An energizer game uses physical movement, problem-solving, and fun to engage and energize your participants to the training course or meeting.
Objectives
To increase energy levels within the group.
Method
- Place four large cushions in the center of the room with a small gap between each pillow (You can use other items to represent the four places if you don’t have pillows).
- Tell the participants that these are Islands called – Spring, Summer, Fall, & Winter. Indicate which island is which.
- Also, let participants know that these islands are safe but that the water around them is shark-infested and that once they are on the island they cannot place any part of their body in the water for fear of their life!
- Now in quick succession tell the participants:
- ‘All those who like ice cream go to Spring Island’
- ‘All those who like vanilla ice-cream go-to Fall Island’
- ‘All those who prefer chocolate ice-cream go to Summer Island’
- ‘All those who don’t like ice-cream go to Winter Island’
Discussion Questions
- Did anyone feel uncomfortable doing this exercise? If so, why?
- Can anyone explain why it is good for us to know each other’s names?
Appropriate Time Required
Flexible, dependent on group size. Max 15 minutes.