Intro Activities 2026
September has long-looong passed and now we reminisce about the WOT Intro Activities, the month where new kiddos from all over the world, or prospective members, have a look at what they can do at the WOT.
We kicked off the intro activities with the Marble Pump Course. Using PVC pipes, some adhesive and of course marbles, the paired up kiddos made their own Marble Water Pumps. The spraying power of these pumps were comparable to a water gun, making it very tempting to have a water fight. Fortunately, that did not happen and instead there was a very cosy and warm bonfire to complete the day.
The following day came the Soldering Course. Kiddos worked in pairs and triplets to create a simple circuit with a small switch to alternate between 2 LEDs. For many, it was their first time soldering, making it a new experience for them. The circuit also acted as a fidget toy with a sharp click when you change between the LEDs.
A week later was the popular Workshop Course. Working in a proper workshop, kiddos get to use some of the tools such as the angle grinder. They also got the opportunity to weld, making a bookend in pairs. Of course, what is a WOT night without a bonfire.
Then came the not so popular WoYoCo Night, which got repurposed to another Workshop course! Levelling up their welding skills, kiddos attempted to weld an airtight cube. This proved to be quite a challenge as welding a perfect seal is near impossible for with little experience. Nevertheless, we tried our best, and made some shiny cubes.
After a nice 5 days is when we had the Pump Drilling activity split between 2 days. With the best turnout of the intro activities, it was bound to be an unforgettable experience. The first session is the introduction of well drilling. Kiddos learnt about many, many different drilling techniques, specifically wet drilling, and listened to the amazing experiences of Wotters.
On the second day, after a scrumptious dinner filling us up, we began drilling. This process was very physically demanding, but it was very rewarding… except for the occasional spraying of muddy water (There is also a nice WoYoCo reel if you have yet to see it on Instagram). The kiddos continued drilling deep into the night, ending at 00:20. We drilled a hole of a whopping 12 metres deep!! Unfortunately we did have to fill it back up so as to not have pitfalls in the middle of WOT terrain. The night ended off with a nice bonfire to recover some of the fatigue.
For the final introduction activities, we have the project nights that span across 2 days. Kiddos got to experience what it is like to be at a typical WOT evening. With active WOT members taking the lead, kiddos helped with various projects such as the Hydroponics system and painting the bakfiets. Just to close off the activities, we had a warm bonfire. At the end of the intro activities, the kiddos truly had the full range of experiences of what it is like to be a WOT member.
