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Challenge Day / Obstacle Course Challenge

Obstacle Course Challenge

Children tackle an obstacle course of cones, hoops and mats, challenging themselves to improve their own times.

How to run it

  1. Set up a course with cones to weave, hoops to jump and mats to crawl over.
  2. Walk the course with children to show each section.
  3. Time children one at a time and record personal bests.
  4. Celebrate effort and improvement with small rewards for everyone.

You will need

  • cones
  • hoops
  • mats
  • stopwatch
  • small prizes or stickers
Make it easier or harderShorten the course for younger children; older children can design new sections.
SafetyUse soft surfaces, space obstacles safely and provide water and shade.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Physical challenges build fitness, resilience and wellbeing.

Fits these theme days

Challenge DayObstacle Course DayNinja Obstacle DayAthletics CarnivalExtreme Challenge DayGreat Race Day

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