The bell ring - ATSEGS – Adventure Therapy for Your Class

The bell ring

Age groups:

13-14, 15-16, 17-19

Activity duration:

Medium-length activities (45 min - 1hr 30 mins. Approx 1 hr)

Skills worked on:

Self-awareness, Social awareness, Relationship skills, Responsible decision-making, Sense of belonging

Type of terrain:

Urban or semi urban areas, Woods or similar natural/rural areas, Forest, mountains or nature areas with uneven terrain

This activity is designed to be performed at night, with participants blindfolded as they navigate through the forest.

Objective: The group’s goal is to find a bell hanging from a tree and ring it, starting from a designated point in the forest.

Part I – Preparation (20 minutes)

The facilitator selects and agrees on a starting point with the group.
A bell is hung about 50 meters away at shoulder height on a tree branch.
The group has 20 minutes to strategize how they will navigate from the starting point to the bell.
This phase allows for different group strategies, revealing leadership dynamics, teamwork, and potential conflicts.

Part II – Execution

After preparation time, the group gathers at the starting point, blindfolded, and begins searching for the bell.
The leader ensures safety, preventing participants from falling, hitting trees, or entering water.
The group follows their planned strategy, and there is no time limit unless otherwise agreed.
If needed, the leader may allow limited assistance, such as removing blindfolds briefly or returning to the starting point.
Once the group finds and rings the bell, the task is complete.

After the activity, the group discusses their experience, drawing parallels to real-life teamwork, challenges, and problem-solving.