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Maryland Ropes Courses Are Great For Children

By Upward Enterprises / November 13, 2019 /

At Upward Enterprises, we have some of the most challenging and fun ropes courses in the area. Many consider ropes courses an ideal activity for Maryland corporate retreats and team building in Maryland, but they are also great for children. In a world overrun with technology and going outside is often an afterthought, ropes courses…

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Changing Roles of Individuals in a Team

By Upward Enterprises / May 29, 2018 /

Recently a concerned parent who is also a youth softball coach called Upward Enterprises for team building advise. The girl’s team had lost yet another tournament. The team members were fighting among each other. The coach was at a lost asking for help to get the team back on track. We had an interesting conversation about…

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This is not an Example of “Team Building”

By Upward Enterprises / October 1, 2013 /

If you follow college football, you might have seen this story published by the Daily Hampshire Gazette regarding the football program at the University of Massachusetts. A video was posted showing what head coach Charley Molnar describes as a “team-building” exercise that instills “mental toughness.”  This is what Molnar was reported to say to the Gazette, “We tried to get these…

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Team Building Experience has Positive Effect on Youth Group

By Upward Enterprises / March 20, 2012 /

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 OH MY GOD did the kids have an ABSOLUTE blast! Thank you so much for such a great first memory as a team. I can’t wait to build on this throughout the season. The kids wrote in their journals that this was the best day in their whole lives! Thank you…

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Sports Teams can Benefit from Team Building

By Upward Enterprises / March 8, 2011 /

On Saturday, March 5th we had our first big group of the season out on the course and we were happy to welcome back the rugby team from Arch Bishop Spalding Catholic School to the course.  The boys ranged from 14-18 years old and were all up for the various challenges ahead of them. Getting…

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