Welcome to The EDGE! We are a hands-on experiential learning, teambuilding, and organizational development training provider located in Northern Virginia near Washington D.C. We offer thought provoking, fun team development activities and workshops grounded in cutting edge team and organizational learning theory. The EDGE replaces and expands upon almost a quarter century of programming previously operated by Mason at the Hemlock Overlook Center for Experiential Education.

Who We Serve

Corporate Groups

Our CorporateEDGE program is a national team building and organization development training provider. We challenge our clients to develop as individual professionals, grow as high functioning teams, and excel as innovative organizations.

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University Groups

Our University LeadingEDGE Team Development Course combines group problem solving of a low challenge course with the excitement of a high challenge course such as utilizing our Total Team Challenge.

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School Groups

The EDGE offers educators an opportunity to expand classroom learning through experiential fun activities conducted in an outdoor classroom setting both individually and as a team. Staff facilitators assist teams of 8 – 15 students in the learning process through the combined use of portable elements as well as low and high ropes challenge course activities.

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Community Groups

The mission of the EDGE is to challenge members of the global community to better understand themselves, those around them and their world by using innovative approaches that educate, inspire and empower. Thus, educational programming opportunities exist here beyond offerings to corporations and educational institutions.

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  • Contact Us

    Need to get in touch? Call us at 703-993-4313 or email teamwork@gmu.edu.

     
    In Partnership With
    The Freedom CenterGeorge Mason University