Activities can break down relational barriers quickly especially for those who need more than a cup of coffee to bond! These first few weeks, take your group out together and create bonds through common experience, inside jokes, and new memories. Here are some ideas:
Hike the ‘M’ – Go right over the top of when you have your D-group scheduled, or go late at night with headlamps, grab a couple groups from the same pond and go together.
Play Ultimate Frisbee – Any activity that gets the blood pumping and people running into each other can bond a group. A group may want to challenge another group to a game. The common ‘enemy’ could bond your D-group! =)
Have Dinner together – Gather your group and make dinner in someone’s house, or go out to dinner. Girls may want to get dressed up and guys may want to go to an all you can eat and see what you can put down. An especially smart guys group may want to ask a girls group to do something together…
Go on an overnight Camping Trip – They came to Bozeman for the outdoors so take them out! One night under the stars and you have a group. Just remind them of the circle of trust or you may have stories circulating of the crazy stuff that goes on.
Have a Game Night – Take the night off of D-group and teach your new friends Texas Hold ‘em or Play a memorable game of Catch Phrase or Cranium. Laughing and a little competition are good for the soul.
