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104 Activities That Build:
The second game "Mega Mini Golf" is from the book The wRECking Yard of games and activities
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A piñata, Easter egg hunt, and trick-or-treat; these are all great ways to get candy, but it’s every man for himself! People can become super competitive when there is candy involved, but in this game the more teamwork used the more candy you get!
Objective
To work together with your partner to problem solve and help each other to reach your goal.
Who
People who need practice working together with a partner to problem solve and who need practice offering help to others and accepting help from others. People must be able to be in a close space with other people.
Group Size
2 or more
Materials
- An assorted bag of individually wrapped candy
- A piece of cardboard, wood, carpet scrap etc. that is big enough for
two people to stand on at the same time
Description
Set up the game prior to the activity by placing the board on the floor (make sure it won’t slide - maybe tape it down) and spreading the candy on the floor, all around the board. Put the pieces of candy far enough away that they would be hard to reach if you were standing on the board by yourself.
Ask the group to get into pairs. Challenge each pair to take a turn trying to get as much of the candy as they can by working with their partner and state the following rules.
1. Both you and your partner must be on the board at all times
2. No part of your body or clothing may touch the floor at any time
3. If you touch the floor you must go to the end of the line before trying again
4. You may not slide the cardboard
5. You must pick up the candy, not drag it
6. You may not use anything (i.e. belt, piece of clothing) to pick up the candy
7. What ever candy you pick up you and your partner may keep
8. Once you pick up one piece you may only try for ten more seconds before you go to the end of the line
Rule number eight is in place because once a team figures out a good way to get candy they may be able to get every single piece. You may wish to allow this and replenish the supply for each pair. It is a good idea to put some really good pieces of candy really far away to add to the challenge. Also for a shorter or taller pair you may need to adjust the distance of the board according to the group. To emphasize teamwork allow time for groups to come up with a plan and to practice before trying it out on the candy.
Hint: One person holds the other person who reaches out to get the candy.
Discussion Prompts
1. What did you and your partner have to do to be successful at this activity?
2. Could you have done this alone? Why or why not?
3. Are you ever in a situation where you must rely on others to be successful? Are you able to accept help from others? Why or why not?
4. When would it be good for you to accept help from others? Can you?
Mega Mini Golf
Playing golf is an individual sport, but creating a golf course takes many different people working together to reach a common goal. In this activity each person can contribute unique ideas and listen to the ideas of others to make a great golf course.
Objective
For group members to be able to work with others in a group situation, by participating in group decision making.
Who
People who need to work on being a member of a team and getting along with teammates.
Group Size
4 to 16 participants
Materials
Description
Use a large field or open room. Place all the equipment (except for the hockey sticks or golf clubs and balls) in a pile in the middle. Break the group into smaller groups of two to four members.
Each group may use a few items from the pile to create an original mini golf hole. Each group gets one of the large plastic cups to use for the hole itself. Use the cup by tipping it onto its side so that the open end is the target at the end of the mini golf hole.
Using the selected items, the group creates an obstacle in front of the cup, with a designated starting point for the ball. Once each group has completed their mini golf hole, tour the golf course as a group, allowing each group to give an explanation of their hole to the rest of the group.
Once the tour is completed, give each person a hockey stick and ball. Have the group play a round of mini golf with each small group starting the game at a different hole.
Discussion Topics
1. Did everyone in your group contribute to the creation of the golf hole? If not, why not? If so, what contribution did you make?
2. Would it have been easier or more difficult to create a mini golf hole by yourself? Why?
3.Was there any confusion about the explanation of the course once play started?
Variations
