This
orienteering simulation will challenge you to and your staff:
This is a dynamic activity focused on communication. You will be
challenged physically, emotionally, and mentally. Teams will need
to make decisions 'on the fly', keeping a cool head in an ever-changing,
competitive environment. One of your most crucial responsibilities
will be managing your time. It is up to you to balance the demands
of planning and execution. In addition, whatever strategies you
develop must be consistent with the Mission, Dynamics and Structure
of this simulation. As well, cohesive teamwork is an essential component
and objective of this simulation. Task success will require no more
strenuous activity than walking or hiking.
Your team task involves using a G.P.S. unit, topographic maps, commercial
grade Motorola 5 watt 2-way radios, written and verbal instructions,
a set of clues, and a pen to find flags on a tract of land. Your
'field team' will be scouring the terrain to find the hidden flags
while back at "Command Central", 2 of your teammates are
the eyes and ears relaying the information that they have (i.e.
maps with specific locations and clues) via 2-way radios. Teams
in the field possess a blank map, a G.P.S. unit (with pre-existing
coordinates entered) and a 2-way radio and that's it! It's the entire
team's objective to communicate effectively and efficiently via
a 2- way radio in order to steer the "field team" in the
right direction so they can "capture the flag". Each specified
GPS landmark has 2 flags per location; therefore once the 2 flags
are captured, teams must switch directions immediately to one that
has not yet been eliminated.
Landmarks represent "projects" and are categorized under
4 levels of difficulty. Difficulty depends on the distance traveled
and the relative obscurity of the point. Successful accomplishment
of these projects results in securing the flag and, therefore, its
point value. Field teams can expect to walk between 1 and 3 miles
during this low-impact activity. As there is no running allowed,
all teams in the field will remain as 1 unit while on their quest.
This program is easily incorporated in both an "urban setting"
as well as in the backcountry, depending on your group's needs and
goals.
Customized programs, and specific quotes are available, based on
size of group, hours, budget and lead-time.
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