Thursday, December 14, 2006

Outdoor pursuits

I was recently dreaming of going to a school with an Outdoor Activities Club that I can manage. I imagine planning outdoor modules for the students to progress through at each level, and having proficiency tests and certification lined up for them at the end of the modules.

I was also thinking of expanding the scope of outdoor activities that one can incorporate into a program for such a club. Perhaps kite-flying? Let the kids have fun making things and learn to fly kite and run around in the open field. Or how about Ultimate frisbee? That also allows them to soak up the sun and have fun too without too much demands on game skills. Tree climbing has taken off for a while here already, but how about real tree climbing, monkey-style, where students can test their coconut plucking skills? Or do some free-running?

Or perhaps, if the school has money, I can get it to buy some playboats/canoes/polo boats and start them off on obscure paddling disciplines ha.

More ideas from anyone?

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