Team Building

The Camp Magruder Team Building Program consists of a series of challenges for individuals and groups, requiring problem solving, communication, cooperation, trust, and teamwork for their completion. The challenges draw on the strengths and commitment of each member of the group.

Team Building programs typically utilize group games and initiatives, the low ropes course, the Giant Swing and lots of fun. Facilitated discussions apply learning to interactions and relationships of the group, and encourage personal growth.

Recommended group size is 8 to 15 people; larger groups may choose to divide into smaller groups with additional facilitators. Groups are encouraged to schedule their program at least 2 weeks in advance but shorter notice is accepted and is dependent upon staff availability. In groups of participants under 18 years of age, an adult presence is required for each 8 youth.

Small groups will be challenged to work together and trust one another while overcoming increasingly more difficult obstacles. The team building program is supervised in a safe, challenging and fun manner.

Team building programs shall help each participant to accomplish the following:

• Experience and growth
• Learn more about themselves in relation to their own skills, talents, and growth areas
• Become more confident and trusting of themselves and others
• Laugh and have fun Leave with a sense of accomplishment, having met goals and expectations

Team Building Basics

Ideal for groups just getting to know each other. Participants will learn how to communicate and listen to each other better and will develop a higher level of trust. Includes group initiatives and some low ropes course elements. Program is 2 hours in length. No minimum age requirement but participants must be at least in 3rd grade to use the ropes course elements. The rate is $12 per person. (minimum 8 people)

Team Building and Beyond -- Best Value!

Includes orientation, trust building, group dynamics, conflict resolution, goal setting, and ground rules development. Participants will use group initiatives, low ropes course elements, and the Giant Swing. Recommended for school groups, teachers, community planning teams and government agencies. Youth groups may enjoy this as part of their weekend program. Program lasts approximately 4 hours. Minimum age is 9th grade. The rate is $20 per person. (minimum 8 people)

Fun and Games

Get better acquainted with some small and large group games. Add some fun to your program. No minimum or maximum size. Any age will be considered. We may be able to go to your location! The rate is $2 per person per hour ($25/hour minimum per facilitator - up to 20 people per facilitator).

Giant Swing

Bring your team together for a thrilling experience on our Giant Swing. Utilizing a full body harness, several large cables, a helmet, and a big rope, your teammates will pull you up 50 feet in the air. When you let go you will experience a free-fall sensation, along with wind in your hair and views of the ocean. Group members will be encouraged to cheer for their teammates, encourage each other with positive words and just have fun. Participants must be at least high school age, and be able to fit securely in the harness. A minimum of 8 people is required in order to pull each participant up the hill. The rate is $5 per person.

Team Building Retreat

Groups who may be interested in having the camp staff lead your weekend retreat with a team building-based program are asked to contact the Program Director. Team Building retreats will utilize group initiatives, ropes course elements, Giant Swing, goal setting activities and setting a course for the future. Possible 8 to 10 hour program includes: 2 hours Friday evening, 3 hours Saturday morning, 2 hours Saturday afternoon, and 2 hours Saturday evening. Contact the camp for rate.

Contact the Program Services Director to schedule your next team building event.