Vertical Playpen

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.

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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.

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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 - [email protected]

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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 -[email protected]

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 - [email protected]

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 - [email protected]

Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com

Intro/Outro song - Future is Now by FLYIN

Bridge music - This is the Right Time by Orjan Karlsson