Adventure Based Counseling (ABC) Series Application

Interested in making new connections while trying activities like rock climbing, zip lining or esports? Want to build confidence, communication skills and trust through hands-on experiences rather than traditional talk-based programs?

The Adventure Based Counseling (ABC) Series is a non-traditional counseling group designed for students interested in building leadership and relationship skills, self-esteem, communication, trust, respect and responsibility. Students interested in non-traditional and active methods of addressing emotional health and well-being are encouraged to apply. Students are expected to submit an application to express interest.

• Group Time: Fridays from 10 a.m.-noon
• Start Date: Oct. 2
• Location varies by week.

The ABC Series application is open from Aug. 21-Sept. 11, 2026. Please apply online.

Expectations

• Students can expect to participate in several indoor and outdoor adventure-based activities including, but not limited to, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, ice activities, esports, rock climbing, challenge course activities and zip lining.
• This is not a confidential therapy group. Staff from multiple disciplines are involved in facilitating the ABC Series. Students can expect that personally identifiable information will be protected and not shared with outside entities when possible.
• Once enrolled, students are expected to commit to regular weekly participation, barring extenuating circumstances or illness communicated to facilitators in advance.

To check out other groups offered by Barnes Center at The Arch Counseling, please call 315.443.8000 or visit the Group Counseling webpage.