High 5 Adventure - The Podcast

What are the differences between being a trainer in the US vs the UK? This was a question submitted to me by one of our listeners, so we reached out to Steve Woods, the Technical Director at Vertex Instructor Training, which is based in England, to see what differences and what similarities there are between us. This is a 2 part episode and in this part we discuss -  - Training newer practitioners - Growing in the industry thanks to influential facilitators - What is the essential component of a successful training Learn more about Vertex - https://www.vertex-training.co.uk/ Join the High 5 Training Team - https://high5adventure.org/job/full-time-adventure-educator-trainer/ Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro music - I've Found My Way by Hallman   Bridge music - This is the Right Time by Orjan Karlsson

What are the pros and cons to repeating activities? How do you handle participants who have experienced the activities before? These questions (and more) and discussed in this episode and Phil, Lisa, Chris and Jim discuss activity repetition. Tinker Book - https://store.high5adventure.org/collections/books-digital-resources/products/tinker-building-purposeful-experiences-from-classic-adventure-activities Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro music - I've Found My Way by Hallman Bridge music - This is the Right Time by Orjan Karlsson

What are some of the elements that are important to consider when modifying activities for your participants? Guest Host Rich Keegan chats with his friend and past colleague Jeff Dutko to discuss this very topic. Jeff has worked for many years at the Gengras Center - find more information here - https://www.gengrascenter.org/ Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro music - I've Found My Way by Hallman Bridge music - This is the Right Time by Orjan Karlsson

Hiring staff for summer camp can be a constant struggle. New thoughts and strategies should be considered. Phil and Greg (formally of the Mayhew program) sit down to discuss their thoughts on; - Creating a culture that encourages staff retention - Training staff - Staff hiring pitfalls *This was originally recorded in the winter of 2019* Connect with Greg - gregorystoutzenberger@gmail.com  Learn more about the Mayhew Program -https://www.mayhew.org/ Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro music - I've Found My Way by Hallman

How do you end your program, training or workshop? The Training Team (Phil, Rich, Chris and Lisa) discuss how they end a program or workshop with a group. Saying goodbye, closing activities and when to reflect with the group. Donate here - https://high5adventure.org/donate/ Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro music - I've Found My Way by Hallman Outro music - Hold My Hand by They Dream By Day

What do you do at the very start of your program, training or workshop? In this episode members of our training team (Phil, Rich, Chris and Lisa) discuss how they begin a program or workshop with a group. Activities that set the tone, strategies to connect with the group early on and coping with awkward silences. Priya Parker Ted Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppfONdsOkWI Donate here - https://high5adventure.org/donate/ Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro music - I've Found My Way by Hallman Outro music - Hold My Hand by They Dream By Day    

Play brings us joy and is an essential component of experiential learning.   In this episode Phil discusses the 4 primary neurochemicals that elicit happiness; Endorphins, Dopamine, Serotonin and Oxytocin, as well as activities that you can use with your participants to help participants experience them. Disclaimer: Phil is not a neuroscientist. Donate here - https://high5adventure.org/donate/ Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro music - Future is Now by FLYIN Bridge music - This is the Right Time by Orjan Karlsson Outro music - Hold My Hand by They Dream By Day

If you were not limited by time, what problem solving activity would you like to lead? Today's featured activity with no time constraints - The Pond Traverse The traverse is an activity featured in High 5's Edge of Leadership summer program that really embodies the concept of problem solving. Phil is joined by Anne Louise Wagner, and 2 past participants, Martha Lavigne from Keene High School and her former student Meagan McLaughlin to discuss their shared experiences. Donate here - https://high5adventure.org/donate/ Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro music - Future is Now by FLYIN Bridge music - This is the Right Time by Orjan Karlsson Outro music - Hold My Hand by They Dream By Day

Hanne joins Phil to discuss; - Her road to working at High 5 - Training philosophy and what she says at the start of a workshop - How ducks are cute Be sure to stick around to the end for a great fish joke. Kyoob - https://store.high5adventure.org/products/kyoob?_pos=1&_sid=15975c890&_ss=r Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro/Outro song - Future is Now by FLYIN Bridge music - This is the Right Time by Orjan Karlsson  

When you experience 40 years of adventure programming you accumulate many impactful moments with special individuals. In part 2 of our conversation with Doug, we hear about; - Creating ropes course elements and well known activities with Karl Rohnke - Polar dips in honor of beloved facilitators - Mountaineering experiences that test abilities to recognize risk and acknowledge struggle. Ubuntu Cards - https://store.high5adventure.org/collections/high-5-products/products/ubuntu-cards Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro/Outro song - Future is Now by FLYIN Bridge music - This is the Right Time by Orjan Karlsson

There are so many opportunities within the 4 walls of the classroom for experiential learning. That is the overarching message behind this episode. Guest Host, Rich Keegan, sits down with Doug Cramphin, longtime facilitator and educator to discuss; - Bringing adventure and experiential education into the classroom - Using experiential education to teach about the civil war. Tinker Book - https://store.high5adventure.org/collections/books-digital-resources/products/tinker-building-purposeful-experiences-from-classic-adventure-activities Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro/Outro song - Future is Now by FLYIN Bridge music - This is the Right Time by Orjan Karlsson

When was the last time you attended a professional training? Recently, Tom Leahy (Leahy & Associates) joined us at High 5 for a Level 2 Training led by Phil and during the week they found time to discuss; - His start in the industry and those that inspired him. - An alternative perspective on comfort zones. - Advice for those wanting a career in adventure education. Connect with Tom - tom@leahy-inc.com ROAM Storage Case - https://store.high5adventure.org/collections/equipment-storage/products/roam-adventure-co-rugged-casses Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Song - Future is Now by FLYIN Bridge music - This is the Right Time by Orjan Karlsson

Facilitation has the possibility of opening doors to global travel and connections. In this episode, Steve Ockerbloom sits down with guest host Rich Keegan to discuss; - His memorable experiences facilitation around the world - Advice for professionals wanting to expand their facilitation work - His thoughts on the industry at large. Connect with Steve -info@creativehorizonstraining.com Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro/Outro song - Future is Now by FLYIN Bridge music - This is the Right Time by Orjan Karlsson

How do we lead people of all generations more effectively? This is one of the questions Jerrod Murr tackles in his soon to be released new book - From 8 Track to Emoji - The Secret To Cross Generational Leadership In this episode Jerrod joins Phil to discuss; - How love and passion informs his work - What brought him into the experiential learning world - The genesis of the book and what we can learn from reading it Find more about Jerrod and the book - jerrodmurr.co Learn about Paradigm Shift - paradigmshiftleadership.com Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro/Outro song - Future is Now by FLYIN

Do you operate an adventure program in a school? Are you interested in beginning one? Mark Friedrich (Milburn High School) joins Phil to discuss; - Running an Adventure Program in a school - How to manage short class times (43mins) - His 8 week curriculum - Methods to incorporate the larger school community into the program Want to reach out to Mark, heres how; Email - mark.friedrich@millburn.org Twitter: @AdventureEdGuy Instagram: adventure.ed.guy TikTok: @adventureedguy Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzNKXdBkHSqe6UqaBXwObzg Ubuntu Cards - https://store.high5adventure.org/collections/facilitation-tools/products/ubuntu-cards Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro/Outro song - Future is Now by FLYIN Bridge music - This is the Right Time by Orjan Karlsson  

Phil, Sam and Jamie sit around a table at High 5 HQ and answer questions about themselves and play "This or That". Ubuntu Cards - https://store.high5adventure.org/collections/high-5-products/products/ubuntu-cards Submit any questions you have to either; - Instagram - @verticalplaypen - Email - podcast@high5adventure.org Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro/Outro song - Future is Now by FLYIN Bridge music - This is the Right Time by Orjan Karlsson

Do you find learning names challenging? Especially when you are leading a 1-day program? In this "Listener Question" episode, Phil gives 2 ideas on how he learns names during shorter programs. Adventure Basics Training  - https://store.high5adventure.org/collections/multi-day-workshops-and-trainings/products/adventure-basics-level-1-training?_ga=2.88191451.15375352.1662925267-1772421505.1613053803 Submit any questions you have to either; - Instagram - @verticalplaypen - Email - podcast@high5adventure.org Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro/Outro song - Future is Now by FLYIN Bridge music - This is the Right Time by Orjan Karlsson

Do you struggle with encouraging reluctant participants to participate? In this Listener Question episode, Phil addresses this topic and discusses; - Creating Engaging agendas - Being aware of activity types - Giving participants purposeful roles Spot markers - https://store.high5adventure.org/collections/props-throwables/products/spot-markers Reach out to Phil either via Instagram - @verticalplaypen email - podcast@high5adventure.org Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro/Outro song - Future is Now by FLYIN

Join Phil and Rich as they travel together for a training. So many great conversations go unrecorded when traveling for work so in this episode we had a microphone ready as we discussed; - Best and Worst Traveling stories - A couple of canadian misadventures - The luxuries of airtravel 30 years ago Reach out to Phil either via Instagram - @verticalplaypen email - podcast@high5adventure.org Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro/Outro song - Future is Now by FLYIN

Are you looking for a career in the adventure industry? One of the main driving reasons for creating the podcast was to highlight the many ways that people have found careers in the adventure industry. This summer Phil wrote an article for Adventure Park Insider (API) titled "Mapping Career Paths". In this episode Phil reads the article while using the voices of those professionals featured in the article. Subscribe to API - https://adventureparkinsider.com/subscribe-to-the-adventure-park-insider-magazine/ Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro/Outro song - Future is Now by FLYIN Article song - At First Light by Gavin Luke