Equipment / Materials Needed:

• None (just space to move safely)

Setup Instructions:

1. Find a flat, open space where Scouts can move safely.
2. Mark a starting line and a finish line using cones, tape, or natural markers.
3. Divide Scouts into two or more teams with equal numbers.
4. Have each team line up behind the starting line.

Game Play Instructions:

1. The first Scout on each team gets down on hands and feet (like a bear crawl).
2. Each Scout behind grabs the ankles of the Scout in front of them.
3. Make sure each team forms a line, like a caterpillar.
4. When the leader says “Go!”, the teams start moving toward the finish line.
5. The first team to cross the finish line while staying connected wins.
6. If a team breaks apart, they must stop and reconnect before moving again.

Notes and Variations:

• For younger Scouts, keep the race distance short.
• For older Scouts, add turns or small obstacles.
• To make it harder, have them carry a light object as a team.
• Always check the space for safety hazards before starting.
• Make sure Scouts move slowly and carefully to avoid falls.
• Remind Scouts to be gentle and to help each other if someone slips.

For more details, see https://scoutermom.com/797/caterpillar-race-game/