Climbing Tower

New Climbing Tower!

CBD's newest addition is the Climbing Tower, complete with zip-line and giant swing. Jr. High age (grades 5-8) and Youth age (grades 8-12) campers will have the option of participating in tower activities this summer. Overnight rental groups may contract with the camp to use the tower.

The climbing tower has five different climbing surfaces and a zip line. One side is slanted for younger climbers, one side is vertical, one side has two different knockouts (for more advanced climbers), and one side has a rope lattice. Once a climber reaches the top, he/she can rapell down or ride the zip line. Also part of the construction is a giant swing, which is located nearby in the woods. The giant swing is series of cables strung between two trees. One person is harnessed into the swing, while the group pulls him/her forward. The person is then released, and then swings back and forth through the air.

The climbing tower will be a valuable asset to Camp Blue Diamond’s facilities. The tower will provide opportunities for campers and retreat participants to have a thrilling and difficult, self-confidence building, challenge. But even more importantly, tower activities require great cooperative group effort, which leads to team and relationship building. Such group and individual challenges also create personal faith building, and opportunities for group discussion on faith, and our relationship with God. 

Photos are from the April staff's training event for the new tower.