Play for the Kids

At-a-Glance

Play for the Kids is a half-day program (3.5 hours). This scavenger hunt at a local shopping center focuses on giving back to the community by purchasing items for kids in need.

Teams of 3 – 5 search for specific items or participate in shopping challenges while collecting points. The Game Time mission has teams competing in an informal Rock, Paper, Scissors stand-off or searching out a crossword puzzle at a local bookstore and answering a sampling of across and down clues. Teams enjoy the Keeping the Beat mission in which music, bands and noise-making are prevalent.

We complete the adventure by debriefing the day’s experiences and drawing parallels to workplace dynamics.

The Facilitators’ Role

Prep

• Review all pre-program communication.

Logistics

• Releases: collect and review for skipped signatures, cross-outs and missing dates; communicate with lead facilitator as needed.
• Supplies: distribute and collect team backpacks.
• Photos: take pictures throughout program and most important and often forgotten, a final large group photo.

Facilitation

• Lead facilitator introduces the program.
• Facilitators are strategically positioned to score each team’s mission and then distribute the next assignment. High energy and involvement with each team adds to the experience.
• Lead facilitator wraps up program by leading a large group scoring session and debrief with co-facilitators taking notes.

Clean-up

• Pack supplies for return shipping.

Why Play for the Kids is Such a Great Program!

• Programs can take place at an indoor or outside shopping area.
• Teams choose thoughtful gifts for the kids at local hospitals, shelters or community programs, which makes everyone feel like a winner.