FAQs
Q. What kind of clothing and shoes should participants wear to the Team Leadership Center?
A. Due to the nature of the program and the rustic setting of the Team Leadership Center, Inc., participants should dress in layers. Wear comfortable clothes; always be prepared for rain and inclement weather. Footwear is important; always wear close-toed shoes, preferably sneakers or hiking boots. Please do not wear heels or sandals of any kind.
Q. What if I am not comfortable participating in an activity?
A. All activities, initiatives and climbs you may participate in are on a “challenge by choice” basis. TLC is in no way affiliated with the military. If something is pushing your personal comfort zone or physical abilities, please speak to your facilitator and they will find another role for you to play.
Q. Can I fall?
A. The Team Leadership Center, Inc. has never had an accident and never had an injury. Safety is the most important consideration when facilitating any group. All TLC facilitators are trained and certified professionals who only do things one way, the safe way. Whenever participants have the opportunity to leave the ground, they will be using climbing/safety equipment (harnesses and helmets) and are always clipped to a climbing rope.
Q. Can the Team Leadership Center’s Team come to us?
A. The TLC Team can facilitate groups at the Team Leadership Center in Door County, WI; St. Norbert Challenge Course in DePere, WI; or are able to travel and provide a program at the site of your choice. Please contact a TLC Team member to discuss specifics.
Q. What does “belay” mean?
A. Belay is a word of French origin which means to secure (a climber for example) at the end of a length of rope.
Q. Is the Team Leadership Center, Inc. open year-round?
A. Yes, the Team Leadership Center, Inc. provides programming 365 days a year. We suggest you reserve your program date at least 2 months in advance to guarantee your magical day.
Q. What other types of programs can the Team Leadership Center, Inc. provide?
A. The Team Leadership Center, Inc. provides Team Building and Leadership Skill Training for school-age groups, sports teams, staff development and corporations. TLC also provides Single and Multi-day Adventures which can include Rock Climbing, High Ropes Adventure, Sea Kayaking, Flat Water Canoeing, Fly Fishing, Mountain Biking, Camping (Leave No Trace), Snow Shoeing and Orienteering. The TLC Team offers annual Sylvania Wilderness Canoe Trips, Camp Confidence, Sib Camp, and Rock Island Rendezvous Sea Kayaking Adventure for Women. The Team Leadership Center also offers keynote/inspirational speaking, strategic planning facilitation and other organizational consulting & training services.
Q. What group sizes can the Team Leadership Center, Inc. work with?
A. 6-20 Ideal, 20-50 Multiple Facilitators, 50-300 Large Group Discounts
Q. Does Tim Pflieger have a book published?
A. There are two books being written at this time:
“What’s Next – Life is an Adventure” and “TLC’s Adventure Based Team Building”