Confidence Climbers, Ages 5-11
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Strengthen Confidence and Teamwork While Having a Blast!
Get ready for a week of fun-filled challenges that promote teamwork, problem-solving, and self-confidence! At our Confidence Climbers Roper Week, kids aged 5-11 will navigate an exciting low-to-the-ground ropes course and participate in creative team-building activities that foster collaboration and resilience.
Campers will work together to design their own challenges, conquer balance beams, and master obstacle courses that test agility, coordination, and problem-solving skills. Guided by experienced instructors, this camp encourages kids to communicate, trust one another, and celebrate each other’s successes. It’s the ultimate opportunity to bond, build, and have an unforgettable adventure!
Daily Activities
Day 1: Building Foundations
- Activity 1: Balance Beam Basics
Practice walking on low-to-the-ground balance beams, focusing on coordination and focus. - Activity 2: Team Relay Games
Fun group relays that emphasize communication and teamwork. - Activity 3: Design Your Own Obstacle
Teams brainstorm and build their own mini-obstacles to include in the course.
Day 2: Ropes & Routes
- Activity 1: Slackline Practice
Learn to balance on a slackline close to the ground with teammates’ support. - Activity 2: Partner Traverse
Navigate ropes and low bridges with a partner, fostering trust and cooperation. - Activity 3: Obstacle Route Mapping
Design and map out a custom route for the day’s challenges, encouraging creativity.
Day 3: Problem-Solving Challenges
- Activity 1: Team Web Escape
Work together to pass through a “web” of ropes without touching the strings. - Activity 2: Balance Board Challenge
Try to keep a balance board level as a group, encouraging strategic thinking. - Activity 3: Creative Route Decoration
Use ribbons, flags, and paint to personalize and decorate the camp’s ropes course.
Day 4: Strength in Unity
- Activity 1: Trust Walk
One teammate is blindfolded while others guide them through an obstacle course. - Activity 2: Bridge Builders
Teams create their own “bridges” using provided materials to cross a marked “river.” - Activity 3: Leadership Ladder
Take turns being the leader while guiding the team through challenges.
Day 5: Team Showcase & Celebration
- Activity 1: Team Obstacle Challenge
Teams tackle a course that incorporates all their custom elements and ideas. - Activity 2: Bonding Circle
Share favorite moments and what they learned about teamwork. - Activity 3: Awards Ceremony & Celebration
Celebrate with fun awards like “Best Leader” or “Creative Builder.”
Take-Home Items
- Team Obstacle Map
- Balance Certificate
- Decorated Mini Obstacle Model
- Team Photo on the Course
- Award Ribbon or Medal
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