What are some activities I can do with my campers to teach them tolerance, teamwork, community service, etc.?

Question

I'm a volunteer camp councelor and i'm supposed to think of one activity for each night (there are 5) to do with a group of 10 female campers for this summer. The activities are supposed to be short and sweet and teach tolerance, leadership, teamwork, values of community service and confidence. I can't find any website that would give me ideas. So if you have any ideas or you know where I can find some let me know.

Answer 1

Art collage- you take an 8x10 construction paper, magazine cut-outs and glue stick. These are the only 3 items to use which will build their idea of community service, teamwork, leadership, etc. This collage is talking of who they are and how these words you indicated applies to them.

Poetry- you have them write a short and brief description of their group. You draw names out of a can/box. They write about that person or what they think that person may be or how they would continue being in their lives after the camping trip is over.

Dance recital- they dance to your choice of a cd and they dance of their emotions of their camping trip through the style of their routine while the others notes if they see any differences in emotions.

Relay race- divide the group into 2 and they make a banner of the words you indicated. These words must be on the poster board and colorful.

Tea party- they discuss what makes them who they are after the 4 days together. Would they change anything? Do they see any changes in themselves?

I hope this is what you needed for suggestions.

Answer 2

You can visit

http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/l...

it´s a good source to teach leadership.

Answer 3

This site has alot of great suggestions. Follow the links for icebreakers and other activities, as well.

http://wilderdom.com/games/InitiativeGam...