Did you say . . . "groups"?
Whether you're planning a corporate get-away, youth group/church event, Scout troop outing, family reunion or a party with your friends why not do it with us on the river? We can plan the fun, food, photos & lodging in one fell swoop!
Packages are available for 25 or more people.
Call Jenna at 1-888-88FLOAT.
ROCKIN 'R' RIVER RIDES
TEAM BUILDING ADVENTURE
OBJECTIVES
We strive for and hope everyone comes away knowing a little bit more about what makes them and each other tick. Some folks will rise to the top as natural born leaders while others will take the follower role. You'll discover who thinks logically, who takes charge, who needs direction, who your best problem-solvers and best communicators are and so on. You may realize that some people had strengths you were unaware of before and this can lead to properly placing them to take part in various tasks. People get to know their co-workers and themselves a little bit better than ever before. They can apply what they learn both to the workplace and in their personal lives.
ESTIMATED EVENT SCHEDULE
TIMEFRAME BASED ON 250 CFS DAM RELEASE.
1ST CROSSING TO MAIN LOCATION - LONGER TRIP/CLASS I&II RAPIDS
11:00 AM ARRIVE AT ROCKIN 'R' RIVER RIDES MAIN LOCATION AT 1405 GRUENE ROAD FOR CHECK-IN AT FRONT COUNTER & FINAL PAPERWORK
11:30 AM TRANSFER UP RIVER TO FIRST CROSSING PUT-IN
11:45 AM ARRIVE AT FIRST CROSSING PUT-IN
11:50 AM RIVER SAFETY SPEECH & BRIEFING BY LEAD GUIDE
12:00 Noon RAFT TEAM ASSIGNMENTS & LIFEJACKET DISTRIBUTION
12:15 PM LAUNCH RAFTS AND BEGIN TRIP
2:30 PM STOP FOR LAND ELEMENTS & LUNCH RIVERSIDE
3:00 PM CONTINUE RIVER TRIP AND ACTIVITIES
4:00 PM ARRIVE MAIN LOCATION FOR RIVER EXIT & CLOSING REMARKS
ONGOING DOWNRIVER ACTIVITIES
Mandatory activities performed at certain rapids or throughout river trip.
Please come prepared for the river and outdoor environment. You will need to consider bringing Lots-o-water, snacks, swimming clothes, water shoes, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses with security strap, personal items and medications, towel and dry clothes. This trip is designed to be fun as well as educational, water guns and nerf balls are allowed.
El Capitan-Guiding Through Rapids
Teams rotate guide to lead them through whitewater
- Teamwork and problem solving
- Leadership training
Paddle Balance
Teams balance paddles on their shoulders while floating unguided through a rapid.
- Teamwork and problem solving
- Performance under stress
Spinning Raft
Teams make alternating spins within a rapid.
Disgruntled Rafters
Teams unleash their best splash attack on other rafts in a timed free for all.
- Teamwork
- Performance under stress
Rest & River Relaxation
Teams snack, re-hydrate and recharge on land surrounded by the river environment.
- Team adaptability
- Relaxing in new surroundings
LAND-BASED ACTIVITIES
Hool-A-Hoop 30 min
Teammates form a straight line and pass through hool-a-hoops (one at each end of the line) without breaking the chain.
- Teamwork and problem solving
- Communication
Blueberry/Raspberry Mindbender 30 min
. . . . .sorry, can't divulge the secrets to this one. Just consider this to be a game of concentration ... and INTENSE communication
- Communication skills
- Concentration
RIVER-BASED ACTIVITIES
Sponge Bob River Ball 30 min
Team uses their paddles to throw a ball into a floating toob
- Teamwork and problem solving
- Leadership
Whitewater Rescue 30 min
Teams rescue person or object from river
River Crossing 30 min
Teams cooperate and arrange members to successfully cross river on foot.
- Teamwork
- Team planning and organization
Raft Balance 30 min
Teams cooperate to aid each member to walk perimeter of raft tube.
- Teamwork
- Planning and team organization
Raft Flipper 30 min
Team flip their raft, re-rites raft and reenters raft.
- Teamwork
- Planning and team organization
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