- PHYSICAL EXERTION Muscles, Muscles,
& More Muscles!
Our group is made up of:
- 100% fitness buffs who work out at the gym 5 times per week -
minimum!
- Weekend warriors (they like to work out hard for a few minutes
each weekend!)
- Mixed nuts - some are in great shape and others prefer to go for
long walks at sunset.
- Couch potatoes - we are great spectators!
- RISK/THRILL Fear Factor!
Our group:
- Goes bungy-jumping every week and skis black diamond runs on the
weekend.
- Likes to ride the roller coaster at Playland.
- Enjoys watching Fear Factor on TV so we can appreciate other people's
courage.
- Gets nervous taking the SkyTrain.
- SPEED/PERFORMANCE Faster than a Speeding Bullet!
Our group:
- Are all ex-F-14 pilots.
- Get way too many speeding tickets on the highway.
- Like to play racecar games in video arcades.
- Thinks walking is a fast way to travel.
- COMPETITION And the Winner
is....
Our group:
- Would rather play Survivor than build sandcastles together.
- Organizes betting pools at least once each month.
- Enjoy contests as long as there is more than one winner.
- Prefers to sit around a campfire and sing Kumbaya.
- TEAMWORK/COOPERATION For the
Team!
Our group:
- Is made up of fiercely independent people - we never consult each
other.
- Gets along when we have to (or when the boss is watching).
- Has good team spirit when we have the opportunity to work together.
- Makes all decisions by consensus - we always work as a team.
- FUN/PLAY We
Just Wanna Have Fun!
Our group:
- Is too busy setting and achieving goals to stop and have fun.
- Likes to do crossword puzzles for fun.
- Enjoys a good laugh now and then!
- Plays practical jokes on their colleagues all time!
- RELAXATION & REJUVENATION Day at
the Spa...
Our group:
- Thinks working a 10-hour day is relaxing.
- Will only hike the Grouse Grind if we get to stop halfway up for
a gourmet picnic
- Likes to hold meetings at 5 star restaurants and hotels.
- Gives out Spa & Aromatherapy packages for bonuses!
- LEARNING/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Whats
the Point of This?
Our group:
- Think that group activities are useful only if they consist of
structured learning outcomes that strengthen workplace effectiveness.
- Likes a balanced blend of learning and fun, creative activities.
- Wants to primarily have fun and if the group learns something,
then its a bonus.
- Just wants to break away
mentally and physically. Structured
learning is not important for this activity.
Adventure Quiz ANSWER KEY SCORING:
Number of questions you answered "A": __________________
Number of questions you answered "B": __________________
Number of questions you answered "C": __________________
Number of questions you answered "D": __________________
IF YOU ANSWERED MOSTLY "A's": Your
group should audition for the next SURVIVOR TV Series! You want your adventure
to have maximum fear, thrills and fierce competition with clear winners
and losers.
EXAMPLE VOYAGEUR ADVENTURE:
"THE GREAT RACE" in and around Deep Cove. Every aspect of the
program is timed and scored with structured, learning outcome based games
and several challenging races in Voyageur canoes and on land around obstacles!
IF YOU ANSWERED MOSTLY "B's": Your
group wants a demanding but not dangerous adventure that challenges people
to go the distance and work as a team to achieve difficult goals. Some
thrills and competition will be mixed with fun and rewarding experiences!
EXAMPLE VOYAGEUR ADVENTURE:
"THE TROPHY HUNTERS" An adventure in and around Stanley Park
and False Creek. Your group will split into small teams to compete for
points and prizes. Your event will include a final canoe race to Granville
Island and a picnic!
IF YOU ANSWERED MOSTLY "C's": Your
group would enjoy a fun day with lots of different and not too-challenging
activities!
EXAMPLE VOYAGEUR ADVENTURE:
"THE DISCOVERY PICNIC" in a picturesque waterfront setting.
Your group will enjoy beachside games filled with fun and lots of laughter,
a gourmet catered picnic and the chance to go out for a short, relaxing
paddle in the authentic Voyageur Canoes!
IF YOU ANSWERED MOSTLY "D's": Your
group wants to be pampered!!!!!
EXAMPLE VOYAGEUR ADVENTURE:
"THE REJUVINATION RENDEZVOUS" A combination of indoor and outdoor
activities at a nearby resort featuring relaxing massages, a short nature
walk or picturesque voyageur canoe paddle, and a mini-workshop on life
balance and stress management. Gourmet snacks and meals will be served
as you replenish your spirit and your energy. All participants will leave
reconnected to living a calmer, more focused life; at work and at home.
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