in 2-, 4-, or 6-hour experiences.

Fill out our form to work with our staff to schedule your experience.

Portable Challenge Elements

In addition to the outdoor challenge course facility, Recreation, Outdoor Education & Wellness has multiple portable elements and a highly trained staff that can deliver programs at any location, indoors or out. Options for the portable elements include 1-, 2-, or 4- hour experiences.

Please Note: The portable challenge course elements may only be set up at indoor and outdoor locations at Temple University Ambler and Temple University Main Campus.

The challenge course is an excellent entry point for teambuilding in a unique environment that encourages people to think differently about leadership. It also encourages community through the connections group members make going through the different programs offered on campus.