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Shelter Games & Challenges
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Requirements
- Age 7+
- Players 8-12
- Time 3-5 min rounds
- Location Small clear area Large clear area Forest
- Energy Low (sitting, standing) Medium (walking, stalking) High (running) Extreme (sprinting)
- Materials Bands
- Lead by Pathfinder Whiskers Cloak
- Guides 1
Story
What is the essence of this game?
Action Call
Compelling questions / challenges to get kids excited to play.
Game
Safety
- Scout playing area for hazards: tripping objects, stinging insects, trash, and much more.
Mission
- Make an improvised shelter using trash bags, duct tape and ghost grommets with paracord .
- Make above shelter so that it will withstand heavy rain .
- Make a leaf hut warm enough that you could sleep comfortably in freezing temperatures (more than 2 ft of leaves, interior filled, vestibule and door made).
- Make a custom-designed shelter for long-term living.
- 20-Minute Mini-Shelter Challenge. See specific instructions here.
Modify
Variations of the game.