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TRUST
WALK: This is an incredible trust activity!
Every group member is either blind-folded,
not blind-folded, but promises not to peek, or wishing
not to participate.
The leaders of the group will organize the
group in a straight line or in pairs, singles, etc. The leader will make sure the group begins by holding one another’s
hands in a circle to help make them feel comfortable.
The leader will lead the blinded group members
around, periodically leaving them by themselves (but
always holding on to something like a tree, fence,
sign, etc. - and NEVER for any great length of time),
or with new people to hold on to.
THE KEY TO THIS ACTIVITY IS NO TALKING.
If there is an object that needs to be stepped
over, the leader should raise the hand of the group
member, the next person will do the same to warn the
next person, and so on.
If there is an object that is low, the leader
will lower the arm of the blinded group member, indicating
they should duck down, and the chain will continue
in the same manner as for a raised object.
(The leader can pretend as well.)
The leader can organize this activity according
to their group.
HINT: This activity is best down in the dark,
but the leader should make sure everyone feels comfortable
participating.
If someone is nervous, the could become the
leader’s partner or just watch. Squeezing the hand of a participant is very encouraging and
helpful in making them feel safe.
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