TEAMBUILDING ACTIVITIES BLIND POLY While blindfolded, the group is asked to form a perfect square using themselves and the rope they
are holding onto (rope should be approximately 50-75 feet). Start with all members standing in a
line and holding the rope. The participants may not let go of the rope with either hand for the
entire activity (facilitator may make activity more challenging by selecting particular members
and not allowing them to talk during activity). Other shapes may also be formed- triangle,
pentagon, trapezoid, etc.
TRUST WALKS One person is blindfolded and the other person leads her/him to a designated place, or just around
for about 5 minutes, all the while taking very good care of the blindfolded person. After 5 minutes, or after reaching designated point, switch roles. Variations to make this activity more
challenging are- one person can talk and one cannot, a line of blindfolded people with a leader at
the beginning and end to lead the group.
NEWSPAPER TENTS Supply newspaper and masking tape. Have teams build tent cut of newspaper- large enough so
that one person could sleep inside (10-15 minutes per group often).
TEAM RESUME Groups focus on collective strengths by developing a team resume. Write down personal and
professional characteristics all together. Report back and talk about strengths by saying, “we did
this” rather than “I did this.”
SCAVENGER HUNT Send members on a scavenger hunt. Give everyone same list and same amount of time to
complete in.
OBSTACLE COURSE Design an obstacle course that draws on people’s strengths. Make the course include many
different elements such as physical, intellectual, sports, cooking, etc. Talk about how the more
diverse a team is, the stronger it will be,
