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Games – Circle Sit Challenge

Items Needed

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

Instructions

  1. Begin by forming a circle with all the scouts standing shoulder-to-shoulder.
  2. Ask each scout 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 scout places their hands on the shoulders of the scout 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 GSUSA Daisy Handbook.

  • Walking Challenge: For older scouts, 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 scouts turn so their right leg faces the inside of the circle instead of their left.

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Tia Kennard