Stretching River

December 15, 2023

Intro to the Stretching River

Kitchen Connections
From Deeper Joy

Parameters: more than two people, in person. Access to a kitchen and cooking equipment. Depending on the capacity and skill level of your group, decide which tasks you as facilitator will hold and which the group will hold. In the end consider, why is food important in community?
Pins and Needles
From Deeper Joy

Parameters: 4 or more people, in person. The object of the game is to collaborate on making a structure. Before play starts, give everyone who wants one a leadership role to play with. Ex: Amplify everything the person to the right of you suggests. Facilitate a decision making process with the group
Reverse Prank
From Deeper Joy

Parameters: Any number, in person or online. Offer affirmation and collaborate as a group as you conspire with each other to plan a kind surprise for someone that will brighten their day.
Ropes Course
From Deeper Joy

Parameters: more than 2 people in person. It’s possible to do a ropes course with a group of wide ranging abilities and bodies. This is a list of questions to ask before designing or booking an experience.
The Party Party
From Deeper Joy

Parameters: more than 2 people, in person and/or virtually. Plan an event together! You group could plan an hour long experience, a half day, an overnighter or a weekend experience. Consider how to make it inclusive, safe, accessible, sustainable and equitable.