Vertical Playpen

Vertical Playpen


Latest Episodes

Brain Chemistry and Play
November 29, 2022

Play brings us joy and is an essential component of experiential learning. In this episode Phil discusses the 4 primary neurochemicals that elicit happiness; Endorphins, Dopamine, Serotonin and Oxyt

Pond Traverse Problem Solving
November 22, 2022

If you were not limited by time, what problem solving activity would you like to lead? Today's featured activity with no time constraints - The Pond Traverse The traverse is an activity featured in Hi

Hanne Bailey - High 5 - Trainer
November 15, 2022

Hanne joins Phil to discuss; - Her road to working at High 5 - Training philosophy and what she says at the start of a workshop - How ducks are cute Be sure to stick around to the end for a great fish

Memorable Moments | Doug Cramphin
November 08, 2022

When you experience 40 years of adventure programming you accumulate many impactful moments with special individuals. In part 2 of our conversation with Doug, we hear about; - Creating ropes course el

Civil War Day | Doug Cramphin
November 01, 2022

There are so many opportunities within the 4 walls of the classroom for experiential learning. That is the overarching message behind this episode. Guest Host, Rich Keegan, sits down with Doug Cramphi

Building Comfort Zones | Tom Leahy
October 25, 2022

When was the last time you attended a professional training? Recently, Tom Leahy (Leahy & Associates) joined us at High 5 for a Level 2 Training led by Phil and during the week they found time to disc

World Wide Facilitation | Steve Ockerbloom
October 18, 2022

Facilitation has the possibility of opening doors to global travel and connections. In this episode, Steve Ockerbloom sits down with guest host Rich Keegan to discuss; - His memorable experiences faci

From 8 Track to Emoji | Jerrod Murr
October 04, 2022

How do we lead people of all generations more effectively? This is one of the questions Jerrod Murr tackles in his soon to be released new book - From 8 Track to Emoji - The Secret To Cross Generation

Back to School, Back to Adventure | Mark Friedrich
September 27, 2022

Do you operate an adventure program in a school? Are you interested in beginning one? Mark Friedrich (Milburn High School) joins Phil to discuss; - Running an Adventure Program in a school - How to ma

Questions About You and This or That
September 20, 2022

Phil, Sam and Jamie sit around a table at High 5 HQ and answer questions about themselves and play "This or That". Ubuntu Cards - https://store.high5adventure.org/collections/high-5-products/products/

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