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Want to learn more about Adventure and Experiential Education? Then this podcast is for you!Listeners of this podcast will get;- Adventure Programming Theory- Facilitation Tips- Activity Ideas- Industry Career Advice- Interviews from Industry ProfessionalsHigh 5 Adventure Learning Center is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to helping individuals, teams, schools, communities and businesses improve the way they live, learn and work together. Connect with us at high5adventure.org

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  • joewyldwalker
    Great for the challenge course industry!
    This podcast is full of great ideas and has enhanced my challenge course programming. Thank you Phil!
  • bailey_noelle
    Love It!
    This podcast is on my constant rotation. I’be been working at camps for about 9 years and I lean new things when I listen to this podcast and I get reminders of things I forgot or haven’t given much thought to- valuable listening experience
  • LittleLeaxh
    I loved high-5!!
    Hi I’m leah and me and my school/grade went to high-5 last week! They might not remeber me but I over-came my fear about hights! And they also got my teacher to do it! Loved the podcast Phil!
  • Visions of Johanna
    Accessible and Professional
    Such great teambuilding and challenge course content regularly delivered into my feed for free!? This podcast is an exceptional service to the industry, and fun to listen to!
  • amveatch
    Great content for all!
    Regardless if you are new to the field or have been immersed in it for awhile there is content knowledge with some raw organic humor (thanks Phil) for all professionals to benefit from. Love recommending it to our students as a great outside resource to learn from.
  • sudrac
    Experience builds knowledge & wisdom
    Experiential learning and facilitation often holds the past while constructing a better future. Vertical Playpen manages to keep our thinking and knowledge relevant to a modern audience while recognizing our past. Great stuff, awesome people -- this is what we need to amplify.
  • Mainesmightylion
    New to Experienced Facilitators, Something For Everyone
    Phil and the team @ High 5, this podcast is great. I like that this podcast has something for all abilities of people interested in Adventure / Experiential Education. The format varies from the host (Phil) solo exploring a topic to roundtables with the High 5 team on specific topics as well as interviews (with educators within High 5 and outside the organization). I am glad that I found this podcast. I have been in this field for 20 years and enjoy brainstorming with practitioners to take new ideas into my practice. I enjoy tuning in and listening to this informal, yet professional, opportunity to listen in and grow.
  • Singnmae
    Live the great ideas!
    This episode with Chad Littlefield was the first I listened to it Vertical Playpen. I loved the specific and actionable takeaways that I heard. I will definitely be adding this podcast to my list of regulars!
  • JayGDX
    Great Content!!
    I have really enjoyed this podcast with the outstanding content and relevant topics. The most recent episode with Chad Littlefield was amazing and left me thinking a lot about how I connect with folks in and out of my work. Keep up the great work High Five!
  • Jo Ellen K
    This exceptional podcast is full of great ideas and information for experiential facilitators!!
    I work by myself running a ropes course. It can get pretty lonely when you don’t have anyone to bounce ideas off of or generate new ways to do old activities!!! When I found this podcast my whole world opened up again! I am so excited to learn and relearn activities, best practices and really enjoy the conversations as they happen. Thanks High 5 for making my work fun again!👍
  • Jhffrgkrxgj
    Lots of information
    High 5 is able to provide great nuggets of useful information in every episode I have listened to. If nothing else they provide a good laugh at a corny joke at the end.
  • SmileCauseYaCan
    Phenomenal resource for all experiential educators!
    Highly recommended for anybody looking to sharpen their facilitation skills.
  • ccavert
    Learning & Relearning
    I’ve been learning and relearning lots of material that has been inspiring me to try and retry fun content. Thanks High 5 for your commitment to helping us learn and grow. Chris Cavert
  • Zaxkeelon
    Super valuable info
    Always hear a nugget of info that is worth tucking into the work basket. Really appreciate the sharing of mindset and perspective of workplace challenges, growth and tools that enhance experiences.
  • rope whisperer
    Connect, Empower, Lead.....be the example!
    I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the amazing High 5 staff at a deeper level through these interviews. The trainer tips are sao practical and Tinker Talk sometimes challenges my mnay assumptions about adventure programming and the world of group facilitation.
  • urbangbells
    Phil is the best!!
    Phil has an excellent voice for podcasting, and an excellent interview presence. His questions are the right blend of intentional, reflective, and humorous. The Tinker Talk series highlights the strong bonds the training team at High 5 has, and Road to High 5 segments highlights the broad diversity of experiences that it takes to get to be one of the best in the industry!
  • Trogdor
    High 5 rocks!!
    Great podcast that sounds very professional. Cannot wait to hear what this company has in store next.
  • Jim Grout
    Executive Director
    I learned so much about our staff with these podcasts. What a great production Phil. Thanks for all your efforts to make this happen.
  • loganluna
    High 5 podcasts with Phil Brown.
    I really enjoyed the host Phil Brown. His dry sense of humor brings out the best in his guest!
  • Alw239
    Great podcast, even better people
    I might be a little biased, but this is a great podcast! It’s short and sweet, and takes a fun look at the people who make High 5 Adventure tick. It’s entertaining, but also honestly examines real people in the outdoor/adventure education world! I can’t wait to keep listening!
  • ottsinca
    It’s the people who make a place special.
    I love to listen about the paths that people have taken to be in their present careers. I’m looking forward to hearing more about the people from this dynamic organization.
  • bwonson
    Can't wait for more
    I know the energy and intergrity behind this organization and what they have to share with the world. I can't wait to hear more of what they have to offer. Yay! High 5. Thanks for coming into this podcast space.
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