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Team building / Problem solving exercises
An activity that can be enjoyed by all. You do not need to have any prior skills or be athletic, only a vivid imagination and the ability to think outside the box. All the equipment and technical expertise is provided.
Group initiative problems are fun and thought provoking ways of developing group skills. Many of today's successful companies incorporate outdoor training activities into their own staff development programmes. They are equally useful for youth groups looking to get together and improve individual awareness in a team setting.
The exercises are designed to develop planning, co-operation, thinking and listening skills, communication, trust, safety and support.
You are given a briefing and all the equipment you will need to complete the task. A time scale of up to 20 minutes per exercise is usually allowed.
Your aims and objectives for the session will determine how we organise it. For example some groups use it as a means for people to get to know each other, some just want fun, and for those who are more competitive we can impose handicaps.
All the exercises are done on dry land, eg. River cross involves moving barrels or milk crates and planks across a field or tarmac. Apart from the weather, you should not get too wet.
The activity takes place outdoors so you will need to bring suitable clothing for the prevailing conditions on the day. Sessions are held away from shops so it is also advisable to bring any food or drinks you may require.
Why not combine this with another activity and make a day of it. Depending on the venue it can be linked with any of the following:
Archery
Orienteering
Climbing
Abseiling
This activity can occasionally be delivered at your site if suitable.
Some of the organisations we have worked with include
Air Training Corps, Armitage C of E Primary School, Friars Grove Junior School
Ikea, North West SHA, Smithy Bridge Primary School, University of Manchester