Blueprint
Materials Required:
- Blindfolds (one for each participant)
- Designated area with obstacles (e.g., cones, chairs, or other safe obstacles)
- Safety equipment (e.g., mats, if necessary)
- Two facilitators to ensure a safe environment
Pre-Activity Briefing:
- Explain the objectives and rules of the Trust Walk activity
- Emphasize the importance of trust, communication, and active listening
- Demonstrate proper techniques for guiding and being guided as a blindfolded partner
- Highlight safety protocols and the role of facilitators
Activity Setup:
- Divide participants into pairs (if not pre-assigned)
- Designate one partner as the "guide" and the other as the "blindfolded" partner
- Set up the obstacle course or area with various safe obstacles
Trust Walk Execution:
- Blindfold the designated partners and gently spin them a few times to disorient their sense of direction
- Guides provide verbal instructions and guidance to their blindfolded partners
- Emphasize clear and effective communication from the guides
- Encourage active listening and trust from the blindfolded partners
- Facilitate the safe navigation of the obstacle course or area
Partner Swap:
- After completing the course, partners switch roles (guide becomes blindfolded, and vice versa)
- Repeat the Trust Walk activity with the new roles