Superhero Day / Six Gem Challenge Quest
Six Gem Challenge Quest
Six coloured gems are hidden around the service, each guarded by a mini challenge that teams must complete to collect it.
How to run it
- Hide six coloured gems in different spots.
- Place a challenge card at each spot, such as a riddle or a physical task.
- Send teams to find each gem and complete its challenge.
- Celebrate when a team collects all six.
You will need
- large plastic gems or painted rocks
- challenge cards
- team checklists
Make it easier or harderUse picture clues for younger children; give older children harder riddles or a time limit.
SafetyUse gems too large to swallow around younger children.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Children work in teams, solve problems and communicate to reach a shared goal.
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