On the second day of camp the students experienced a completely different style of learning. Teambuilding activities were planned to help strengthen the bond between officers. The entire morning was dedicated to fun activities. The students participated in the human knot, balloon squeeze, chocolate river, lifesaver pass, balloon bounce, a back to back standup, name ball toss, and many more. After each activity we would all circle up and debrief the game and determine what we could learn regarding teamwork. The teachers saw the students having so much fun that they joined in on the human knot exercise. After about two hours of fun and games, we allowed the students to break until lunch after which we started our sessions. Campers learned more about team accountability, team communication and decision-making, and commitment to their team. Everyone is becoming more and more willing to share their opinions with the group- especially today when we were discussing the characteristics of a successful team.
On this evening we planned a special event for the students and teachers. We brought a piece of American culture into the camp by having a campfire by the beach where we roasted marshmallows and made s’mores. The students and teachers loved them! They were a little sweeter here in Georgia than in the states, but they were still very good! After the campfire we sat around and enjoyed the music created by our Georgian friends. Everyone could sing very well and proceeded to dance. We learned a few moves ourselves; however, it was a little difficult on the rocky beach.
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