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Island Hopping River Crossing

Teams work together to cross a dangerous river using limited safe islands (hoops), developing teamwork and strategic thinking

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About This Activity

Teams work together to cross a dangerous river using limited safe islands (hoops), developing teamwork and strategic thinking

Quick Info

moderate
20
20m x 15m minimum

Equipment Required

Hoops

15-20 (3-4 per team)

Boundary Markers

8-10 cones

Boundary cones

10-12

Dish Cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 5
Year 4
Year 6

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Equipment

Hoops Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space
Medium Space
Outdoor

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Team Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Skills

Tactics
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility
Coordination

Activity Type

Main Game

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Respect

Weather

All Weather