Guard the Blue Gold

Guard the Blue Gold

Do you know about blue gold? Do you know what it is? Why is water called that?

Target: Counselors
Time frame: 15 to 30 minutes
Members: Everyone
Type of tool: Activities
Ages: 5-6 years, 7-8 years, 9-12 years, 13 and Over
Group size: One group
Value: $3   Free
Healthy eating


Description

This active game features water. Youth discover the importance of protecting this natural treasure.

Skill(s)

  • Healthy eating knowledge
  • Environmental knowledge
  • Water-drinking reflex
  • Motor skills

Suggested variant(s)

  • For the older ones, add a constraint (e.g. : use your left hand to roll the ball on the ground).
  • To increase the difficulty, enlarge the circle.
  • Have the kids work in teams of two.
  • Add a second ball or more.
  • Adds goalies.

Goal(s)

Raise awareness among youth that water is a precious resource and that it should not be wasted, but rather protected.

Required material(s)

  • 3 closed water bottles
  • 2 foam balls