Suspension game

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The participants are driven by car to a place where they do not know so well. From this place the participants have to find their way back to the starting point

Security

  • Since the participants are on their own (without a leader), it makes sense to choose a terrain in which there are no major hazards.
  • The groups should be designed in such a way that experienced participants are present everywhere.
  • Because participants cannot see out of the window during the car ride, some may become nauseous.
  • Each group should be given a cell phone (without GPS) for emergencies.
  • A car with a driver should be available as an emergency car.

Learning effect on the participants

  • It promotes the independence of the participants.
  • The participants are on their own.
  • The older participants learn to take responsibility for the younger participants.

Interesting for the leaders

  • The leaders can recognize which participants take responsibility.
  • The behavior of participants without leaders quickly becomes visible.

Tips and Miscellaneous

  • The game can be wrapped in a story (e.g. Noah).
  • Maps (cutouts) and compass should be given to participants.
  • The game should be tried out with the leadership team first.
  • One afternoon before this game, map and compass skills can be practiced with the participants.

Poster at the vernissage

Source reference

  • Cover photo: heinz dahlmanns / pixelio.de
  • Poster: BESJ Teamweekend 2017, www.besj.ch
  • Idea: This idea comes from the "Ideas Vernissage" at BESJ Teamweekend 2017.For more ideas from this vernissage, see the article BESJ Teamweekend 2017.

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