Leaf Relay Race

Leaf Relay Race

A relay game where the fastest might not necessarily win.

  • 6+ years
  • Group size: 6+
  • Duration: 20 min
  • Relay
  • Nature playground
  • Mountains, forests and fields
  • Open space

This is a relay game. The goal can either be just to complete it, or for teams to compete against each other. However, it's not just about time here: The team that manages to get the most leaves into the box wins.

Each team has an empty box at the starting line. Participants run approximately 7–15 meters into the terrain to a tree (or an area with leaves on the ground), where they pick up one leaf. The leaf is placed on the forehead and must be carried back to the start and into the box, without the help of hands. Therefore, the most important thing is not to run the fastest, but to be able to balance the leaf on the forehead all the way.

If there's a competition, the team with the most points wins. For example, teams can get one point for each leaf that ends up in the box, and an extra point for the team that finishes first.