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Game Tiger Wolf

Buddy Up Playground Challenge

Buddies are assigned, whistles blow at random, and every pair must find each other in five seconds — while conquering the playground safely.

Length
25 min
Prep
5 min
Where
Outdoor
Energy
High energy
Scouts
1 or more
Parents
Leaders only

Planning it in DenBuddy starts a new den meeting with this activity already on the agenda, so you can add an opening, a closing and whatever else the night needs.

How to run it

Assign buddies. Tour the equipment naming the safe way to use each piece. Free play, but a whistle

blast means buddies must be touching within 5 seconds. Finish with the "what if you get lost" plan:

stop, stay put, shout for your buddy, find a leader.

Safety. Walk the equipment first and point out the real hazards. Two-deep leadership.

What it counts toward

Tiger Tiger Roar

  • 4 With your Tiger adult partner, demonstrate that you know what to do if you get lost or separated.

Wolf Safety in Numbers

  • 3 Learn about the buddy system and demonstrate how it works.
  • 4 Review common safety rules and demonstrate the proper use of playground equipment.

Wolf Paws on the Path

  • 2 Learn about the buddy system and how it works in the outdoors. Pick a buddy for your walk.

Build the rest of the meeting around it

Start a meeting in DenBuddy with this activity on the agenda, then let the planner fill the gaps with what your Scouts still need.

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