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Great Race Day / Two-Choice Detour Challenges

Two-Choice Detour Challenges

At each stop of a team race, groups choose between two different mini challenges, weighing up speed, skill and strategy together.

How to run it

  1. Prepare pairs of task cards for each checkpoint, such as a puzzle or a physical task.
  2. Explain that teams must agree on one task at each stop.
  3. Send teams around the checkpoints in a staggered start.
  4. Educators check each task before giving the next clue.
  5. Debrief on how teams made their choices.

You will need

  • task cards
  • challenge props
  • cones
  • clue envelopes
Make it easier or harderUse picture cards and simple tasks for younger children; older children can face timed or harder options.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5, Outcome 4Teams discuss options and reach shared decisions, building communication and reasoning.

Fits these theme days

Great Race DayChallenge DayTeamwork DayEscape Room DayTreasure Hunters Day

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