Island Hopping Team Challenge
Teams use hoops as islands to cross a dangerous river while collecting treasure and communicating effectively
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About This Activity
Teams use hoops as islands to cross a dangerous river while collecting treasure and communicating effectively
Quick Info
moderate
20
20m x 30m minimum
Equipment Required
Hoops
15-18 (3 per team)
Cones
20-30
Bean bags
15-20
Boundary Markers
8-10
Balls
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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