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Campers work together to flip a tarp while keeping a tennis ball from falling, developing teamwork and problem-solving skills as the challenge escalates.

Educational Goal/Jewish Value

Teamwork, Grit, Perserverance

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Directions

Instructions:

• Have campers stand in a circle holding the tarp at chest height.

• Place a tennis ball on top of the tarp.

• The goal: toss the ball into the air, flip the tarp over, and catch the ball before it hits the ground.

• To encourage team planning, withhold the ball at first. Explain the challenge, and only give the ball when the group has a strategy they feel at least 50% confident about.

• If the group succeeds, increase the challenge by:

  • Adding a second tennis ball.

  • Requiring campers to hold the tarp with one hand.

Group Reflection Questions:

• What strategies did your team use that were successful?

• How did communication impact your success?

• What challenges did you face, and how did you work through them?

• What was frustrating, and how did you push through?

• How did your team respond when a strategy didn’t work?

• What role did encouragement and positivity play in your success?

Materials

Tarp, 1-2 tennis balls

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