In smaller teams, blindfolded team members must be guided into a pen by the shepherd giving them verbal commands. The team that pens the most amount of sheep in the quickest time, wins the challenge.
Equipment Required: Blindfolds, cones (for pen), and whistle (for indoors get your shepherd to make noises instead).
Space Required: Medium. Outdoors or indoors (depending on space).
Group Size: 6 to 10 ideally, but can be done with more split into smaller teams.
Total Time: 40 minutes
- 5 minutes to brief
- 15 minutes of planning time
- 15 minutes to achieve the outcome (depending on the total number of participants allocate more time).
- 5 minutes to review and debrief
Suggested Learning Outcomes
- Communication
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Resilience
- Trust
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