The children are planning to build a teepee. Since Max has negative memories of building a teepee when he was a child, he is too worried to let the children do it alone. The children don't really object to Max's actions, but in the adventure, they will be very happy and proud to show that they are able to build a canoe without the help of an adult! This experience will now give them the opportunity to proudly say to the adults: "We can do it on our own!"