Bomb SquadTeam Building Activity
Materials:
- PVC pipe
- Golf ball
- Processing questions
Group’s Objective:
- Move the bomb (golf ball) from one area to another without it touching anyone or falling
Facilitation:
- Tell the group they are now a part of bomb squad will be transporting a bomb from one area to another. The bomb is currently in a safe case, and it is imperative the bomb not touch any person or leave the case (otherwise it will explode).
- Give the group the specific rules for optimal protection:
- Each member of the bomb squad needs to be touching the safe case (pipe) at all times during the transport.
- You may not cover the ends of the safe case with your hands or any other object.
- If the bomb explodes (touches someone or comes out of the safe case), the group must start over.
Processing Questions
- What made this activity easy for our group?
- What made this activity difficult for our group?
- What did it feel like when the group messed up?
- If you were to tackle a similar activity again, what do you think we could do differently as a group?
What word comes to mind when you think of completing this activity?