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Activity Description: Youth form a circle, sitting on each other’s knees to test balance and teamwork.

Items Needed:

• A large, open space to ensure everyone has room to move safely

Instructions

1. Begin by forming a circle with all the youth standing shoulder-to-shoulder.
2. Ask each youth to turn so their left leg faces the inside of the circle.
3. Instruct everyone to take one giant step forward toward the center of the circle.
4. Once in position, each youth places their hands on the shoulders of the youth in front of them.
5. On your cue, the group will attempt to sit down carefully on each other’s laps, forming a connected seated circle. Emphasize the need to work together, communicate, and move slowly to maintain balance.

Variations

• Knee-Sit-Upon Circle was in the 1984 Daisy Girl Scout Leaders’ Guide, page 59:
  • Everyone stands in a circle, touching shoulder to shoulder.
  • Everyone turns to the left, so one scout is looking at another scout’s back.
  • On the count of three, everyone sits down on the bent knees of the person behind her. If done correctly, each scout will be sitting in a self-supporting circle.

• Walking Challenge: For older youth, increase the difficulty by asking them to walk together in this seated formation. Encourage slow, coordinated steps.
• Timed Goal: Use a timer to challenge the group to form the seated circle in the shortest time possible.
• Larger Circle: If the group is small, combine multiple groups to create one larger circle for a more challenging and collaborative effort.
• Reverse Direction: Try switching the orientation by having youth turn so their right leg faces the inside of the circle instead of their left.

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