2019 Team Building at Camp Fire Long Beach

Published October 15, 2019

The METRIC program welcomed 16 students to the program on September 6, 2019 in Camp Fire Long Beach with presentations from the Career Development Center and the Center for Community Engagement and a series of low- and high-rope challenge courses. Students worked extremely well in solving all challenge courses, the facilitator couldn't believe that it was the first time these people met!

The purposes of the rope courses were meant to:

  1. build camaraderie
  2. allow students to discover their inner strengths apply those strengths through structured activities
  3. provide a safe environment to stimulate students' leadership skills

Event Photos

students and faculty at team building event
Back row, left to right: Wendolyn, Luz, Andrew, Zachary, Jen-Mei, Cyna, Gino, Emmanuel. Front row, left to right: Annika, Janeth, Jordyn, Elaine, Chuhee, Sergio, Zoe, Natalie, Francine, Rami.
presentation by Career Development Center
Presentation from the Career Development Center on StrengthsQuest results.
low-rope activity
First low-rope activity and the explanation of the five-finger rule for team work.
magic stones activity
Magic Stones Activity: the team worked together to get everyone across an imaginary sea by strategically laying down the magic stones while touching the stones at all times.
rocking dock activity
Rocking Dock Activity: the team worked on getting everyone to stand within the last 3 slabs of either side of the dock without the dock touching the ground more than 3 times.
wall climb activity
Wall Climb Activity: two people go up at once while the rest of the team members help securing the rope. This activity proved to be harder than it seemed for the students.
jordyn and francine on wall climb
It is lonely up there; Jordyn and Francine took their time to enjoy the sweetness of victory.
Natalie on wall climb
Things can get tough, but always remember to have fun. Here is Natalie's moment.
Zoe and Luz on wall climb
Zoe and Luz's turn. Girls were killing it at this activity.
Jen-Mei and Chuhee on wall climb
Faculty did not disappoint! Jen-Mei made it all the way to the top! Mental toughness is a must in academia.
trapeze activity
Gino's brave display of jumping for the trapeze, and he did it with such a grace.