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

Quick Info

moderate

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