pamper pole

n. a tall shaft of wood or metal up which a person climbs and then stands in order to grab a trapeze and then swing away. Subjects: English, Sports & Recreation

Editorial Note: Often used as a confidence-building exercise.

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Citations: 1983 Ginny Apple Hartford Courant (Connecticut) (Aug. 14) “Program Builds Trust, Knocks Down Barriers” p. D14: When Tully approached the Pamper Pole—a 25-foot pole with a one-foot square platform perched atop it—he was nervous, but willing. After the 25-foot climb to the top, Tully clambered onto the platform and just sat for a moment.…The helmeted, harnessed Tully stood upon the small platform and looked out toward a trapeze suspended in the air 8 feet out from the pole and one foot above.…He flung himself skyward and grabbed the trapeze. 1986 Nita Thurman Dallas Morning News (Texas) (June 1) “1, 2, 3…JUMP; Adventure Program Designed To Help People Gain Confidence” p. 41A: The grand finale of the 60-acre course east of Denton is the “pamper pole” or “leap of faith”—the trapeze jump. 1987 Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) (Mar. 11) “Obstacles Teach Life’s Lessons”: “The Pamper Pole” is a 30-foot pole with a small platform on top. A trapeze hangs about 7 feet out from the platform. The goal is to climb to the top of the pole, stand on the platform and jump out to catch the trapeze, said Parker. 2006 Helen Prunty Krispien Hopkinton Crier (Massachusetts) (Oct. 6) “Beyond summer camp: YMCA offers many programs”: Amid towering trees in a woodland setting was the ropes course area: there was a climbing tower, a pole and cargo netting that looked like something from army training camp. Barclay pointed to the “pamper pole” or “chicken pole” as the kids refer to it. *2006 Girl Scouts Buckeye Trail Council (Dayton, Ohio) (Oct. 10) “Challenge Courses”: The Pamper Pole is just that—once you reach the top of the pole and stand up—you might just need a new pamper! This is a great element for those that really want the challenge of doing something on their own. Once on top of the pole—you jump off and swing out to the ground. Whew!!! What a rush!

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