Concentric Circles

Source:  The new book:  Tag, You’re It, by Michelle Cummings Group size: 16-50 Preparation Time: 5 minutes Time Needed for Activity: 10 minutes Materials: None needed Activity Preparation: Create an open space for play. If you are indoors, put chairs around the perimeter of the room. If you are outside, find an open space to […]

A Tool to Teach Integrity

My first job out of graduate school was with an organization that lead 10-day intervention programs with at-risk kids.  I was a co-counselor with two other fabulous facilitators, and we had a fantastic lodge out in the woods on a hundred acres to lead this program.  We had a low-ropes course, a high-ropes course in […]

The Blindfold – To Use or Not To Use?

Ah, the blindfold.  To use or not to use…  From the fancy sleep-style mask, the lycra-style blindfold to the good ol’ bandana, there are many things to consider when using blindfolds in a program.   As experiential educators, we usually strive to provide participants voice and choice in the activities we present.   Are we still making […]

Rubber Chickens – Flip Me the Bird

Type of Activity:  Energizer, Tag Props Needed:  6 Rubber Chickens for up to 18 people. If you have more people, add more chickens and taggers.  Use enough rubber chickens to equal out about a third of the number of people in the group.     Marker cones or other props to create a well-defined boundary. Set […]