FACTS Did you know that during the year of 2004, Breakthrough served: - 4,818 people (4,729 youth and 89 adults)
- 332 groups (324 youth groups, 8 college/adult groups)
Did you know that during the year of 2004, Breakthrough provided services for: - 148 groups in its heated indoor course(throughout the entire year)
- 145 groups on its outdoor course
- 6 groups on its 40-foot climbing tower
- 33 groups at their work site or a location of their choosing (throughout the entire year)
Did you know that Breakthrough provides: - Winter activities
- Lodging options
- Food service
- Multiple day programs
- Off-site activities including ice breakers, board room work and a full range of activities at your site
- A 40-foot climbing tower, a 14-foot wall and a 10-foot indoor climbing wall
- A Skills of Success group program focusing on anger management and problem solving for middle and high school aged students
- Summer camp programs for 10-16 year olds
- After school programming services for K-12 in public, charter and private schools
Did you know that Breakthrough offers classroom trainings on: - Positive Workplace Communication
- Coping with Difficult People
- Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace
Did you know that Breakthrough: - Was the first nationally accredited experiential program in Michigan
- Is a member of the Association for Experiential Education
Did you know that since the year of 2000, Breakthrough: - Provided After School services to several schools in Jackson County
- Provided services to the City of Lansing Police Department for 1st time offenders
- Provided a summer camp program for students in the Jackson Public Schools
Did you know that during the year of 2004, Breakthrough customers rated (on a scale of 1-5): - Facilitators skill at 4.7
- Activities and trails at 4.5
- Accommodations at 4.3
| FAQ's Breakthrough offers groups the opportunity to use their creativity and resources to accomplish difficult tasks. It is a day of active fun and reflection on our outdoor, indoor or portable courses. No experience is necessary. WHAT DO I BRING? You will need to wear old, loose clothing. You may get dirty. Suggested warm weather items include: - Long pants or sweats
- T-shirt
- Hat or bandanna
- Bug repellent
- Rain gear
- Sneakers or hiking boots
- Lunch (unless provided)
- Prescription medication
- Water bottle
Suggested cool or cold weather items: - Warm hat, gloves or mittens
- Warm coat or layers of clothing
- Boots and extra socks
If you are staying overnight: - Sleeping bag or bed linens and pillow
- Towels
- Personal hygiene items
Concessions available: - Pop, juice, bottled water
- Breakthrough water bottles ($3.00)
- Breakthrough t-shirts ($8.00-$10.00)
WHAT DON'T I BRING? Alcohol, drugs, tobacco or weapons of any kind (possession of any of these may result in immediate removal of your entire group), chewing gum, radios or walkmans, jewelry, watches WHAT IS EXPECTED OF ME? You must have a signed Breakthrough Liability Form to participate. You must listen to all safety rules and follow them. Try each event, even if "try" means participating verbally. |
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