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Summer Holidays / Splash Park Challenge

Splash Park Challenge

Children help plan a series of outings to free local splash parks across the holidays and tick each one off a map.

How to run it

  1. Research free splash parks within reach of the service.
  2. Mark them on a large map with the group.
  3. Plan excursions with risk assessments and permissions.
  4. Tick each one off and rate it together.

You will need

  • map
  • hats
  • sunscreen
  • water bottles
  • excursion bag
Make it easier or harderChoose closer parks for younger children, or let older children plan routes.
SafetyComplete excursion risk assessments, keep ratios, and follow sun and water safety.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 2Children build wellbeing through outdoor play and contribute to planning.

Fits these theme days

Summer HolidaysWater Play DayPark DayHolidays and Travel Week

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