{"id":2524,"date":"2006-08-22T15:15:13","date_gmt":"2006-08-22T15:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.creativeyouthideas.com\/resources\/?p=2524"},"modified":"2021-04-08T22:37:21","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T14:37:21","slug":"willow-in-the-wind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.creativeyouthideas.com\/resources\/game-ideas\/willow-in-the-wind\/","title":{"rendered":"Willow in the Wind"},"content":{"rendered":"

Game Description<\/strong>
\nUse this group building game to build community, teamwork, and trust within the group as members rely on the support of the group to prevent themselves from falling.<\/p>\n

Game Materials<\/strong>
\nBlindfold (optional)<\/p>\n

Game Preparation<\/strong>
\nThis game requires a minimum of 8-10 persons to have an appropriate sized circle. Impress upon participants that this is not a time for joking around, but a time to be serious and inspire trust in each other. They need to be encouraging and affirming, helping to alleviate the fear associated with trusting someone else.<\/p>\n

Game Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Blindfold one volunteer or have them tightly shut their eyes.<\/li>\n
  2. The group of 8-12 people form a circle shoulder-to-shoulder around the blindfolded volunteer. Spacing is determined by crossing their arms across the chest, palms gripping opposite shoulders and facing toward the inside of the circle.<\/li>\n
  3. The blindfolded volunteer is to then to keep a stiff back and fall backward pivoting only on the heels of the feet to allow freedom of movement. The rest of the body should be kept straight.<\/li>\n
  4. Those in the circle carefully pass the volunteer around the circle using their hands as a willow gently flexing in the wind.<\/li>\n
  5. On occasion gently change the direction of the volunteer being passed around the circle. The volunteer is totally under the control of those in the circle.<\/li>\n
  6. Allow each member of the group to try being the volunteer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Discussion Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n