Youth Activity Archive

Activity Description: Complete a series of collaborative team challenges to unlock hidden puzzle pieces.

Items Needed:

• Printed quote or picture cut into jagged puzzle pieces
• Several envelopes
• Team building game supplies from the chosen challenges
• (Optional) Small locks or puzzle boxes

Before the Meeting Starts:

1. Complete the activity preparation. (5 min).
   • Print the selected quote or image and cut it into several jagged pieces before the activity begins.
   • Place the individual pieces inside a series of separate envelopes.
2. Pick out the team challenges. (5–15 min).
   • Pick simple team building challenges. Have a number of challenges matching the number of envelopes.
   • Prep any materials needed for the challenges chosen.

Instructions: (Estimated Total Time: 40–90 min):

1. Complete the activity preparation. (5 min).
   • Conceal the envelopes around the area.
2. Solve the team building challenges. (25–60 min).
   • Instruct them to complete a specific challenge to unlock each hidden envelope.
   • Ensure they use teamwork and compromise to complete as many challenges as there are envelopes.
   • Allow them to retrieve one envelope containing a puzzle piece after successfully completing each challenge.
3. Assemble the quote or picture and discuss the meaning. (5–15 min).
   • Direct them to work together to piece the scrambled quote together once all envelopes are unlocked.
   • Read the fully assembled quote aloud as a combined group or view the image.
   • Lead a brief discussion on the quote or image.

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