For several years many have expressed an interest in the camp building a zip line. For those who don't know, a zip line consists of a steel cable stretched between two poles or trees, usually at a high elevation. Participants either hold on to a handle (for low-elevation lines) or are strapped in (on high-elevation lines) and ride from one end to the other. Zip lines are considered to be one type of a high-ropes challenge course. High and low-ropes challenge courses are used to teach participants teamwork, communications, leadership, problem solving, overcoming fears, confidence, trust and many other lessons. Plus, they are just plain fun.
Well, we are happy to announce... (drum roll please)... Central Florida Bible Camp now has a zip line! In fact, we have two!
The first, smaller one is located next to the softball field and is about 100' long. It is only elevated about 10' off the ground and can be used with minimumal supervision. Riders will climb a 7' platform and sit on a disc swing for the brief, but exciting ride to the other end. It really is a lot of fun.
Our other line is not quite so tame. 
It starts on the hill above the dock and extends all the way across the lake for a distance of approximately 1,000'. That length means that
CFBC has the longest zip line in the entire state of Florida. How cool is that!? Participants, working under close supervision of our trained facilitators, will don harnesses and helmets, climb the platform, and be tethered to the cable before stepping off into thin air and enjoying the ride of their lives.
Needless to say, we are really excited about these newest additions to the activities available on the CFBC campus. They will make great additions to our summer camp sessions and to other camp-sponsored events. The large zip line is also available on a rental basis to private retreat groups.
So, next time you're on the CFBC campus, muster your courage, take the plunge (figuratively, of course) and let's go zipping! Woo whoooo!!
