Team Up Program Options

The Team Up! Program and Facilitator team provides a safe, exciting, transformative environment, conducive to both the individual and collective growth and development of each member of your group. We strive to offer a variety of program types and styles of varying durations best suited to meet desired focuses and goals.

Program Detail/Overview:
  • Participants will be guided by our trained facilitators on ground-based activity challenges and low ropes course structures designed to help group members unlock their abilities to lead and collaborate. 
  • Facilitator-led debriefs and reflections encourage participants to bring to light the learning opportunities from their Discovery Program experience.
Program Duration:
Duration - 2.5 hours

Program Time Selection (Weekday and Weekends):
  • 9am - 11:30am
  • 10:30am - 1pm
  • 1pm - 3:30pm
  • 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Group Size:
  • Minimum number of participants: 8 participants
  • Maximum number of participants: 100 participants
    PLEASE NOTE: any groups larger than 100 must contact Team Up! Director to discuss program logistics
Pricing (per person):
Student Orgs: $25 | Campus Dept: $40 | Community (non-profit): $55 | Corporate: $70

Participant Requirements:
Group Age: Recommended for participants 10 years of age and older.

Program Detail/Overview:
  • Participants get to experience both the ground-based/Low Ropes course AND High Ropes course in our Adventure Program option.  
  • PLEASE NOTE: To maximize the safest experience possible within the time allotted for our Adventure Program, groupings of 8 will experience one of two levels of the High Ropes course.
  • Team Up! Facilitators will lead debrief sessions in all learning opportunities and areas of growth throughout their High Ropes rotation, whether it be 25ft or 40ft in the air.
Program Duration:
Duration - 4 hours

Program Time Selection (Weekday and Weekends):
  • 9am - 1pm
  • 2pm - 6pm
Group Size:
  • Minimum number of participants: 8 participants
  • Maximum number of participants: 64 participants
    PLEASE NOTE: groups larger than 48/64 must contact Team Up! Director to discuss program logistics
Pricing (per person):
Student Orgs: $45 | Campus Dept: $60 | Community (non-profit): $75 | Corporate: $90

Participant Requirements:
  • Group Age: Recommended for participants 11 years of age and older.
  • Zip Line Eligibility (Manufacture/Builder Requirement):
    Minimum Weight Requirement: 50lbs
    Maximum Weight Requirement: 250lbs

Program Detail/Overview:
  • For participants seeking more aerial time on our High Ropes Course, our Odyssey Program is perfect for you!  
  • Allowing your group to experience both levels of the Odyssey ropes course, this program affords our Facilitators the ability to tailor the program content to build upon the leadership, teambuilding, and character development needed to successfully traverse the course in its entirety.
Program Duration:
Duration - 6 hours

Program Time Selection (Weekday and Weekends):
  • 9am - 4pm (Break 12pm - 1pm)
Group Size:
  • Minimum number of participants: 8 participants
  • Maximum number of participants: 32 participants
    PLEASE NOTE: groups larger than 32 must contact Team Up! Director to discuss program logistics OR consider our Adventure Program (can accommodate groups of up to 48 participants)
Pricing (per person):
Student Orgs: $65 | Campus Dept: $80 | Community (non-profit): $95 | Corporate: $110

Participant Requirements:
  • Group Age: Recommended for participants 11 years of age and older.
  • Zip Line Eligibility (Manufacture/Builder Requirement):
    Minimum Weight Requirement: 50lbs
    Maximum Weight Requirement: 250lbs

Program Detail/Overview:
  • Have an already established program, agenda, retreat, or camp that’s looking for a place to supplement your vision and mission? Need a place where your students can obtain hours and experience for College Credential Program?
  • Look no further than the UC Irvine Campus Recreation Team Up! Program!
  • In this new Program option, we believe in the collaborative efforts and intentions between both organization to truly empower and transform others!
  • From a half day, one-day, or multiple day program (consecutive or recurring), we are eager to work with you to assist and support groups within our standards/regulations and capabilities.
  • For groups that select the Custom Group/Partnership Program on our Online Inquiry form, you will be contacted by the Team Up! Director to discuss program details and logistics more in-depth.
Ground-based/Low Ropes/Odyssey Course Parameters:
  • Ground Based Activities:
    The Team Up! program is supplied with a plethora of traditional teambuilding gear and equipment one would need and want with facilitating ground initiatives and activities on the course or available field located adjacent to the course.
  • Low Ropes Course Utilization: For groups looking to incorporate our Low Ropes Course, please contact the Team Up! Director regarding Course standards, parameters, conditions, and requirements.
    The Team Up! Low Ropes Course Elements currently include the following:
      • Nitro Crossing
      • Whale Watch
      • Low V
      • Spiderweb/Portal (Portable)
      • Zig-Zag Walk
      • Tension Traverse
  • Odyssey/High Ropes Course Utilization:
    For groups looking to incorporate our Odyssey/High Ropes course for their program, Team Up! Facilitators trained and cleared to operate our high ropes course will primarily be responsible for its operations.
Pricing (per person):
Please contact for pricing.

Program Detail/Overview:
  • Looking for a unique, “outside of the Pizza Box” activity to develop and hone in on your leadership and teambuilding skills? Our Cooking Challenges are a recipe for success!  
  • Pick from a variety of teambuilding cooking challenges our kitchen has to offer, testing both your culinary and collaborative skills to be the cream of the crop!
  • Participants will be oriented to the nooks and crannies our incredible Kitchen Classroom has to offer, specifically equipment they will utilize for their respective Challenge, as well as the Challenge itself!
  • Teams will be made up of at least three and no more than 4 team members.
  • All groups will be provided bandanas to represent their team as well as be awarded coveted Medals should they be declared Olympiad Challenge Champions.
Program Types:
  • Mystery Meal Challenge
  • Picnic Basket Pandemonium Challenge
  • The Wok Off Challenge
  • Cake Off Calamity Challenge
  • Gingerbread Build-Off Challenge
  • Social Bonding Sessions
  • Pizzeria Magnifica Challenge
Program Duration:
Duration - 3 hours

Program Time Selection (Weekday and Weekends):
  • 9am - 12pm
  • 2pm - 5pm
  • 4pm - 7pm
Group Size:
  • Minimum number of participants: 8 participants
  • Maximum number of participants: 32 participants
Cooking Challenges: Pricing (per person)
Student Orgs: $50 | Campus Dept: $55 | Community (non-profit): $60 | Corporate: $65

Social Bonding Sessions - please contact Stephie Daquioag (949-824-1352) to discuss details and pricing. Participant Requirements:
  • Group Age: Recommended for participants 11 years of age and older.
  • DIETARY INFORMATION: With the safety and health being our highest priority, please indicate on our Online Inquiry Form when prompted, noting and including number of participants, specific dietary needs, and alternative ingredients to incorporate into the challenge.

Olympiad Overview
  • For groups looking for health competition, our Olympiad Challenges fit the bill!
  • Teams will be facilitated in our Olympic-like program where working as one will get the job done!
  • Groups will be divided into teams of no less than 8 and no more than 16 participants to ensure a fair competitive fight!
  • For 8-participant groups: teams will be divided into two groups of 4 participants.
  • And be warned…our Gauntlet will continue to test our teams as tides have turned in the final event!
  • All groups will be provided bandanas to represent their team as well as be awarded coveted Medals should they be declared Olympiad Challenge Champions!
The Olympiad Challenge (2.5 hour I Ground-Based Only/Stand-Alone program)
  • Recommended for larger groups looking to test their might, this program type can accommodate such needs without leaving the ground.
  • Trained Facilitators will both instruct and referee your experience, ensuring all participants have a safe and memorable time!
The Ultimate Olympiad Challenge (4 hour I Olympiad Challenge/1-Level High Ropes)
  • Want to incorporate the High Ropes course? Why not level up by selecting the Ultimate Olympiad Challenge?
  • In this program selection, you get both the Olympiad challenge and experience one level of our High Ropes course.
  • Rotations will be designed to ensure safe operational and programmatic operations
Program Duration:
  • The Olympiad Challenge: 2.5 hours
  • The Ultimate Olympiad Challenge: 4 hours
Program Time Selection (Weekday and Weekends):
    The Olympiad Challenge
  • 9am - 11:30am
  • 10:30am-12pm
  • 1pm-3:30pm
  • 2:30pm - 5pm
    The Ultimate Olympiad Challenge
  • 9am - 1pam
  • 2pm - 6pm
Group Size:
    The Olympiad Challenge
  • Minimum number of Participants: 8 participants (2 teams of 4)
  • Maximum number of Participants: 128 participants
    The Ultimate Olympiad Challenge
  • Minimum number of Participants: 8 participants (2 teams of 4)
  • Maximum number of Participants: 64 participants
Pricing (per person) based on Challenge Selection:
The Olympiad Challenge: Student Orgs: $35 | Campus Dept: $45 | Community (non-profit): $60 | Corporate: $75
The Ultimate Olympiad Challenge: Student Orgs: $55 | Campus Dept: $70 | Community (non-profit): $85 | Corporate: $100

Participant Requirements:
  • Group Age: Recommended for participants 11 years of age and older.
  • Zip Line Eligibility (Manufacture/Builder Requirement):
    Minimum Weight Requirement: 50lbs
    Maximum Weight Requirement: 250lbs

Team Up! Booking

  1. Please start by filling out our online inquiry form. We will get back to you about date availability and pricing to set event details.
  2. Once your event details are confirmed, you will receive an invoice/contract via email from our Sales Desk. Any changes to the contract (such as group size) must be approved by Team Up Director before you can receive an updated contract. No changes will be allowed within 5 business days of the event.
For more information or questions,
please contact Stephie Daquioag.
Payment Methods
Credit card payments are accepted(visa and mastercard) and check or cash. UCI groups may use departmental recharges. Additional payment information will be included in the event contract.

Join our Team!

  • Interested in a career in the experiential outdoor industry? Looking for opportunities to elevate your skills with teaching and mentoring others towards self- and group-betterment? The Team Up! program can help!
  • With the training and skills development needed to run safe, quality program, Team Up! provides hands-on experience one would need to elevate themselves both professionally and personally!
  • If you or anyone you know is interested in this line of profession, please formally apply via UC Irvine Campus Recreation online application form as well as submit your Cover Letter, Resume and (if applicable) Professional Facilitator Portfolio to the Team Up! Director, Stephie Daquioag (sdaquioa@uci.edu).