Team Building Activity: Deserted Island
Author: Alex from FRC 8027

Objectives:

• The activity will help with quick decision making and strategic planning.

Materials:

• There is nothing needed but you could use a picture of an island to get an idea of resources available and the location.

Setup:

• Optional: Screen share a picture of an island to give the team the basis of what they are doing and their objective.

Instructions to Team:

You are stranded on a tropical deserted Island. The team must first think of the three items that they are going to start with, then using the items and whatever is determined as the natural resources, the team must come up with a way to survive on the island, and eventually escape.

Notes: Everyone must participate. The scenario is to be kept as realistic as possible. For example, there is no phone service or wifi on the island.