Ninja Obstacle Day / Ninja Obstacle Course
Ninja Obstacle Course
Children tackle a soft-play obstacle course of balancing, jumping, crawling and climbing like ninjas. Burns energy and builds confidence on a big active day.
How to run it
- Lay out mats, beams, cones and tunnels in a loop.
- Walk the group through each section and the rules.
- Send children through one at a time with a gap between them.
- Add a timed round or new challenges once everyone is confident.
You will need
- gym mats
- balance beams
- cones
- tunnels or hoops
Make it easier or harderLower and shorten sections for younger children; add timing or carrying challenges for older children.
SafetyCheck equipment is stable, use mats under all climbing and balancing, and supervise each section.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children practise gross motor skills and take safe risks, building physical confidence.
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