Punctured Drum

Water team building activity that demands full contribution & coordination.

Punctured Drum

Water team building activity that demands full contribution & coordination.

Water Team-Building Activity

Few water team-building activities create the kind of whole-group investment and raw, physical energy that Punctured Drum delivers. It is an activity that groups remember years later – the one that generates genuine laughter and produces moments of spontaneous leadership. Prop-intensive but worth every minute of preparation. An unmissable outdoor team-building challenge for any program with the space and weather to pull it off.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Set up the drum in an open outdoor area on a dry, non-slip surface.
Cork any surplus holes – aim for 10 open holes per participant.
Establish a clear, non-slip path from the drum to the water source and distribute the buckets.
Brief the group on the objective: fill the drum to overflowing using only the buckets provided.
Announce that holes may only be plugged with fingers, ie no sticks, tongues, etc.
On your signal, the group begins.
Declare success when water overflows the top of the drum.
Allow at least two attempts, with a brief planning break between runs.
Invite your group to reflect on their experience.

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