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Two people helping a third person jump off the ground, as seen in trust-building exercise called Moon Walking

Moon Walking

Extremely fun & dynamic energiser that builds trust.

  • Exciting challenge
  • Physically active
  • Promotes collaboration
  • Builds trust & empathy
  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Assemble your group within a wide, open space.
  2. Form into teams of three people.
  3. By way of demonstration, ask one person to place their hands firmly on their hips, while their two partners grab a lower arm each with their two hands.
  4. When ready, ask the middle person to jump high into the air from a standing start, while their partners gently assist their lift into the air.
  5. Emphasise that this extra support must be dispensed gently, firmly and continuously.
  6. Allow time for each person to experience being the jumper.
  7. Swaps partners and repeat, or try a variation.

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  1. Jo

    Have done this activity several times with Adventure Ed students as part of a trust building sequence – it’s a wonderful addition which the students really enjoy.

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