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Water Play Day / Bucket and Sponge Relays

Bucket and Sponge Relays

Teams race through a series of water relays using buckets and sponges, such as sponge passing and bucket carrying.

How to run it

  1. Set up teams with a bucket of water and sponges at the start line.
  2. Run a sponge-pass relay along the team line.
  3. Follow with a bucket carry relay to a far marker.
  4. Finish with a team cool-down splash.

You will need

  • buckets
  • sponges
  • water
  • cones
Make it easier or harderUse half-full buckets for younger children; older children can add obstacle stations.
SafetyRun on grass, supervise water, and provide shade and drinking water.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Team relays build fitness, cooperation and encouragement.

Fits these theme days

Water Play DaySummer HolidaysTeamwork DayAthletics Carnival

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