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Conquering The Wall at Scattering Fork

Scattering Fork Outdoor Center has a new facility.

The 30'x40' enclosed pavilion greatly expands program possibilities and numbers of participants as we look forward to continuing to serve Audrain County and the surrounding area. Groups/businesses with up to 100 participants may use the building for short business/training or orientation sessions before joining our certified staff for a day of team building and personal challenge on the low or high team challenge courses. DECCA used this facility last September for a group of 70 North East Missouri students for their election of district officers before going out on the low ropes course for team building events. When completed in late March, the building will be fully equipped to handle your equipment for Powerpoint and/or video presentations. Ceiling fans for hot times, a wood-burning fireplace for the nippier days and an ADA accessible bathroom will complete the services available. Tables and chairs will be available for sit-down meetings. Morning storms will no longer be a deterrent to groups coming out because of changes in the weather. With our mobile teams kit we can set up any and all of the low ropes events inside and proceed sans trees and trails. Not as picturesque but still very effective.

Crossing the Burma Bridge SFOC has grown almost 30 percent in the past year in numbers of persons participating. 1,390 individuals took part in activities and ranged in age from prekindergarten 3- and 4-year-olds on nature walks , to mature adults participating in team building on the challenge courses. We look forward to increasing the use of our facility in 2002. We open in March and close Nov. 1 each year and are limited by extreme cold weather and wildlife hunting seasons.

SFOC is a non-profit educatianal facility dedicated to providing personal growth through outdoor education and:
1) to develop a sense of self-worth and personal confidence,
2) increase communication, leadership and mutual support; and
3) Instill environmental awareness.

We use the high and low ropes courses, environmental activities, developed nature trails and even primitive overnight camping to build team spirit and unity. Focusing on extending a group's ability to cooperate, communicate and develop trust, the program includes both mental.and physical challenges to the participants. Our part-time staff of 16 (counting both those certified for the low and/or high ropes courses) are trained to conduct teams through the events and focus on the safety of the participants as well as the fun and feeling of accomplishment for each individual.

We are looking for individuals who are interested in joining our certified staff and be trained in either high or low challenge courses or both. We will conduct a two-day (weekend) training for those who express an interest. Volunteers are always welcome to join our cadre of faithfuls. If anyone really enjoys "kids" of all ages and being outside in the woods, do call.

Owl Prowl: Second Saturday in January - 6pm.
Wild Flower Walk: Third Monday in April - 2pm, 5pm.
Wild Edibles Seminar: Third Saturday in May - 9am.
Grandparent's Day: First Sunday in September - 4pm.
Halloween Happening: Last Sunday in October - 5pm to 8pm

Scattering Fork Outdoor Center has been in operation since late 1992 and is located southeast of Mexico on Audrain Rd. 815.

To contact for information, contract for an event or just a tour, call Laura Worstell at (573) 581-3003.

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