On July 14th, FLY hosted a family friendly event at the Jordan’s Furniture IT Adventure Indoor Ropes Course in New Haven. Over 50 people came out to experience the largest indoor ropes course in the world – with over 100 activities like zig zag swinging beams, crisscross angle rope ladders, cargo nets, bridges, and plank-walking. Attendees, including members of the FLY Steering Committee, were also brave enough to try the 200’ long zip lines…the longest SkyRails ever made!
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FLY members share their experiences:
I’ve attended many of the FLY events in the past, but the IT Jordan’s…had to be the BEST! What made the event so entertaining was the opportunity to have an outdoor adventure inside by zip lining and participating in different obstacle courses. I was able to share this experience with my nearly sixty year old mother (Bennitta Cox), who I believe had just as much fun as I did - priceless! – Pamela Cox, Organizational Effectiveness & Staff Development
I had seen the signs every day “World longest indoor …” on the shuttle, or shopping on weekend, but never thought to try it. It was a great opportunity to get to know something new. You have to start from somewhere. I am involved in affinity group activities and love to support and participate in activities from the groups. It was a great and fun event. Without the event, I do not know how many years it would have taken for me to actually step foot inside the building. – Tony Ma, School of Nursing
“It” was such a great FLY-sponsored activity because I was able to spend quality time with other Yale colleagues that I haven’t seen in years. Sharing such a dramatic adventure together, helped us build effective communication, leadership and team-building skills. No exaggeration here…there was REAL sweat and tears shared that night. There wasn’t any such thing as boundaries or positions. Sweaty people were holding onto each other for dear life- no judgment zone, it was an experience to behold. We assisted each other through encouragement and trust-building techniques. The more veteran dare-devils helped out the novice so that everyone could cross the finish line together. Exuberant and ecstatic triumphs in the end – it was a night to remember. - Ronice Awudu, Yale Shared Services
Article written by Marinda Brown, Office of Diversity & Inclusion