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Ropes Course

Ropes Courses have been in existence for over 30 years. They are used to create artificial obstacles to enable participants to gain confidence. Corporations use these types of courses to help build teamwork, communication, problem solving and trust. They are also used for therapeutic recreation and counseling.

Elan School has added a low element challenge ropes course. The term "low element" refers to the fact that the activities are conducted a few feet off the ground and include the safety mechanism called "spotting."

Dana Hodgdon, Recreation Director and Physical Education teacher at Elan School, built the course. It consists of 15 different challenges and all help to foster trust and respect, as well as care and concern for those involved. The ropes course is a valuable mechanism for teaching teamwork and cooperation, as well as helping with balance and concentration.

The Elan staff are finding it to be a very valuable supplement to the work they are currently doing with the students within the house group setting. The students are excited about the challenges that are presented. Many find that their performance on the ropes course mirrors their performance within the house. They are able to clearly see what they need to work on within the Life Skills Program, in order to develop and nurture the skills they will need to be successful upon graduation from Elan's program.

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Elan School accepts adolescents with emotional, behavioral or adjustment problems .
Elan School is a co-educational, independent, residential, special-purpose school, serving grades 8 through 12.
Students are admitted year round at Elan School; average stay is 24 to 30 months.
Classes at Elan School are held during evening hours and are kept small, maximum of 12 students
Elan School is a closed SAT site
Uses a Life Skills Curriculum that teaches students to permanently change attitudes and life patterns
Elan School stresses a work ethic; teaching personal responsibility, honesty, self-control and patience .
We have an active athletic program (teams have won several state championships in many sports)
Provides intensive group sessions; individual sessions are on an as-needed basis
Elan School successfully places 80% of its high school graduates in post-secondary schools.
Students at Elan School may be able to earn up to three years of high school credits in a two year period .
Annual fees for a 12 month year of $49,071.96

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