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Text Box: © Cari-Ann Yarmus 2002-2004 Text Box: LOW ELEMENTS Universal Nitro Swing: Low Element Participants begin on a small “sailboat” trolley (a board suspended from 4 ropes) at one end of a “raging river” and must safely cross over the river to dry land. The only tools they have are each other and the trolley. Lessons: coming up with a plan; including everyone; creative problem-solving; looking out for one another; planning through to the end; coordinating two groups at a time; listening to everyone’s suggestions TP Shuffle: Low Element The group is split in half and each half attempts to traverse a long log on the ground without falling off. At some point participants must cross each other. Lessons: proper spotting techniques; maintaining safety when there is a lot going on; anticipating what is coming next Tension Triangle: Low Element The group is split in half and each group begins traversing cables set up in a triangle, eventually crossing each other, without falling off. The only tools they have are each other and two ropes. Lessons: coordinating a group; working as a unit; helping others; supporting others; communication between groups Universal Teeter Totter: Low Element The group attempts to balance themselves on top of a large wooden platform so that the platform touches the ground as few times as possible. Once balanced, the group can also be challenged to move around while maintaining a balance. Lessons: balancing; pressure; equality; taking things slowly; not blaming others; dealing with your frustrations PROBLEM-SOLVING & TRUST-BUILDING INITIATIVES Jurassic Park: Problem-Solving Initiative Participants must work together to “break the code” and get their group through a turning jump rope successfully. Lessons: trial and error; handling your frustration; not blaming others; including everyone Keypunch: Problem-Solving Initiative Participants must work together to “break the code” and tap a series of spots in order in the shortest amount of time possible. Lessons: trial and error; listening to others suggestions; setting goals; maintaining quality; honesty Stepping Stones: Problem-Solving Initiative Participants try to cross over an area using “stones”; and without touching the ground. Lessons: clear communication; planning; coordinating lots of people; creative thinking; sharing resources Star Wars: Problem-Solving Initiative Participants are given resources which are slowly taken away and they must keep everyone “alive” as the resources diminish. Lessons: diminishing resources; creative thinking; sharing; thinking outside the box Trolley Skis: Problem-Solving Initiative Using two long logs with ropes in them, participants try to walk as a group on the trolley skis from Point A to Point B. Lessons: coordination; working together; communicating clearly; getting a system down; quality control   Text Box: Home

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