My Own Survival Kit

Topic
- Citizenship & human rights
- Strategy & logic
Learning skills
- Self-awareness
- Problem solving & decision making
- Communication & expression
Activity type
- Group discussion
- Quiz & challenge game
Materials
- Basic
Age
- 6 - 11 years
- 12 - 14 years
- 15 - 17 years
>15 minutes
2 - 4 players
Intermediate
Calm
Small (office, pavement)

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Everything you need to play this game

Pen and paper for each player

A step-by-step guide to play the game

Tell the players that they are dropped in the forest and have no idea where they are. Have them think of what their survival kit would consist of to survive this trip. They get to choose 8 items.

Distribute pens and paper and have the players brainstorm their survival kit.

When everyone is ready, have them present their kit to the other players. They can modify their kit while hearing the other players' answers.

Then you can brainstorm with the players where they can find these materials, or whether they can make it from other materials ...

Extra game information

This game is part of the 'All Children, All Right(s)!' toolkit, which focuses on promoting the right to survival.

Variations

Organise a dropping activity where players can use their homemade survival kit: Take the players to an unknown place from where they have to find their way home independently. However, pay attention to the following side issues when organising a dropping activity:
Do not drop children under 12 years old.
Make sure the players are comfortable with the activity. If they are too scared, don't force them.
Weekend nights involve more risks.
Give everyone a fluorescent jacket and fluorescent bands.
For 12- to 14-year-olds, the activity should take place during the day, under supervision.
Make sure they have a phone number they can call.
Provide water and a basic first-aid kit.

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