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About PEAK

Partner with PEAK: Purpose-Driven Outdoor Programs for Groups, Teams, and Organizations

Founded in 1998, PEAK (Programs for Environmental Awareness and Knowledge) is a trusted provider of hands-on, experiential learning through outdoor adventure, environmental education, and leadership development. What began as an internal program for Heathwood Hall Episcopal School students has grown into a dynamic community resource serving schools, businesses, nonprofits, and civic organizations across the region.

Today, PEAK offers custom-designed programming and event services that help groups build stronger teams, expand leadership capacity, and foster growth through meaningful, memorable experiences in nature.

Adventure Activity Options

Activities are chosen based on your team’s size, time, and goals. Popular options include:

  • Odyssey Course – High ropes team experience
  • Alpine Tower – Individual climbing challenge with active belay
  • SkyPark – Choose-your-own-adventure style ropes course
  • Giant Swing – 30-foot pendulum swing
  • Archery – Guided instruction and friendly competition
  • Pond Adventures – Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and fishing
  • Climbing Wall – Auto-belay and bouldering wall
  • Initiatives – On-ground team problem-solving challenges
  • Hiking/Biking – Nature trails on and off campus
  • Camping – Tent or hammock camping, including offsite options
  • Off-Campus Adventures – Guided hikes, river trips, and more

 

📋 What We Offer

PEAK programs are tailored to meet your organization’s goals—whether for professional development, youth education, leadership training, or team-building. Our experiences are grounded in core outcomes:

  • Leadership & Team Development — Strengthen communication, collaboration, and problem-solving through group challenges and high-adventure activities.
  • Outdoor Skills Training — Learn wilderness skills like climbing, paddling, backpacking, and mountain biking, with an emphasis on Leave No Trace ethics.
  • Confidence & Personal Growth — Expand comfort zones and inspire healthy risk-taking with challenges that build resilience and self-efficacy.
  • Environmental Stewardship — Promote appreciation for nature while encouraging sustainable, responsible choices.
  • Community Engagement — Participate in service projects and volunteer initiatives that connect with local needs.
👥 Who We Serve
  • Businesses and Corporations — Team offsites, leadership retreats, and morale-boosting outdoor experiences.
  • Schools and Youth Organizations — Experiential education, environmental learning, and student development programs.
  • Churches, Nonprofits, and Community Groups — Mission-aligned programming and outdoor fellowship opportunities.

Programs can be hosted on our wooded, 122-acre campus in Columbia, SC—or in some cases, we can bring PEAK to you.

🌟 Why Choose PEAK?
  • 25+ years of experience in outdoor and leadership education
  • Certified facilitators trained in risk management, experiential learning, and group dynamics
  • Access to high ropes courses, a one-acre pond, climbing walls, and the Boyd PEAK Center for meetings
  • Customizable experiences designed to meet your objectives, timeline, and group profile

 

 

📞 Ready to Get Outside the Office?

We’d love to host your next corporate retreat, student event, team-building experience, or outdoor learning day. Let us design an unforgettable program that meets your goals and elevates your team.

Contact us to learn more or schedule a site visit.

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