NOTE: We are not currently accepting any further corporate programs at this time.

Spencer Escape is still available for TV and video production projects on a case-by-case basis. Please inquire.

Spencer Escape specializes in helping corporations create lasting, positive change through fun recreational teambuilding activities.

Many studies have shown that traditional "lecture" style training formats have an information retention rate of around 25%. (Not so good!) The experiential learning programs that Spencer Escape offers utilize an experiential approach that has a retention level that reaches beyond 75%!

"The most powerful approach to adult learning is one that is experiential in nature -- learning by doing -- and that incorporates the entire person, physically, mentally, and emotionally !" - Dr. John Spencer Ellis

Our hands-on format is what makes all of the Spencer Escape customized programs not only fun and challenging, but extremely effective. And, your employees will be clamoring about it for a long time to come.

Our mission is to provide your company with an enjoyable, effective, and memorable experience that has direct benefits back at the office. We strive to make each moment as productive as possible.

After your day of reaching challenging goals together, participants will have mastered vital problem solving skills, which are easily incorporated into your office environment. Co-workers leave with a new understanding of how powerful and effective teamwork can be in reaching a common goal. The synergy that the team experiences invariably carries back to the workplace.

The Spencer Escape's teambuilding programs are suitable for all ages and abilities, and our knowledgeable and experienced staff ensures that every experience is exciting and rewarding.

All the activities are custom designed to motivate your employees to combine their talents and perform at their best, individually and as a team. All the programs culminate in a celebration of recognition and success.

We've recently added the equipment specifically designed for the Los Angeles Police Department S.W.A.T. team. Test your skills.

You can focus your program on any of the following:

• Decision Making
• Communication Skills
• Management and Leadership
• Cooperation and Trust
• Teambuilding
• Your own personal-choice

Challenge-by-Choice
At the Spencer Escape, everyone can participate, regardless of physical ability. Our challenge-by-choice approach enables each participant to experience their own success in the context of their own aspirations. We have found that on our challenge course, the greatest gains are rarely measured in terms of the number of feet climbed.

Ropes Course History

In the early days of World War II, ropes courses were developed as a form of military training that required teamwork from soldiers. The name "ropes course" originates with these early versions that consisted of ropes strung from trees or other structures to create a series of obstacles that provide physical and mental challenges for individuals and groups. The Spencer Escape's ropes course has come a long way from the early days --we have replaced the ropes with steel cables and forged steel bolts, and all of our courses are equipped with high-tech belay devices and safety systems. [MORE DETAILS]

Member of the Association of Challenge Course Technology # 003228

RATES

4.5 - 5 hr Event Includes:Icebreaking Activities, teambuilding Initiatives, Communication Segment, Challenge Activities, Creative Thinking Exercises, Problem Solving, Trust Building Initiatives, High Ropes Elements like High Wire, Cargo Climb and others.

6 hr Event Includes: Icebreaking Activities, teambuilding Initiatives, Challenge Activities, Communication Segment, Creative Thinking Exercises, Problem Solving, Fear into Power, Trust Building Initiatives, Bonding Exercises, Leadership Segment. Plus: other fun and exciting elements such as Islands in the Sky and Giant Ladder.

Your time at Spencer Escape can be customized above and beyond what you would normally expect to find at a Teambuilding Ropes Course Facility:

We also offer excellent nutrition, communication, speaking/presentation and sales seminars.

In addition to the corporate teambuilding services offered at Spencer Escape in Big Bear, John Spencer Ellis Enterprises also operates the Spencer Consulting Group, a business consulting firm.

Spencer Escape and the Northwoods Resort have teamed up to offer you an even more comprehensive package. Our strategic alliance provides your group with sleeping accommodations, a grand ballroom, multiple meeting rooms and more. Northwoods can even make box lunches for your day's event at Spencer Escape. Our facility is just a 15 minutes drive away.

Request our brand new Corporate Teambuilding Brochure!

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Your Complete Corporate Experience...
A Step Above TEAMBUILDING!

These events are by special booking only!

We customize programs for your needs!

"The most powerful approach to adult learning is one that is experiential in nature -- learning by doing -- and that incorporates the entire person, physically, mentally, and emotionally !" - Dr. John Spencer Ellis

Spencer Escape will help your organization reach its true potential by providing your employees with extraordinary, real-life situations that require leadership, communication and trust. The result is a powerful, cohesive team and enhanced workplace performance.

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Sorry, we do not offer youth programs!

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