Youth Activity Archive

Activity Description: Navigate an obstacle course while blindfolded by following the verbal directions of a partner.

Items Needed:

• Blindfolds
• Chairs, backpacks, and water bottles
• (Optional) Three items to be collected
• (Optional) String to mark the course

Before the Meeting Starts:

1. Set up the obstacle course. (10 min)
   • Arrange an obstacle course using chairs, backpacks, and water bottles across the room.
   • (Optional) Plan time for the youth to set up the obstacle course themselves before the activity starts.

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 50–60 min):

1. Set up partners. (2 min)
   • Separate the group into pairs where one person wears a blindfold and the other serves as the guide.
   • Position the one who will be blindfold at the start and the guide at the finish line.
2. Explain the activity. (3 min)
   • Task the blindfolded youth with navigating the course to collect three specific items. The guide must provide only verbal cues without touching their partner.
   • Direct those not currently in a pair to walk around making moderate noise as a distraction. Not loud and deafening noise, just enough to distract.
3. Run the course. (5–10 min)
   • Allow the first pair to attempt the course.
   • (Optional) Have an additional challenge they need to pick up 1–3 items along the way.
4. Rotate through partners. (5–35 min)
   • Ensure everyone has a change to run the course and a chance to be the guide.
5. Review (5 min)
   • This activity helps individuals understand the feeling of having others express confidence in them while they navigate challenges they cannot see clearly.
   • Lead a discussion about how it feels to have others show confidence in them. How did it feel to know their partner had confidence in their ability to finish?

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