Trailblazer Relay Race

As pioneers, our forefathers had to be resourceful, quick, and agile to survive and thrive in the Wild West. They had to be quick to grab supplies and hand them over to their team members to ensure that their wagon train stayed on track. To celebrate this spirit of adventure, try the Trailblazer Relay Race – a game that will test your speed, agility, and teamwork.

The game is perfect for scout groups, summer camps, and youth groups. To set up the game, you’ll need four cones or markers to designate the start and finish lines. You’ll also need several small objects to act as “supplies” such as ropes, water bottles, sticks, and blankets.

The first step is to divide the scouts into two teams and line them up at the starting line. The supplies pile should be placed at the other end of the field or room.

When the whistle blows, the first player from each team races to the supplies pile, grabs one object, and races back to their team’s starting line. Once they reach their team’s starting line, they hand off the object to the next player in line, who repeats the process. The first team to have all players complete the relay wins.

To add an extra challenge to the game, you can place obstacles along the relay race course, such as hula hoops or cones that players must navigate around. This will test their speed, agility, and coordination, making the game more fun and challenging.

The Trailblazer Relay Race can be used to emphasize a pioneer or outdoor adventure theme. Instead of using ordinary objects, you can use supplies that a pioneer might need on their journey, such as a water jug, a rope, a compass, or a first aid kit. Additionally, the game can be played outdoors in a wooded area, with players navigating around natural obstacles such as trees or boulders.

The Trailblazer Relay Race is not just a game, but it’s also an opportunity for scouts to learn teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. They’ll need to communicate effectively with their team members and work together to ensure that they complete the relay in the shortest possible time.

Overall, the Trailblazer Relay Race is a great game for scouts, summer camps, and youth groups that will test their speed, agility, and teamwork. It’s a game that celebrates the pioneering spirit of our forefathers and provides an opportunity for young people to learn valuable life skills while having fun. So, gather your friends, and let the adventure begin!

Materials:

• Four cones or markers to designate the start and finish lines
• Several small objects to act as “supplies” (e.g. rope, water bottles, sticks, blankets, etc.)

Instructions:

1. Divide the scouts into two teams and line them up at the starting line.
2. Place the “supplies” in a pile at the other end of the room or field.
3. On the signal, the first player from each team must race to the supply pile, grab one object, and race back to their team’s starting line.
4. Once they reach their team’s starting line, they must hand off the object to the next player in line, who then repeats the process.
5. The first team to have all players complete the relay wins.

To add an extra challenge, you can place obstacles along the relay race course, such as hula hoops or cones, that players must navigate around.

Click here to download a printable PDF copy of the Trailblazer Relay Race instructions.

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The Head West Young Cub Scout Theme encourages scouts to develop important values and skills, including bravery, thriftiness, and helpfulness. Activities such as outdoor skills and physical challenges can teach bravery, while resourcefulness and sustainability can be learned through shelter building and cooking with minimal ingredients. Teamwork and cooperation can be emphasized through service projects and volunteer work. The Trailblazer Relay Race game is a fun way to incorporate these ideas into Cub Scout meetings and help scouts understand the value of perseverance and the Scout Law points.