Less is More: Propless & Prop-Less Games for Experiential Learning
Great experiential learning does not depend on expensive equipment, large spaces, or complicated setups.
This highly practical and energetic masterclass explores how meaningful learning experiences can be created using little to no props, while still fostering connection, reflection, teamwork, and active engagement. Designed for educators, trainers, camp instructors, and facilitators, this workshop introduces a wide range of adaptable games and activities that can be used across different settings, groups, and learning objectives. Participants will explore the principles behind effective game leadership, facilitation, and activity modification, while discovering how to creatively leverage available environments and resources. More than just a collection of activities, this session focuses on the deeper craft of experiential facilitation, understanding participants, adapting in real time, and creating experiences that balance challenge, fun, and meaningful learning.
Whether you work in classrooms, camps, outdoor programmes, or leadership development spaces, this masterclass will expand your facilitation toolkit with practical strategies you can immediately apply.
Here’s How You Will Benefit
By the end of this masterclass, you will:
- Learn a wide range of propless and low-resource experiential activities
- Strengthen your skills in game leadership and facilitation
- Understand how to modify and adapt activities for different groups and contexts
- Explore how games can build trust, communication, leadership, and community
- Improve your ability to analyze participant needs, group dynamics, and programme goals
- Gain practical tools to create engaging experiences in limited spaces or resource-constrained environments
- Expand your “bag of tricks” with activities that are simple, flexible, and highly impactful
- Each participant will receive two game resource books (Propless Games and Prop-Less Games) containing more than 200 training games, valued at US$54 or 1800Baht. (For first 30 sign-ups only)
Date
17 September, 2026
Venue
Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok
Costs
3,300 THB 100 USD Approximately
Who should attend
- Experiential educators
- Trainers and facilitators
- Risk management and accreditation professionals
- Camp instructors and outdoor educators
- Teachers and programme leaders
SUBJECT EXPERTS & MASTER FACILITATORS
Allan Lee
Allan Lee has over 30 years of experience in training, facilitation, and outdoor education. He has designed and facilitated hundreds of experiential learning programmes focused on personal growth, teamwork, and education.
He is the author of the widely recognized books Propless Games and Prop-Less Games, and currently serves as a Principal Lecturer specializing in Teaching & Learning at Republic Polytechnic.
Tan Ai Chin
Tan Ai Chin is Assistant Director at the School of Sports & Health at Republic Polytechnic, home to Singapore’s only Diploma in Outdoor Education.
An award-winning lecturer and curriculum designer, she has over 20 years of experience leading and reviewing outdoor education programmes in Singapore and internationally. Her expertise includes facilitation, instructional design, outdoor leadership, kayaking, and climbing.