What happens if it rains?
During the booking process you will have the opportunity to have a mutually agreed upon rain date. A few days before your program date, you will receive an email confirmation along with the weather forecast for the day and a suggested clothing list.

How much does it cost?
Cost depends on a variety of circumstances . For this reason we ask that if you are interested in a program with NorthStar Adventure that you call us.

How long are your programs?
Our program lengths depend on a variety of circumstances and program(s) chosen, but can last any where from 15 minutes up to multiple days. Our average adult programs last 4-6 hours, scout programs last 6-8 hours, youth programs last 4-6 hours, university programs last about 6 hours and our sports programs last 8-12 hours.

What are your minimum and maximum participant requirements?
Typically we ask for a minimum of 8 participants, but can arrange for a lower number. Our maximum depends on the type of program requested, however between 60-80 is our current maximum.

Can we go in the Aqua Park?
Absolutely! We have a program that combines a half day of a teamwork program with a half day in Dutch Springs' unique water park for one low price.

We are coming from out-of-state or real far away, where can we stay?
We have camping available at Dutch Springs for a nominal fee per person. However if sleeping in a sleeping bag on the ground isn't you or your group's idea of a good night's sleep, we have a partnership with with Bethlehem's Hilton Homewood Suites which will save you 15% per room, per night.

Can I be a chaperone with my child's school?
Absolutely! NorthStar however does have a policy that parents cannot be in the same small group as their children. This policy is to ensure that everyone will perform as they would normally. Under the watchful eye of Mom or Dad, children typically don't perform as they would if parents weren't present.  

What should I wear?
We operate in most any weather conditions, therefore you should dress appropriately. We recommend dressing in layers, that are easy to remove one layer if you get to hot. We also recommend staying away from clothing made mostly of cotton. When cotton gets wet, it stays wet and does not insulate well.

What should I bring?
We recommend that everyone has a water bottle. No matter the temperature outside we all require water to stay hydrated during activities. We recommend having a backpack and inside that backpack the appropriate clothing for the day. On sunny days we recommend sunscreen.

When are you open?
We are open 12-months of the year. Our hours of operation for programming groups is flexible to accommodate all group time constraints. We also offer programs where NorthStar Adventure will come to your school, business or other location.

Is it safe?
We're glad you asked. Our challenge course is inspected four times a year by our Challenge Course Director and yearly by an outside inspection agency. NorthStar Adventure is a member of the Association for Challenge Course Technologies (ACCT), Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA) and the Association for Experiential Education (AEE) and we are up to their ever changing standards. We wouldn't be here if it wasn't completely safe.

I'm afraid of heights, should I still come?
Absolutely! A common fear for a lot of people is heights. Our high elements are 100% safe whether you're afraid of heights or not. Our high element is constructed of the highest quality steel beams anchored in concrete footers, similar to bridge construction. Our safety lines which attach to your harness are of the highest quality and together can support a fully loaded school bus.

Are we going to SCUBA dive?
If you have booked a program with NorthStar Adventure; at this point NorthStar Adventure does not incorporate SCUBA with any of team building programs, but it is not out of the question. If you would like to incorporate SCUBA with a team building event, it can be arranged. We have several certified Master Divers who could facilitate this very unique experience.

What about food?
Dutch Springs has a concession stand that features Noble Roman's and Tuscano's subs. Your group can pre-order their food at a discounted price and the food will be ready when your group is ready to eat. For cold weather, we do have space to get your group out of the cold.