[Jeffy]

A warning about team building activities/icebreakers and kids:

Many of these kids have "done them all" when it comes to these activities, and will be less than enthused to participate. If the team leaders aren't willing to be enthusiastic and positive when doing the activities, they won't be beneficial.

It is just as important that the mentors take part in these activities as the kids if you are trying to build a team. I think a team barbecue is a very beneficial event. Ask some of the older students to reach out to the younger ones who may be shy or secluded. Same goes for parents, get them involved and socializing.

Another thing that I think helps is to have a non-robotics event during the meetings. We often play basketball or dodge ball. Another one that works well is to create a mock game field and have humans play as robots. It's fun, goofy and you may learn something about the game. I suggest you do these events one or two times a week.