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Islands

Low traversing challenge to develop teamwork & cooperation.

  • Simple set-up
  • Promotes critical thinking
  • Inspires creativity
  • Multiple variations

Step-by-Step Instructions

This low traversing challenge enhances group cooperation and strategic thinking as participants navigate between platforms. Islands provides a safe ground-based challenge course activity that develops communication, leadership and resource management skills. Perfect for team-building programs, outdoor education and corporate training seeking a low challenge ropes course element that tests collective problem-solving. The collaborative nature of this traversing challenge promotes creative solutions while building trust between team members.

Islands – Low Traversing Challenge
  1. In advance, assess your group’s physical abilities and spotting skills as required for this exercise.
  2. Lay three wooden platforms (islands) about 2 to 3 metres apart on a flat surface in front of your group.
  3. Supply your group with 1 or 2 wooden boards.
  4. Objective: Challenge your group to move from the first to the last platform without any participant or the wooden board(s) touching the ground.
  5. Participants are not permitted to jump from platform to platform.
  6. If a board or a person touches the ground, apply a suitable penalty, eg restart the exercise.
  7. Allow up to 20 minutes to complete the task (or other time as will challenge your group.)
  8. Process your group’s experience at the conclusion of the task.

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