By Katie
With summer officially in full swing, Vision Youth hosted its
annual Opening and Orientation weekend to welcome new and returning
participants and parents to yet another exciting year!
Saturday’s festivities were kicked off bright and early at
Unionville’s Carlton Park with a series of warm-up games including Blob Tag,
The Shoe Pile game, and Link Tag.
“Ice-breaking” activities allowed
the program’s newest participants the chance to meet many other Visioneers and
volunteers while being active.
Both Bronze and Silver participants were also asked to sit down alongside counsellors and volunteers to create a list of values and responsibilities that were expected from themselves and others. Many new and returning participants suggested ideas including having an open mind, helping others, and respecting different opinions and people alike.
After discussion and deliberation
of the standards set in place, Visioneers and volunteers took turns signing the
list to commit their agreement in creating a positive and open
environment.
Counsellors and Silver Visioneers
also hosted a series of different team-building games played by the Bronze
teams to help members familiarise with one another and practice teamwork
skills.
Activities such as creating and
presenting Team Cheers, “Huckle Buckle”, “Human Knot”, a park-wide Scavenger
Hunt, and a team Obstacle Courses introduced Bronzes to friendly competition,
physical activity and the many aspects of working in a team, such as
communication, organisation, and support.
After much fun and excitement,
Vision Youth’s 2016-2017 orientation day was concluded with a final friendly
match of European Handball, and well-deserved Popsicles for all. Surely a
successful start to a great year ahead!
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