Single Cave Building Challenge
Teams build and navigate complex cave structures using benches and mats
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About This Activity
Teams build and navigate complex cave structures using benches and mats
Quick Info
moderate
24
20m x 25m minimum
Equipment Required
Gymnasium benches
16 (2 per team)
Gymnastics Mats
16 (2 per team)
Gym box tops
8 (optional)
Sheets or parachutes
8 (optional)
Stopwatch
1
Gymnastics Benches
As needed
Box Tops
As needed
Parachutes
As needed
Large Gym Mats
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Skills
Strategy
Spatial Awareness
Creating Space
Team Play
Decision Making
Coordination
Space
Indoor
Large Space
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Extensive Equipment
Activity Type
Creative Expression
Skill Game
Weather
Indoor Only
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