Turkey Feather Relay

Introduction to the Thanksgiving themed game
which team can move their Turkey tail the fastest?

Thanksgiving Game Description
Youth will try to blow a turkey tail feather across the finish line in this active Thanksgiving Game.

Game Materials
Feather for each team (You can often get feathers from a craft store)

Game Preparation
Designate a start line and a finish line. (You can use string, tape or a even a chair that participants must go around at the opposite side of the room)

Game Play

1. Organise the participants into teams, which each team in a single file line behind the start line.
2. At the start signal, the first person on each team tosses the turkey tail feather into the air and tries to blow it up into the air and across the finish line.
3. Anytime a turkey tail feather touches the floor, the person must make loud gobble gobble sounds and take three large steps backward toward the start line. They can then toss the turkey tail feather up again and start moving forward.
4. The objective of this Thanksgiving game is for everyone to cross the finish line and return to the team. The trip back can either be a continuation of blowing the feather or a turkey dash back depending on how difficult you want the game to be.
5. When a player makes it back to the team the next person starts and the person who just completed the dash, goes to the back of the line and sits down.
6. Team members should cheer their teams on with the loudest gobble-gobble sounds as possible.

Variation
Give each of your teams a plastic spoon with the feather on it. The idea is to see who can run across the room and back again, keeping the feather on the ruler. If the turkey feather blows off, it must be replaced and three steps must be taken backward before the player can continue.

Take it to the Next Level
Scripture options: Psalm 91:4 We don't have to be afraid because God covers us and protects us!
See also Matthew 23:37, Ruth 2:12, Psalm 17:8, and Psalm 36:7 fore references related to God's protection under his wings.