We have all become enamored with technology and social media. Certainly both are excellent tools at enhancing productivity and connecting with different audiences. But the key to success in businesses is getting the most out of human capital: team building…. Read More
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Investing in Each Other for Staff Team Building
Investing in Each Other for Staff Team Building Are you invested in them? Are they invested in you? In the world of team building we seek to make the most meaningful impact we can with the limited time that we… Read More
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How High Ropes Challenge Course Came to Be
Everyday on our course we have guests dozens of feet in the air mumbling to themselves under their breath. Among some choice expletives we often hear “who came up with this idea?” and “why am I doing this?” While that… Read More
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Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace The renown naturalist, author, and preservationist John Muir once said: “Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit… Read More
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Managing Risk While on the Road During Field Trips
Every field trip requires responsibility from the trip organizers. Below are a list of actions an organizer should take so they are correctly managing risk while on the road. Before embarking on a field trip, provide students and their parents with… Read More
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Using Technology to Enhance Your Student Trip
It’s a technological world. We’re just living in it. Let kids use their smart phones, laptops, and tablets to enhance their student trip experience. Mobile devices can be used to reinforce education themes of the trip and pass the time constructively. If you… Read More
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What Kind of Animal Are You?
When working together as a team it is important to be understanding of each person, and his or her personality. There may be various personality types working within your team, but recognize that each type has a value and each… Read More
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Team Building: Stretch Your Body, Stretch Your Mind
Team building on ropes courses challenges people to go beyond the familiar. They get a work out mentally and physically. Stretching your arms and legs to by climbing or traversing to achieve milestones can help many gain confidence. Also, working… Read More
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When camp is over, send the kids back to camp!
“Mom, we’re bored,” they say with whining voices. The moment you have dreaded all summer long has finally come. Summer camp is over, school has not yet begun, and your kids have nothing to do. Of course, as a parent… Read More