January Social Events
January's Social Event
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The Social Events on Jan 3 and Jan 11 involved a scavenger hunt, relays, balancing games, refreshments, and a lot of balloons. The 3 main activities revolved around the Native American culture: Make a Medicine Wheel, the Walk of Life, and Balancing Games.
Skills developed included the physical skills of balance, and the social skills of leadership and volunteerism. Creativity was encouraged.
24 children, 7 teens, 7 adults, and 2 elderly participated.
How to Make A Medicine Wheel
Group leaders wore hats. I wore a hat too, 'cuz I like to wear these hats.
Creative Balloon Popping
Clues were hidden in some balloons
The scavenger hunt is culturally referred to as a 'Vision Quest'.
Youth collected the clues by popping the balloon.
Some youth were reluctant to let the last balloons go, but in the end, they popped them.
Clean-up is a volunteer activity that most people avoid. Part of a social event's purpose is to make it fun.