Team Strategy

July 21, 2012

Team Strategy

The other week, a group of campers spent some time planning the attack of Steven's kayak. They thought of elaborate scheme's that included developing alliances and several ways to have surprise attacks.  On Thursday morning, everyone was eager to get started and we did not wait long before plans were activated. Plan A was to soak Steven’s team with water guns, and after distributing the water guns among many members the soaking began.  It was a relative successful soaking campaign, but Steven was prepared with his own water gun as well as an effective way of using his paddle to counter soak.  Plan B was a distraction plan with part of the team distracting Steven’s team and the others sneaking in for a surprise attack.  The first, and only time, worked like planned and Steven’s team got another soaking.  Plan C took things to whole different level.  Three kids in the big blue raft came up with a strategy of luring Steven close to the raft by Armann talking to him.  Within the conversation he was to use the phrase “Happy 4^th of July” as a signal for the kids to jump into the water and flip Steven’s kayak.  As predicted, Steven came closer and closer as his conversation with Armann seemed rather innocent, and at the same time the boy’s anticipation for the attack grew bigger and bigger.  Finally, the signal was given and all three boys leaped into the river and swam quickly to the red kayak.  With a determined grip the team rocked the boat enough for Steven to flip into the river, and with that mission was accomplished. 

This was a great example of how Learning on the Log is able to capitalize and expand on one interest or passion.  A simple idea was expanded on, developed more, and found others to include in.  Each side had several team members who were eager to share their ideas on strategies and attacks.  Not only did each camper have to work to communicate his ideas, but they also had to take into consideration other peoples feelings and ideas.  They had to maintain a balance of meeting personal needs with an evolving team needs.  This is a continuous challenge for any team member on any team.


Don't worry, Steven was aware of this plan from the beginning and played along masterfully. In the end, he triumphed (even though the kids think they won of course)!!