Objective: For participants to bond and get comfortable with each other. Props: Bandanas, shoelaces, tape, or scarves (enough for one per person) A length of rope of tape (mark starting and ending lines before the activity starts). [caption id="attachment_667" align="alignnone" width="300"] SONY DSC[/caption] Step by step instructions
  1. In the big group, ask members to pick a partner and stand side by side with that person.
  2. Give each pair a bandana, strip of cloth, or tape and ask them to tie (or tape) themselves together at the ankles.
  3. Once the pairs are attached, ask them to work together to walk forward without falling. Give them a few minutes to practice.
  4. Once successful with this, add the other pairs so now each smaller group is tied together. Give them a few minutes to practice walking like this.
  5. Once successful with this, add the other four people so now each smaller group is tied together. Give them a few minutes to practice walking like this.
  6. Go on until the whole groups are tied with as one bi group.
Debrief
  1. How did you feel about your teammates during this activity?
  2. Did you help each other or hinder each other during this activity?
  3. What did everyone have to do during this activity to help the team be successful?
  4. What happened (or what would have happened) if one person did not cooperate?
  5. How is this activity relevant to the next few weeks?