GUIDE's Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, December 7 at 4 pm. If you would like to attend the meeting, please contact Jessica Andrews-Wilson at jessica@guideinc.org.

Team Building and Icebreakers

Icebreaker: Jump In, Jump Out

Jump In, Jump Out This icebreaker is great for getting your group warmed up, both physically and mentally! It activates listening and communication skills while letting your group have fun and laugh at their own mistakes. You can also use this activity to talk about...

Team Building Activity: Commercial Spots

Commercial Spots This is a great activity to get your participants’ creative juices flowing! They’ll learn important skills such as how to work together to create a presentation as well as how to communicate that information to others. It’s incredibly fun, too! In...

Icebreaker: Rock Paper Scissors Extreme

Rock Paper Scissors Extreme This activity is one that was created and introduced to us by some of our Georgia Teen Institute Youth Staff several years ago and has taken off since then! We love it as an icebreaker, a brain break activity and even just as a quick game...

Team Building Activity: Human Knot

Human Knot Many may be familiar with this activity as it is a tried and tested way to encourage your group to work together in close physical proximity to complete a task. Facilitate this activity to create a discussion about trust, leadership, group cooperation,...

Icebreakers: Pterodactyl and Zip Bing

Pterodactyl and Zip Bing These icebreakers are so much fun and guaranteed to give your group a good laugh! We recommend incorporating either one into the beginning of a Youth Action Team meeting, in your classroom for a brain break or with your staff to liven things...

Team Building Activity: Save the Canister

Save the Canister We had a great time at Georgia Teen Institute (GTI) 2015, especially when we worked with our Youth Action Teams during Team Meetings and with other youth from across the state in Family Group! At GTI, one way we engage youth is by providing multiple...