Expedition Behavior

Expedition and Group Behaviors
Group experiences in can be extremely positive if all members agree to live by the operating norms that are established at the beginning of any experience, regardless of length. It is important that there is intentional conversations at the beginning of any experience where the goals and ethos of the group are frontloaded and discussed openly. One aspect to this agreements should require the that if at any time a group member feels or thinks that a member of their party breeched the agreed upon norms, then the issue should be addressed immediately. Potential problems are only made more problematic when a group members chooses to not deal with an issue openly or bring it to the attention of a staff member.  It is important to note that many times when issues arise, it is because someone had a perception of a situation without ever asking for clarification.

Expedition behaviors focus on the relationships that the each member of group has developed or has potential to develop with themselves, others, and the environment.  Below are examples of different types of relationships that occur on any expedition:

• self relates to (rt.) self (challenges within yourself)
• self (rt.) individuals
• self (rt.) tent group
• self (rt.) group
• self (rt.) staff
• self (rt.) environment
• group (rt.) individuals
• group (rt.) environment
• staff (rt.) individuals
• staff (rt.) group