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Type of Activity: Processing Some folks have remarked that it takes more energy for an 11-year-old boy to stand still than it does for them
Type of Activity: Processing Some folks have remarked that it takes more energy for an 11-year-old boy to stand still than it does for them
Type of Activity: Processing / Closure Props Needed: There are a couple of different props that can aid in the visual and tactile impact of
Celebration Circle Objective: Small groups will design, share, and teach an active celebration that will highlight something important about the program experience. Type of Activity:
Type of Activity: Processing / Closure Props Needed: 8 Carabiners Set-Up: This closure experience has several valuable features. It takes advantage of the analogous similarities
Type of Activity: Processing / Conflict Resolution Props Needed: Butter Battle Escalator book Process: Read the Butter Battle Escalator Book by Dr. Seuss out loud
Type of Activity: Processing/Debriefing specific to leadership Props Needed: The Body Part Debrief Tool Concept Variation: The theme of a US Patent and Trade Office
Type of Activity: Processing Props Needed: Three buckets and a variety of tossable items to represent tokens. A token, such as a tennis ball, stone,
Type of Activity: Processing Props Needed: A visual model is helpful for this technique. Several paper plates, index cards, or laminated pages with the titles
Body Part Debrief Objective: Use this tool to metaphorically connect with program and specific activity experiences during a frontloading or debriefing session. Type of Activity:
Type of Activity: Processing Set-Up: The Concept of Available Space Props Needed: Five to ten unique items. Could use items from the Treasure Chest activity.
Inside Outside Cards Type of Activity: Diversity Awareness, Stereotyping, Processing activity Set Up: Have enough Inside Outside Cards available, in a variety of colors, so
The Challenge: There are a variety of movements that combine teamwork, support, balance, and timing, using this unique piece of challenge equipment. You can also
Believe It or Knot Objective: Participants have an opportunity to share information about themselves as a way for the group to get to know each
Type of Activity: Icebreaker / Get to Know You/ Debriefing Props Needed: Webbing circles, paper, and writing utensils Set-Up: Spread a few Raccoon Circles around
Making the Commitment – Outside In Objective: Provide a visual check of the commitment level of the entire group before beginning a program. Type of
Digital Agreements Objective: Using the hand as a visual aid, the group is introduced to five behavioral expectations they are asked to follow during a
Conflict Resolution Thumball™ Type of Activity: Icebreaker, Problem Solving, Processing tool Set Up: The Conflict Resolution Thumball contains questions that are meant to alleviate negative
Masks A very powerful activity that needs to be carefully facilitated. Concept: To see ourselves as others see us, outwardly, so that we may begin
Touch Someone Who… This activity is one I learned at an AEE conference a few years ago. I adapted it to use with a deck of
Leave Your Mark Handprints… Michelle learned this powerful activity while working at The Saint Francis Academy. On the final day of a 10-day program, the