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Outdoor Recreation
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L.E.A.D. Your Team!

The Outdoor Adventure Center, NBSD, offers the following LEAD* Programs: • Alpine Tower • Team Development Course • Small Group Initiatives • Large Group Initiatives *Leadership Education And Development How do you spell TEAM? …L.E.A.D Need to motivate your command or build your team? Try the L.E.A.D. program (Leadership, Education and Development) on for size. Offered through Outdoor Adventure on Naval Base, each program includes fun ground-based teambuilding activities and challenges on the Team Development Course (low ropes activities). However, the main attraction is the Alpine Tower. This 50 ft. structure has multiple platforms with more than 150 handholds offering 26 different routes. Take your teambuilding to another level with the Alpine Tower Experience. Build Teamwork Encourage Adventure Enhance Self-Esteem Promote Physical Fitness Develop Leadership Skills Create More Trust and Confidence Increase Willingness to Take Risks Inspire Team Members to Try Their Best Sign up now to experience a power-packed adventure with your TEAM! Call the Outdoor Adventure Center at Naval Base San Diego for more information, (619) 556-8576

Be the hero of the next block party!

Rent a Bounce House from OAC, NBSD. Call 619-556-7493 for details. Military commands receive a 30% discount on equipment (except for Dunk Tank & a Bounce House) for command functions! Memo from Commanding Officer required. Contact the OAC forcomplete details. Equipment is available for rent at daily and multiple-day rates. Reservations are permitted for some party rental equipment and some outdoor equipment. All other rentals are on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Outdoor Adventure Center is located on Naval Base San Diego in Bldg. 3223 – the Admiral Robinson Recreation Center, (619) 556-7493. The OAC is open to all authorized users – military personnel, their families, DoD civilians and sponsored guests. Stop in to rent the outdoor equipment and resource materials you need for your next outing or reserve the climbing wall or LEAD programs that interest you! Outdoor Gear Rental Point Loma has all you need for camping and water sports. NMAWC Sailing Center, Bldg. 606, (619) 524-6498
Equipment is available for rent at daily and multiple-day rates. Reservations are permitted for some party rental equipment and some outdoor equipment; all other rentals are on a first-come, first-served basis.



PROGRAMS

Have you ever experienced the Missing Link? How about the Diabolical Seesaw or Raising the Sphinx? Choose from one of four types of LEAD programs and MWR's Outdoor Adventure Center will introduce you to these elements and more like Team Beam, Corporate Ladder, Perimeter Traverse and Titanic.

Leadership Education And Development (LEAD) Program
The LEAD (Leadership Education And Development) Program develops leadership skills in organizations and groups through team play. The LEAD program focuses on respect, reflection, responsibility, positive self-esteem, teamwork, communication and trust.LEAD programs are open to all military and community groups, athletic teams, scout troops, etc. of all ability levels and needs.Alpine Tower
Spring is also a great time to consider command-training needs. The Alpine Tower, located behind Admiral Prout Field House on Naval Base, is a perfect fit for just such requirements. The 50 ft. wooden structure gives groups first-hand experience with decision-making processes focused primarily on group-oriented challenges. An Alpine Tower experience is open to participants 14 years and older, all ability levels and needs.

Team Development Course
The Team Development Course (TDC) is one of the most exciting tools used for exploring various fundamentals with all populations. Groups will strengthen group unity and attain all goals through group adventure play. Although simple in design, the physical and mental exercises that occur represent some of the most dynamic group initiatives.
For more information or to register for a LEAD programs, call the Outdoor Adventure Center Manager at (619) 556-8576. Allow at least two weeks time to schedule a LEAD program for your group.For more information about the LEAD programs or to register, please contact the Outdoor Adventure Center Manager at (619) 556-8576 or stop by the Outdoor Adventure Center, Bldg. 3223 aboard Naval Base San Diego to pick up an information packet.

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Outdoor Recreation Facilities

Facility: Outdoor Gear Rental Point Loma, (NMAWC Sailing Center)
Bldg#: 606
Address: Acoustic Ave., next to N. Harbor Dr. bridge.
Base: Naval Mine & Anti-Submarine Warfare Command. - San Diego - (NMAWC)
Hours: Daily: 9 am-5 pm
Phone: (619) 524-6498
Fax: (619) 524-5299



Facility: Outdoor Adventure Center
Bldg#: 3223
Base: Naval Base - San Diego - (NBSD)
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 am-5 pm / Sat: 9 am-2 pm
Phone: (619) 556-7493
Rents camping equipment, recreation equipment, bikes, tables, chairs, canopies and more!


PICNIC AREA Facilities

Admiral Baker Picnic Area
MISSION GORGE
Friars Rd. East near I-15
Ph: (619) 487-0090
Daily: 9 am-5 pm

Breakers Beach Cabanas & B710 Deck
NASNI – Ph: 545-9203 
Perfect for a quiet, family-friendly outing with lifeguards on site.
Alcohol allowed by permission of Base XO.
Reservations required. Call Mon-Thu 7 am-5:30 pm for reservations or click below to 
download reservation information and forms 
Beach open from dawn to 11 pm  
Lifeguards on duty: 9 am-6 pm

Picnic Area Reservations
NBSD - Ph: 556-7444
Athletic Complex
Next to Fitness Station
Mariner Park
Across street from NEX/Commisary
Snyder Hall
Norman Scott Road
Harborside
Next to Harborside Fitness Center

Gator Beach Cabanas
NAB - Ph: 437-3028

NMAWC Picnic Area
NMAWC - Ph: 524-5465
Reservation/approval required.
Forms and information available at Bldg. 17A, NMAWC

Smuggler’s Cove
SUBASE - Ph: 553-0934
Reservation/approval required.
Forms and information available at Bldg. 1, SUBASE

NAB Turner Field
NAB, Bldg 162 - Ph: 437-3065
Corner Bougainville Rd & Eniwetok
Gazebo for command parties, double built-in barbecue grills, extensive field space for party equipment.
By reservation only

Playing Fields
NMAWC - Ph: 524-5465
NASNI - Ph: 545-2876
NBSD - Ph: 556-7444

Vandergrift Field
NMAWC - Ph: 524-5465

Facility: Admiral Baker Picnic Grounds & RV Park Base: Mission Valley, San Diego Phone: (619) 556-5525 for reservations.Nestled alongside the Admiral Baker Golf Course in Mission Gorge is the Admiral Baker RV Park campground. The campground is centrally located just a few miles away from Interstate 8 and Interstate 15 and only minutes away from Qualcomm Stadium. The grounds, well-suited for all ages, include playground equipment, an outdoor swimming pool, picnic areas, two volleyball courts, three basketball courts, three ball fields, two tennis courts and two horseshoe pits. The RV Park offers RV sites with water, electricity, sewage hook-ups and now cable TV at each site. Dry camping sites, complete laundry and shower facilities and Internet access for your computer laptop are also available. Active duty military can make reservations up to 60 days in advance and retirees, reservists and DoD civilians with a valid ID card may make reservations up to 60 days in advance by calling (619) 556-5525. Maximum stay at the park is one month. Military personnel and eligible military patrons may sponsor guests, however, policy states that sponsors must stay at the park with their guests. DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 8 -- Take Mission Gorge Road to Friars Road and turn left. Continue on to Santo Road and turn right. Make an immediate right again onto Admiral Baker Road and follow it down the hill. At the bottom on the hill turn right into the parking lot. From Interstate 15 -- Exit Friars Road East. Follow Friars Road to Santo Road. At Santo Road turn left. Take an immediate right onto Admiral Baker Road and follow it down the hill. At the bottom on the hill turn right into the parking lot.

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