Explore Austin Mentors will play group and team building games as Explorers arrive and eat Breakfast Tacos as usual. The Physical Fitness Tests, Mentors will go over Summer Wilderness Trip information packets with their class of Explorers (information included will be trip itinerary, gear lists and how parents can contact OWA in case of an emergency). The SWT info session will take about 30 minutes. We have planned a surprise appearance by members of the Austin Aztex professional soccer team to stop by for a meet and greet! After the Austin Aztex inspire our Explorers we will provide lunch followed by a choice of games such as kickball, soccer and ultimate frisbee.
8:00 AM Mentors arrive for Pre Brief
8:30 AM Explorers arrive (as Explorers arrive they drop off signed paperwork for the SWT and next year’s waivers at the table.)
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Mentors lead team building games
9:00 AM Mentors and Explorers go to Fitness Test areas (Explorers will test with a partner)
10:00 AM All Fitness Tests completed.
Mentors will pass out writstbands to Explorers that successfully completed the Challenge level in all fitness test categories. The top performers in each class will be recognized in front of the group as a whole.
10:00 – 10:30 AM Mentors talk about SWT and new policies (Expectations-i.e. attendance, behavior, etc.) 10:30 – 12:00 AM Austin Aztex Soccer players:
5-10 minute skills demonstration
15 minutes to talk about a day in the life of a soccer player and how they were able to become pro athletes
15 minute question and answer session between Explorer and the players
45 minute skills clinic