New Horizons Center for Experiential Learning is  centered around the use of a challenge ropes course that promotes personal growth and development in an atmosphere of group trust and team building.

The challenge ropes course is located on the 26-acre campus of the Crittenton Center at 1531 Dick Lonas Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. The program is offered through a cooperative fee based partnership between FCA and New Horizons.

The challenge ropes course is a series of individual and group challenges that require a combination of teamwork skills and individual commitment. Constructed of rope, cable, and wood, the course is situated in a wooded environment surrounding the Crittenton Center.

The course is composed of 8 high elements where the participant dons rock climbing safety equipment and attempts challenges that are 18 to 30 feet off the ground. Most team building occurs during the process a group undergoes when working together in attempting to accomplish tasks on the 13 low elements.

The course features a 43-foot climbing and rappelling tower. Our program regularly makes use of the Crittenton Center's gymnasium, cook-out pavilion, activities field, meeting rooms, and cafeteria.

New Horizons Experiential Learning Center operates the challenge ropes course through an agreement with The Florence Crittenton Agency. Use of this ropes course is available to area businesses, schools, and religious organizations. Further information is available from Phil Bateman at 865-281-9870 or email address info@experiencehorizons.com and our website is www.experiencehorizons.com .