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Session 7 - Obstacle course adventures

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All Together
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Be Active 66%

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Session summary

The activity for this session builds trust and teamwork within the Drey. The Squirrels will create obstacle courses in small groups, then it’ll be time to take a deep breath and go for it. Each group will test the obstacle courses, working as a team to get their Drey through!

Safety message

  • Always complete a register at the start of the meeting to record who is present.
  • Activities start when the first person arrives and end when the last person leaves, including leaders and their children.
  • Check the space is for hazards, keep the exits clear, and know the location of the nearest first aid kits.

Activities

Opening a Squirrel meeting

5 mins

Welcome everyone to the Squirrel meeting and get things off to a smooth start. Why not try this song and reflection?

Out of sight

15 mins

Can you work together and join forces to make your way around the hoops?

  • Meets
  • Requirement 1
  • Requirement 2
  • Meets
  • Requirement 1

Lead the way

40 mins

Guide your partner around new places using words to direct them when they can’t see.

  • Meets
  • Requirement 3

Goodbye Squirrels

10 mins

Why not finish your meeting with this reflection and goodbye song?

Preparation

Equipment

  • Coloured pens or pencils
  • Scrap paper
  • Sign in system (optional)
  • Quiet games and puzzles (optional)
  • Hula hoops
  • Blindfolds
  • Small equipment to be gathered during the game
  • Objects to make a simple obstacle course (like tables and chairs)

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Session notes

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