On-Site Adventure
Jumonville's Year-Round Indoor Climbing Facility
The Ben Cromer Adventure Center gives groups a fun, guided environment for challenge, encouragement, and team building year-round.
- 35' × 40' climbing space
- 12-foot climbing walls
- Routes for different skill levels
- Great for beginners and first-time climbers
- Accommodates groups of 30+
- 24-foot climbing walls
- 25 top-rope climbing stations
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Large garage doors for summer ventilation
Each Adventure Center session is guided by a Jumonville facilitator and designed to help groups build confidence, teamwork, and encouragement together.
The experience is approachable for a wide range of ability levels, with a focus on participation and shared success rather than physical strength alone.
The Adventure Center is available year-round for an additional fee, and advance scheduling is recommended.
Team Building
A Full Challenge Course Program on the Mountaintop
Jumonville’s Challenge Course Complex gives retreat groups space to build trust, communication, leadership, and confidence together.
Course Features
- Low-element team-building initiatives
- Individual challenge elements
- Rescue Basket team-building experience
- Multi-Level
- High Course
- King SwingMountaintop setting near the Great Cross
Good Fit For
- Youth retreats
- Leadership groups
- Team-building weekends
- Ministry staff retreats
- Groups focused on communication and trust-building
Each experience is designed around different group goals, from problem-solving and leadership development to encouragement and personal challenge.
Advance scheduling is required for all challenge course activities.
Guided Experiences On and Off the Mountain
All activities below require advance coordination with the Jumonville office. Include them in your retreat inquiry and we’ll build them into your schedule.
Group Challenge
The Low Ropes Course That Builds Real Teams
The Low Element Team Building Course is one of Jumonville’s most requested group activities because it gives groups a hands-on way to build trust, communication, and teamwork together.
What Groups Experience
- Team problem-solving challenges
- Communication-focused activities
- Leadership and listening exercises
- Rescue Basket team initiative
- Facilitator-guided group interaction
Good Fit For
- Youth groups
- Ministry teams
- Leadership retreats
- Staff development retreats
- Groups wanting stronger connection and teamwork
Each initiative gives participants a chance to listen, lead, problem-solve, and support one another in a meaningful group setting.
Sessions are available during fall, spring, and summer and typically require a minimum two-hour time block.
Individual Challenge
Climb Higher Than You Thought You Would
The Multi-Level High Course and King Swing give participants the chance to step outside their comfort zones, build confidence, and experience encouragement from their group along the way.
Activity Features
- Elevated ropes course elements
- Team-supported climbing experiences
- King Swing finale experience
- Confidence-building challenges
- Facilitator-led programming
Good Fit For
- Youth retreats
- Leadership groups
- Student ministries
- Team-building retreats
- Groups focused on encouragement and personal growth
Participants move through the course individually while receiving support and encouragement from the rest of the group. Each element creates space for personal challenge, shared celebration, and growth as participants climb higher than they thought they could.
Activities are available during the summer season.
Advance scheduling and a minimum three-hour session are required.
Off-Site Climbing
Real Rock, Just Miles from Campus
Jumonville has been leading guided climbing excursions to nearby Greenbriar for more than 40 years.
Climbing Experience
- Natural outdoor rock climbing
- Guided instruction and support
- Routes for varying experience levels
- Located just a few miles from campus
- Facilitator-led experience
Additional Options
- Seneca Rocks
- New River Gorge
- Advanced climbing opportunities for experienced groups
These excursions give groups a memorable outdoor challenge experience while staying close to campus. Availability depends on season, scheduling, and group experience level.
Off-Site Adventure
The Yough Runs Right Through Your Retreat
Ohiopyle State Park is located just 20–30 minutes from campus and offers retreat groups access to rafting, biking, and outdoor adventure experiences.
Adventure Options
- Whitewater rafting on the Youghiogheny River
- Lower and Middle Yough (Levels I–IV) rafting trips
- Guided outings through trusted local outfitters
- Pedal Paddle excursions
- Biking along the Yough Trail
- Inflatable kayak trips through Class II whitewater
Good Fit For
- Youth retreats
- Leadership groups
- Summer retreats
- Adventure-focused weekends
- Groups wanting a shared outdoor experience
Jumonville works with experienced local outfitters to help groups coordinate off-site adventure trips that fit their schedule and comfort level.
Underground Exploration
Pennsylvania's Largest Cave Is Just Down the Road
Laurel Caverns offers retreat groups a unique underground adventure experience just a short drive from campus.
What to Expect
- Guided cavern exploration
- Helmets provided on-site
- Underground passages and rock formations
- Group adventure experience
- One of the region’s most memorable off-site activities
What to Bring
- Flashlight
- Clothes you do not mind getting dirty
- Closed-toe shoes
Caving has been part of Jumonville’s adventure programming for decades and remains a favorite for groups looking for something different during their retreat stay.
Summer season; adult supervision required.
Area Attractions
More to Discover Within 20–30 Minutes
The Laurel Highlands region offers retreat groups additional opportunities for sightseeing, recreation, and shared experiences beyond campus.
Groups often visit Fallingwater, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Ohiopyle State Park, and the Yough Bike Trail during free time or extended retreat schedules.
Click here to view additional local attractions and outdoor activities.
Ready to Build Something Your Group Will Remember?
Tell us about your group, your goals, and the kinds of experiences you want to include, and we’ll help you build a retreat schedule that fits.
Testimonials
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Frequently Asked Questions About Group Activities
Planning your activity schedule? Here’s what retreat groups ask most often.
Reach out before you book. We’re happy to help you think through activity options and build a retreat schedule that works well for your group.