La Vida Adventure Pursuits

Learn Through Adventure

At Adventure Pursuits, we create unforgettable team building experiences that inspire and challenge people. Whether it’s a

half or full-day, our programs encourage personal growth,

foster deeper connections, and celebrate the unique strengths

of each individual.

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❖ explore your potential

❖ celebrate your community

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Adventure Pursuits

Celebrating Over 30 Years of Experiential Learning

At Adventure Pursuits, we specialize in team building activities that enhance collaboration and connection. Based on the North Shore, we serve schools, non-profits, businesses, and families from Boston to New Hampshire with nature-based adventures that bring groups together. Join us and step into the great outdoors and discover the power of nature and teamwork—together.

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Let’s Plan Your Next Team Building Event

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Build Your Community Through Adventure

At Adventure Pursuits, we craft tailored team building experiences that align with your group’s vision and goals. Our dynamic, hands-on activities are designed to captivate and engage, all while fostering teachable moments that inspire leadership. Participants leave with boosted confidence, enhanced teamwork, and stronger problem-solving skills—ready to tackle challenges together.

La Vida Adventure Pursuits

Activities

These activities can be mixed and matched to put together a half day or full day of programming. All our activities incorporate current safety standards and are appropriate for any skill level. We meet the Association for Challenge Course Technology and Massachusetts Department of Health guidelines.

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Team Building

Have fun and get to know each other through games, problem-solving initiatives and participating in our low ropes course elements.

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High Ropes Course

Reach new heights while being supported by a belay team that encourages you through each challenge you face.

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Rock Climbing

Take on the challenge of climbing on real rock at our local outdoor site. 

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Camping

Camp out in tents, hammocks or our cabins in the Gordon Woods.

Our Most Popular Program Options

Half Day

Spend up to four hours doing team building on our low ropes course or one of the above-mentioned activities.

FULL DAY

A day of team building activities in the morning and high ropes in the afternoon.

Overnight experience

Before or after the overnight stay, your group can participate in any of the above-mentioned activities.

Weekend Retreat

Our challenge course and cabins are located within the scenic property of the Chebacco woods –  the perfect place to gather, teach, learn, and grow together. Unplug from technology and reconnect with the people around you while you explore the miles of trails, ponds and woods around you.

Custom Adventure

Work with our staff to choose your own unique adventure.

Birthday Parties

We offer full or half day birthday parties at our ropes course. Choose to have a fun, bonding experience with your friends on the ground or in the air.

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Submit Inquiry

Fill out the inquiry form to get in touch with one of our staff.

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Talk Goals and Dates

Our program will be tailored to your goals.

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Complete Paperwork

Each participant must complete a medical form and risk release form.

1. Submit Inquiry

Fill out the inquiry form to get in touch with one of our staff.

2. Talk Goals and Dates

Our program will be tailored to your goals.

3. Complete Paperwork

Each participant must complete a medical form and risk release form.

1. Submit Inquiry

Fill out the inquiry form to get in touch with one of our staff.

2. Talk Goals and Dates

Our program will be tailored to your goals.

3. Complete Paperwork

Each participant must complete a medical form and risk release form.

Looking for bigger mountains or more paddling?

Adirondack Adventure Retreats

Build the community in your group by going on an adventure retreat. Based in the Adirondacks of NY, our base camp retreat center has everything you need to provide an enriching and fun experience.

Adventure Pursuits is a program of the La Vida Center for Outdoor Education and Leadership at Gordon College located on the North Shore of Boston. La Vida houses six different programs for the community including a day camp for middle schoolers, a rock gym and challenge course activities for all ages. La Vida provides spiritual development and leadership experiences for Gordon students as well as community organizations utilizing Gordon's campus and our Base Camp in the Adirondack mountains of New York.

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