Challenging Outdoor Games

Jon Williams

Calling school aged youth! Experience the fun of teambuilding activities! Story lines and random objects will be used as you work together as a group to beat a challenge. There’s no need to worry if your group is unsuccessful at “the goal” because knowledge, skills and fun can certainly be gleaned from the experience. Each session is organized to generate opportunities to learn and use teamwork, communication, decision making, leadership skills, and trust. Sessions are fun and fast paced and most include a short, age appropriate debrief to shed light on those “aha” moments.

Two sessions: Grades 3-6 & Grades 7-12

Bio

Jon Williams received his BS in Sports Medicine at Old Dominion University. Some of Jon’s leadership experiences include personal training, ski instructing, raft guiding, ropes course instructing, and later, co-teaching swing dancing with his wife, Kimberly. Jon is currently the Assistant Executive Director of the Harvest Outreach Center, a grassroots non-profit providing mental health services to “at risk” youth in Amherst and Campbell County schools. Jon is a Qualified Mental Health Professional and a Certified Professional in Human Resources. Starting direct care work at Harvest Outreach 15 years ago, Jon began using his love of the outdoors and teambuilding games to teach the youth various social skills, trust, and coping skills. As a director, he continues to use his love for team challenges by leading the staff through icebreaker activities and teambuilding games during trainings throughout the year. Jon always looks forward to helping others, but particularly enjoys having fun while doing something together.

More Workshops

Africulture

Africulture

Join Michael to learn about the principles, practices, plants and people of african descent that have contributed to American agriculture. BIO...

The “Landless” Farmers

The “Landless” Farmers

Matt and Rachel Palma of Restoration Acres Farm will be leading us on a walking tour of their Pastured Pig operation while sharing the heart and...

Chelsea Harlan

Chelsea Harlan

Chelsea Harlan is a poet from Sedalia, Virginia. Her debut full-length collection, Bright Shade, was recently selected by Jericho Brown as the...

Wild Watercolors

Wild Watercolors

Create a nature-inspired watercolor art piece. Get into the creative flow by trusting your natural instincts and paying attention to the present...

The Art of Live Looping

The Art of Live Looping

Live looping performance has become more and more popular with many different looping effect pedals currently on the market. Anyone who has given a...

Eating Acorns

Eating Acorns

Acorns are one of the most abundant and under-utilized wild foods in the United States. In this workshop we will cover the basics of identification,...

Biodynamic Composting

Biodynamic Composting

Curious about compost? A simple pile of discarded refuse does not make compost. Real compost transforms into humus. Trash piles hardly ever make...

What is this & Can I eat it?

What is this & Can I eat it?

This workshop will focus on the most highly prized and sought-after species of wild edible mushrooms that are native to Virginia and the Appalachian...