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Thanks Eric. I will most likely email you soon with more questions.
Currently, we are looking at the 9 foot wall which is the safer, less
staff intensive option.
--Jeff--
Jeff Rosenblatt
Education Manager for Physical Sciences
Science City at Union Station
phone: 816-460-2218
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Subject: Re: Rock Wall
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Hello, Jeff:
The New York Hall of Science has a successful rock climbing wall
activity as a part of the exhibition Sports Challenge. It is very
popular and kinetic, and presents no major operational problems. It
is quite low (about 9 feet), and can be used unattended with
appropriate safety flooring. Feel free to contact me offlist if you
would like more detailed info about operations and learning goals.
Eric Siegel
Executive VP
Programs and Planning
NY Hall of Science
47-01 111th Street
Queens, NY 11368
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718 699 0005 x 317
www.nyscience.org
On Jan 29, 2007, at 1:24 PM, Evan Koblentz wrote:
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> I don't see the direct connection between a rock wall and science
> education.
> But I can think of lots of ways to make such a connection where none
> naturally exists. For example, you could have exhibits of the
> physics of
> climbing, or you can have people repel down a level at a time, with
> each
> level depicting older layers of geology, etc.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Rosenblatt [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 11:50 AM
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> Subject: [ISEN] Rock Wall
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> We are currently throwing around, if not hefting around, an idea to
> install
> and operate a rock climbing wall for our science center. I have
> seen a few
> other science centers with rocks walls, and I am looking for advice.
>
>
>
> Are there any additional insurance requirements for operating a
> rock wall?
> Who staffs the wall? Do waivers need to be signed by visitors who
> want to
> climb? Has it become one of your most popular activities?
>
>
>
> Any and all practical advice or information would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
> --Jeff-
>
>
>
> Jeff Rosenblatt
>
> Education Manager for Physical Sciences
>
> Science City at Union Station
>
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