Activity 4: 
Bumper to Bumper  

Purpose

  • To have participants engage in activities which encourage teamwork 

  • To allow participants to have fun and be active

  • To teach participants how to work cooperatively and share ideas to problem solve 

Location

  • Large open field or space free of obstacles. 

Materials

  • Poly spots (one per player plus one extra per crew)

Things to Observe

  • Participants are clearly communicating and cooperating throughout the activity. 

  • Participants are actively involved and enjoying the activity. 

  • Participants are moving about in a safe manner.

  • Participants are listening to each other’s ideas and  

    working together respectfully.  

Safety Considerations

  • Ensure activity space is clear of any objects.

Guidelines

  • Divide the participants into equal, small crews. 

  • For each small crew, lay out poly spots (one for each person plus one extra) so that they are in a straight line.  

  • Then split each small crew into two equal teams.  

  • Each participant must stand on one poly spot facing the opposing team with one team on each end of the line and one free poly spot in the middle, between the two teams.  

  • Explain to the participants that the object of this activity is for the two teams of participants to move from their end of the poly spot line, past each other to the other end of the line.  

  • A person can only go around one person at a time (essentially, leapfrogging forward two poly spots) and must land on an empty poly spot.  

  • Participants must face the same direction the entire time. No one can pass a teammate (someone who is facing the same direction).  

  • Only one person can move at a time.  A person may move to an open poly spot without moving around someone else.  

  • No one can go backwards.  

Debrief  

At the end of the activity debrief with the participants. Ask them to respond to these questions:  

  • Were you able to share your ideas for this activity?  

  • Did you hear good ideas that were shared but not followed?  

  • What should crews do when listening to ideas?  

  • Did you practice patience during this activity?  

  • Why would patience be important when walking in our communities?  

  • Ask the participants if they have any questions.