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Smart packing helps you to enjoy every adventure. Here are some packing tips to ensure less stress and more fun during your experience. Know Your Environment Make sure to check the weather before you embark on your journey! Consider the weather when packing clothing. It is better to prepare correctly the first time than to learn this lesson the hard way. I took part in leading a camping trip in Island Park outside of Yellowstone National Park. We all decided to sleep in Hammo

Comfort Zone This is the zone where one feels the highest level of comfortability. You are not challenged and not experiencing a thrill or adventure in this zone. This zone is where you feel the most in control of yourself and your surroundings. This zone leaves you in a relaxed and unchallenged mental state. Stretch zone This zone is also known as the Growth Zone. The Stretch Zone is outside of your Comfort Zone. It encourages adventure and challenge without being overwhelmi

Human Knot Everyone holds hands with two different people across from them in a circle, without letting go participants must figure out how to untangle the knot. This activity encourages creative thinking and demonstrates the importance of having effective communication skills. Name Song Game  Pick a simple melody of a song such as “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and sing everyone’s name around the circle to the tune of the song chosen. Change songs or see if individuals can si

Becoming Disciples of Christ & Developing Christlike Attributes Christ is the example of a perfect leader. He showed compassion, humility, forgiveness, patience, kindness, love, and strength. There are ways that you can develop these qualities in simple and powerful ways at OFY. You can offer support and praise during an activity, help someone who is feeling sick, or sit with someone who might be lonely. Showing gratitude and respect at OFY is another way to further develop i