If I can’t hear you, I turn the volume down

Age groups:

10-12, 13-14, 15-16

Activity duration:

Long activities (1hr 30 mins - 2hr 30 mins. Approx 2 hrs)

Skills worked on:

Social awareness, Relationship skills, Sense of belonging

Type of terrain:

Woods or similar natural/rural areas, Forest, mountains or nature areas with uneven terrain, Coastal or lake areas

Instructions

We guide the group to a watercourse or nature source, collecting materials such as wood, stones, leaves, and bark along the way or using what is already available on-site.

Participants are asked to remain silent, listen to the sounds of nature, and connect with them by creating new sounds using the collected materials.

As the activity progresses, a rhythm naturally emerges, with each participant gradually joining in and contributing to the melody. To achieve harmony, participants must listen to one another and adjust their volume to create a balanced and unified sound.