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Anderson Vacations’ team
building programs are unique, challenging, fun
and keep everyone involved. We can combine a selection
of activities to create one-half day or whole
day event. These activities can of course be extended
to incorporate as many one-half or whole days
as desired. And, we can divide your group into
any number of teams that will spend the day competing
in, enjoying, and learning from an assortment
of events and challenges.
Many of our activities can be completed in as
little as 15 minutes, making them perfect for
breakout sessions, though most of our exercises
are somewhat longer. Groups can often complete
3 - 4 of our individual events within an hour
to an hour and a half, and can comfortably complete
5 of our events within a three hour time frame.
All of our activities are easily adaptable to
group size and many can be conducted either indoors
or outdoors.
Pricing will vary depending on the number
of individuals participating in an event, on the
length of the event, and on the particular team
building event selected. Ask our expert event
planners for an exact price based on your group
and your specific choice of programs.
Here is another exciting idea as to how to spend
one-half day with your team.
A hiker has found the remains of an animal and
it is up to you and your team to identify who
the victim is and who did it. Full of ambiguities
from the “witnesses” to the clues,
your team must unravel the mystery before the
other teams do. This is a fast paced, fun filled
logistical challenge where your team must use
their best communication skills, resources and
common sense to gather the clues, question the
witnesses and piece it all together. And, along
the way, you just might learn something about
nature.
All teams begin at the “Crime Scene”
where the first task is to identify the victim.
From there they head out to one of six stations
to begin collecting evidence in order to identify
the killer. Since there may be several “suspects”
the teams must not miss any evidence. Therefore
the teams are required to collect evidence from
each of the six stations, as any missed evidence
could result in a “miss-trial” in
the court room.
- Gives some evidence about one of the weapons
used on the victim. Unique tools will assist in
your investigation.
- You will be given some information on an area
where a clue lies buried in the forest.
- It seems the perpetrator has left behind some
physical evidence; problem is, so have other “suspects”
and some innocent by-standers. Can you sort out
who should be a suspect and who should not?
- The perpetrator has also left behind evidence
of a motive for killing our victim. A series of
logistics is called for as well as patience as
you trace the killer’s movements over the
last 12 hours!
- You will find some evidence about our victim,
his habits and where he lives. From this, you
must deduce information about the victim to get
more information about the killer.
- You will meet with a forensics and ballistics
expert to learn about the victim’s injuries
and wounds. You will have a variety of weapons
found at the crime scene to test, including firing
a gun into ballistics gel (please note all weapons
are rendered harmless, and the gun is not a real
one).
At each Station there are opportunities to win
bonus points that the teams can use at the end
of the day. But at most stations, they will not
know until later whether they have earned the
bonus points.
At the end of the day, all teams will have a
chance to present their evidence of who the killer
is to the “District Attorney” to determine
if their case will stand up in court. Of course,
the first team done will be given the first opportunity
to present their case and possibly be the overall
winners.
Potential Program Locations: Kananaskis
or Bow Valley, Canmore/Banff, other locations.
Time Period: One-Half Day -
3 to 4 hours (can be extended to full-day).
Inclusions: All equipment,
staff and “CSI – Nature Murder Mystery”
themed layout.
Group Size: Variable.
Season: Year round
Be a part of your own CSI team and investigate
a mysterious Rocky Mountain murder! Your team
will compete against other teams to be the best
and most accurate at determining the killer, the
location, and the time the murder took place.
After a quick inspection of the crime scene, where
you’ll gather as many clues as possible,
your team will head out to various locations in
Banff, where you’ll find important evidence.
Remember, everyone you meet is a potential suspect!
Use your brains and your portable “CSI Lab”
kit to interpret the evidence! Your team will
need problem solving skills, some map reading
skills, and an ability to conduct some interesting
experiments in order to be the best team, and
solve all the mysteries in this fun and challenging
event.
- Uncover hidden messages
- Use “luminal” to find traces
of blood
- Decipher recorded messages
- “Analyze” ink samples
Program Location: Kananaskis
or Bow Valley, Canmore/Banff (may also be held
in other locations)
Group Size: Variable
Inclusions: All equipment, staff
and “CSI - Rockies” themed layout.
Time Period: 3.0 to 4 hours
Season: Year round.
Contact
our knowledgeable staff today to discuss designing
your group’s unique Team Building Program.
Some very shady characters
are lurking about in dark suits and sunglasses.
A briefcase is brought forward to one of these
characters, who opens it and displays the following
message: “Your BOSS has been kidnapped and
is in grave danger.”
It is now the task of each team to overcome obstacles,
find clues, solve codes and Rescue the Boss.
The following are samples of the types of challenges
that may face each team:
Each team must design, build and test a structure
that will successfully support a raw egg dropped
from a height of 2 metres. The resources provided
are 24 drinking straws, 1 roll of masking tape,
a 6 foot ladder and a plastic drop sheet. The
teams will have 4 minutes to design, build and
test their prototype.
The teams
have arrived at the edge of drop-off and must
lower one of their team members down the cliff
in order to retrieve the next clue, which lies
in a box hanging halfway down the cliff face.
The ascending team member will then have the choice
to rappel the rest of the way down the cliff or
have his/her team mates haul them back to the
top.
Teams
must maneuver a small remote controlled vehicle,
fitted with a mirror, underneath a minivan in
search of the next clue. Only by finding and copying
the correct information, as reflected in the mirror,
can the teams successfully solve the puzzle and
move on.
Each team is faced with the problem of moving
a small orb, suspended on a ring, and held by
many lines that point out from the ring. The orb
must be moved from its resting place to another
location in order to stop the nuclear countdown
and the potential explosion. If, during the transfer,
the orb falls from its resting place, the team
must start over with the clock still ticking.
Within
a specified time limit, each team must build a
series of connections between a start and end
platform with 8 foot 2 x 4’s. Unless each
board is carefully and accurately placed, the
boards may fall in the spaces between the platforms.
And having a board touch the ground means starting
over.
As each team completes their challenges, they
must turn in their codebook, including the identified
“success phrase”. Once
the accuracy of their “success phrase”
has been verified, each team is provided with
half of the numerical combination for the lock
on the radio box. The balance of the information
compiled in each team’s code book will provide
the correct radio frequency and password for the
radio so that they can call and have the kidnapping
victim released.
Potential Program Locations:
Anywhere with room to investigate the kidnapping
and solve the crime!
Time Period: 3 to 4 hours
Inclusions: All equipment, staff
and a “CSI” themed layout.
Group Size: Variable
Season: Year round.
Contact
our knowledgeable staff today to discuss designing
your group’s unique Team Building Program.
Remember to ask
the Anderson Vacations’
staff to help you design and build the perfect
program for you. In the past we've developed programs
as varied as overnight road rally events, western
themed and sports themed game events, orienteering
courses, in fact, all of the programs listed above
were at one time unique events in their own right.
You can also combine a team building event with
a keynote presentation to build additional employee
value into your event. Or you can include guided
hikes, walks, snowshoe trips, slide presentations,
and sightseeing tours to create a complete Rocky
Mountain package.
Our competent,
knowledgeable, and experienced guides and facilitators
are the foundation of our programs. They come
from many different backgrounds, but choose to
make the mountains their home because of their
love of nature and the outdoors. They share a
passion for the wilderness, wildlife and history
of the region and they are eager to share that
experience and knowledge with you!
Your custom designed program can be delivered
at any time of the year. Our network of Guides/Facilitators
is available to offer programs in a broad range
of locations. No matter the location, we are committed
to designing and delivering a program that combines
the best of people, place and product.
As all packages are customized to meet the specific
request and needs of the client. Prices will vary
depending on the number of individuals participating
in an event, on the length of the event, and on
the particular team building event selected. Ask
us for an exact price based on your group and
your specific choice of activities.
Can be arranged to all locations.
Can be arranged at local hotels, lodges and resorts.
Meals can be incorporated into the packages,
if requested. |
