The programming continues. We have had a full February and March looks to be equally as busy. Earlier this month we had two school groups here for facilitation training – Webster Middle School from Cedarburg, WI and Tomahawk Middle School from Tomahawk, WI.
Webster has been with us for a while and thus, was comprised of new and returning students for their retreat. This challenged us to structure their time so that they could build upon what they had learned previously, while also allowing space for all the students to have shared experiences. The returning students were put through an accelerated progression that culminated with making tea and facilitating activities for the new student on the third and final day of the program.
The Webster crew was rather large, roughly eighty students spilt into seven different groups. In spite of the formation of facilitation groups that separated the new from returning, all the students had a chance to use the climbing wall, learn about interaction styles and share meals/lodging with each other. They all had similar experiences and were able to make bonds outside of their facilitation groups.
The Tomahawk group was smaller, but no less energetic. Kris Henker and Andy Roe provided the programming throughout the two-day experience. Unlike Webster, Tomahawk was comprised entirely of new participants. As a result, they spent a good deal of time getting familiar with our approach to group interaction as well as each other. As they became more comfortable with one another and their surroundings, Kris took them through a number tasks forcing them to problem solve and transfer their learned skills from pervious activities.
Both Tomahawk and Webster groups were successful and a pleasure with whom to work. Now, we move into March and more school groups. Our program delivery keeps moving forward.
Webster has been with us for a while and thus, was comprised of new and returning students for their retreat. This challenged us to structure their time so that they could build upon what they had learned previously, while also allowing space for all the students to have shared experiences. The returning students were put through an accelerated progression that culminated with making tea and facilitating activities for the new student on the third and final day of the program.
The Webster crew was rather large, roughly eighty students spilt into seven different groups. In spite of the formation of facilitation groups that separated the new from returning, all the students had a chance to use the climbing wall, learn about interaction styles and share meals/lodging with each other. They all had similar experiences and were able to make bonds outside of their facilitation groups.
The Tomahawk group was smaller, but no less energetic. Kris Henker and Andy Roe provided the programming throughout the two-day experience. Unlike Webster, Tomahawk was comprised entirely of new participants. As a result, they spent a good deal of time getting familiar with our approach to group interaction as well as each other. As they became more comfortable with one another and their surroundings, Kris took them through a number tasks forcing them to problem solve and transfer their learned skills from pervious activities.
Both Tomahawk and Webster groups were successful and a pleasure with whom to work. Now, we move into March and more school groups. Our program delivery keeps moving forward.
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