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Description

Scouts set up an obstacle course, then have to get out blindfolded!
Split into small groups, one scout per group gets blindfolded and the rest help them navigate to safety.

Taken from - https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/a-safe-exit/

Resources

Furniture
Other obstacles (cones, boxes, etc)
Blindfolds (Neckers)

Instructions

1. Everyone should get into pairs or groups of three.

2. Each team should use furniture and other items in their meeting place to build obstacles around the room. It’s up to them what they use – get creative with tables, cones, or boxes. Just make sure not to use anything that’s could break easily or hurt anyone.

***Everyone should keep any real fire exits clear.***

3. Everyone should get back into their teams. The teams should spread out around the room.

4. From where they're standing, everyone should plan an escape route in their heads. Where will they get out? How will they get there?

5. The first person in each team should put on a blindfold. They should try to navigate the route they’ve planned, keeping low to the ground just like they would if the room were filled with smoke.

6. Meanwhile, the rest of their team should make sure they don’t bump in to anything. They should offer directions if the blindfolded person gets stuck.

7. Once they reach the exit, the blindfolded person should take off their blindfold and celebrate their safe escape.

Everyone should return to where they were standing in step 4, and repeat steps 4 to 7 with a different person blindfolded.

8. Once everyone’s had a turn at being blindfolded, everyone should tidy up the obstacles.

9. Everyone should try to navigate an escape route while blindfolded again. How much easier was it to get out when there weren’t obstacles in the way?

Tags

• blindfold
• communication
• obstacle course
• teams

Badge Links

• Fire Safety - Action
• Fire Safety - Dangers and precautions
• Fire Safety - Family