The group must choose one Leader or Guardian, after finding a place with trees that can be climbed or playground structures that are appropriate for safe climbing.
Rule no.1: the Guardian must place a stick near a tree trunk or next to a steel pole that can be climbed.
Rule no.2 : all the other children must climb on the tree branches (not too high) or on the playground structure. The only one who stays on the ground is the Guardian (of the stick:)
Rule no.3 : The children ("monkeys" in the game:) must try to take the stick and throw it as far as possible, so the Guardian doesn't get it easily.
Rule no.4: The Guardian must recover the stick and try to catch a "monkey", before he or she gets back up on the tree branches. Whenever a "monkey" is touched or caught by the Guardian, it takes his/her place and the game continues
The Guardian must guard the stick, not let the "monkeys" take it or throw it away, while the other children must play the "monkeys" that have to trick the Guardian and get to the target without being caught. If they are caught, they become the Guradians.
This game is more fun if it's played outdoors, with a large group of children. It helps them practice climbing(in a safe and fun way), collaboration, negociation (the "monkeys" can try to negociate with the Guardian:). Like any other team oriented game, it enhances the ability to collaborate and in the same time, focus on a specific goal.
This game can be played outdoors, either in a forest that has trees that are appropriate for safe climbing, or even in the park or playground, where children can climb on various structures.
We do not recommend to play it indoors, due to obvious reasons:)
The equipment we need, in order to safely pay this game, could be some good outdoor shoes and maybe long sleeve pants, so children don't get scratched by the tree's bark easily.
If we play the game in a park or playground, we also need some good outdoor shoes, that help children climb easier and are not slippery, in case of wet weather.
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