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Team-Building Campout

Team-Building Campout EDU 506 Assignment 3 March 2, 2009 By Liz Stewart, Amy Smith and Beth Smith Team-Building Campout Overview Rationale: Why a campout? Tent Assembly Simple Outdoor Cooking Team-Building Games and Activities Resources and Links Why a campout?

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Team-Building Campout

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  1. Team-Building Campout EDU 506 Assignment 3 March 2, 2009 By Liz Stewart, Amy Smith and Beth Smith

  2. Team-Building CampoutOverview • Rationale: Why a campout? • Tent Assembly • Simple Outdoor Cooking • Team-Building Games and Activities • Resources and Links

  3. Why a campout? • Fun, non-competitive atmosphere • Build communication skills • Nature appreciation • Students work together to achieve goals • Build self-esteem, learn new skills • Students feel part of the group

  4. Setting Up A Tent • Find a clear, level spot to place tent to lay down the tarp • Lay tent out flat

  5. Sort out tent poles Insert tent poles With another person, bend pole upward and secure Repeat with second pole Setting Up A Tent

  6. Setting Up A Tent • Insert poles into tent fly • Put fly over top of tent and secure to tent. • Stretch out tent and stake into ground at 4 corners and sides

  7. Outdoor Cooking“Quick” Energy; Fun, Inclusive Activity Campfire Safety Rules • Choose a safe spot under proper weather conditions. • Use stones for a fire ring. • Have a shovel and a pail of water nearby. • Never leave a fire unattended. • No loose clothing. Hair back. • No horseplay around a fire. Get rid of tripping hazards. • Extinguish fire after cooking.

  8. Outdoor Cooking“Quick” Energy; Fun, Inclusive Activity Dinner on a Stick Use a food-safe green stick, make a point on cooking end • Hot dogs – plain or with biscuit mix strip wrapped around • Biscuits:Pat thin layer of biscuit mix around stick point. Cook until toasted and light brown. Remove from stick, fill opening with butter and jam • S’mores

  9. Outdoor Cooking“Quick” Energy; Fun, Inclusive Activity Pie Iron Cooking • Need one pie iron for two students • Use pre-cooked ingredients for a safe, ready-to-heat-and-eat meal • Use buttered bread for the top and bottom layers • Have heavy oven mitts ready to remove hot food Filling Ideas: • PBJ • Tuna salad • Grilled cheese • Apples and cinnamon sugar • Canned pie filling • Sliced meat • Pizza sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese

  10. Outdoor Cooking“Quick” Energy; Fun, Inclusive Activity Foil Packet Cooking • Spray heavy-duty foil squares with non-stick cooking spray • Place ingredients in center of packet. • Fold foil into packets, label with permanent marker • Cook on hot coals, turning packet with tongs as needed Foil Packet Ideas • Cooked chicken, sliced vegetables, Italian Dressing • Bacon slices, cooked potato slices or frozen hash browns • Hamburger, chopped onions, 2 T. rice, ¼ cup water • Sliced apple, cinnamon sugar • Baked potatoes (small)

  11. Important Things to KnowAbout Team-Building Activities • Practice giving clear, concise directions. • Be persistent, but flexible. If it really isn’t working, move to something else. • Do not tolerate negative attitudes and comments. Make sure there are specific consequences for students who are discouraging their peers. • Know your students’ limits and areas in which they need improvement. • Research new and creative activities so the students will remain interested and engaged.

  12. Primary purpose- to break the ice! This should be the first team-building activity. Focus on similarities and common interests among students. Work in pairs or small groups first, then whole-group activities. Ice Breakers

  13. Students will love and remember singing songs together. It does not matter if you think you cannot sing! If you are enthusiastic, they will be, too. Make sure the songs are easy to learn. Examples: “Repeat After Me” songs Songs with hand motions and actions Songs with a simply melody and lyrics Interactive Songs

  14. Make sure students are ready to face a challenge together. It is crucial for all students to understand the rules entirely. Adjust the activities to be challenging, but not impossible. Allow students to make mistakes, but keep the rules intact. Do not tolerate discouraging or negative comments. Team Challenges

  15. Resources and Links • Picture 1: http://lifestyle.resourcesforattorneys.com/camping/index.php?d=15&m=07&y=08&category=6 • Picture 2 http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1361432035066410139ijdPJioutdoors.webshots.com • Picture 3 http://www.webstart.com/jed/house/jpg-images/cf-put-up-tent.jpg • Picture 4 http://www.trailjournals.com/images/gear/lightning.jpg •  Picture 5 http://image52.webshots.com/152/6/1/50/414160150IYFkvY_fs.jpg • Outdoor Cooking: www.pieirons.com • Outdoor Adventure Handbook by Hugh McManners

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