ExCEL Leadership Program
Helping Build Better Teams Since 1986
Our mission is to partner with you and create a unique team-building experience that perfectly fits your needs.
We are affiliated with U of A Division of Agriculture Research and Extension, ExCEL provides leadership and team development training for youth, college students, non-profit organizations, and corporations.
ExCEL is more than an event; it’s an immersive shared experience designed to strengthen teams through intentional challenge and reflection. Led by full-time staff with more than 50 years of combined facilitation experience, our programs create meaningful growth and lasting impact that stays with people well beyond the day of the program.
Let us be your guide in unlocking your team's full potential!
Through the use of team-building activities, high and low-ropes courses, ziplining, and rock climbing, we design effective training programs for all types of groups.
What do we offer?
- A variety of team-building activities ranging in difficulty levels from ground-level activities to our challenge course
- Half-day, full-day, and multi-day programs for youth and adults
- Customizable programs to fit the needs of your group
- Full food service, lodging, conference rooms, auditorium and more available for your meeting needs
Outcomes: What You Take Back With You
Participants leave with practical insights and stronger team habits they can apply wherever they go, long after the program ends.
Build Genuine Trust That Lasts
Build authentic relationships that move beyond titles, roles, and organizational silos.
Participants develop the trust needed to rely on one another, navigate challenges,
and work effectively as a team.
Identify and Activate Leaders
Recognize emerging leadership strengths and build the confidence to step forward,
make decisions, and lead effectively when circumstances are uncertain or pressure
is high.
Strengthen Team Collaboration
Shift from individual competition to mutual reliance. Teams learn to leverage one
another's strengths and align around shared goals. The result is a more productive
and connected team.
Develop Adaptive Communication
Practice clear, timely communication and real-time feedback. Teams learn to address
challenges directly, reduce information bottlenecks, and replace unproductive communication
habits with strategies that strengthen performance.
Where are we located?
Programs take place at the Vines Center (Arkansas 4-H Center) in Little Rock or we can come to your school, church, business, etc.
The Vines Center has been voted the ‘Best of Biz’ in five categories by our clients.
- Best Place for a Special Event
Best Place for a Business Conference/Meeting- Best Team Building Center
- Best Place for a Company Retreat
- Best Place for an Employee Outing
Ready to book your program?
Need additional information?
Check out our FAQ page or contact us at (501) 821-6884 or excel@uada.edu.
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