First released in 1984, Silver Bullets has sold more than 250,000 copies worldwide and remains the defining text for adventure-based education. This completely rewritten 2nd edition features updated language, new activities and revised classics – bringing Karl Rohnke’s legendary collection to a new generation of facilitators.
What’s Inside
- 165+ group activities including ice-breakers, trust exercises, initiative problems and team challenges – every one designed to be immediate, involving and fun
- Activities grouped by type with clear instructions, photographs, diagrams and symbols indicating indoor/outdoor suitability and activity level
- A historical perspective on adventure programming that connects today’s practices to their roots
- Karl’s signature writing style – engaging, witty and deeply practical
Whether you’re looking for the original writing behind the true classics of our field, a fresh activity to refresh your curriculum, or simply want to enjoy one of the most entertaining facilitation books ever written, Silver Bullets belongs on your shelf.
Who It’s For
Essential for outdoor educators, camp leaders, adventure-based counsellors, PE teachers and anyone who uses experiential activities to build trust, cooperation and self-awareness in groups.
About the Author
Written by Karl Rohnke, best-selling author of 15 books and the pioneering force behind Project Adventure. Widely regarded as the godfather of adventure programming.
playmeo Connection
Many of Silver Bullets’ classic activities are featured on playmeo’s activity database (see section below) – pair it with a subscription to access video tutorials, facilitation tips and step-by-step instructions that bring these activities to life.
Published in 2010 (200 pages.)