Human Knots (10 minutes)

Have your group stand shoulder to shoulder in a circle. Explain that the group will be working through a challenge to untangle a human knot. Have each person stick their left hand into the circle without touching anyone. Then have them grasp the hand of a different person who is not standing next to them. This should tangle the group. Now have them work together to untangle the knot without letting their hands go. If you have an odd number of people in the group when you grab hands the first time you will have an extra hand. Not to worry when everyone sticks their second hand into the circle you will find enough hands at that time. If for some reason you have 11 or more people in your group have two circles instead of one. Try not to have fewer than eight people.

Suggestion from: Ruth Erb  lrerb@tcsn.net

If you have a large group have a contest to see who can untangle the quickest or try doing it without TALKING!

Leadership

Youth Conference