Program Overview
The Mountain Scavenger Hunt is a 3 hour program which takes school groups to stunning locations and hidden hideouts on Grouse Mountain. Groups work in teams of 15 to answer as many questions as possible. While exploring, teams collaborate to solve riddles, find hidden objects, complete short team challenges and unlock a code for maximum points. The winners are crowned as the Grouse Mountain champions!
FIELD EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
Educators Cover
Program Objectives
Highlights
Benefits
- The importance of teamwork
- Out of the box thinking
- Stepping out of your comfort zone
Program Objectives
- Encourage creative thinking
- To examine the importance of team collaboration
- Build confidence
- Strategy development
Highlights
- Quick paced competition based activities to maximize group concentration
- Hands on, experiential learning
- Short day program allows for self-guided discovery
- Small groups of 15-20 students ensures inclusivity for all
- Incredible natural surroundings and stunning views
- Challenging, yet low risk
Benefits
- To recognize and share unique skills within the team
- Improve team cohesion and communication
- Promotes friendship development
- Encourages creative thinking
- Activity based learning that connects youth with nature
SECONDARY APPLICABLE BIG IDEAS
- + Grade 8 Applicable Big Ideas
- + Grade 9 Applicable Big Ideas
