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Survival Challenge Day / Team Immunity Challenge

Team Immunity Challenge

Older children compete in teams through puzzle and balance challenges to win a homemade immunity token.

How to run it

  1. Set up three challenges, such as a puzzle, a balance beam and a memory task.
  2. Split into teams and explain the rules.
  3. Teams complete the challenges in a relay.
  4. Award the immunity token and celebrate all teams.

You will need

  • puzzles
  • balance beam or line
  • tokens
  • stopwatch
Make it easier or harderSimplify puzzles for younger children, or add a strategy round for older children.
SafetyUse low balance beams and keep areas clear.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 2Children work as a team and manage winning and losing well.

Fits these theme days

Survival Challenge DayChallenge DayTeamwork DayExtreme Challenge DayGame Show Day

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