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Jungle Mission / Streamer Jungle Course

Streamer Jungle Course

Children weave, duck and crawl through a hanging streamer jungle without touching the vines.

How to run it

  1. Hang streamers across a doorway, hallway or between trees.
  2. Set a start and finish line.
  3. Children move through without touching the streamers.
  4. Add challenges such as carrying a toy animal.

You will need

  • crepe streamers
  • tape or string
  • cones
Make it easier or harderSpace streamers widely for younger children; older children can race the clock.
SafetyAttach streamers at a safe height and avoid anything that could tangle around necks; this version replaces rope swinging.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Children develop body awareness and coordination.

Fits these theme days

Jungle MissionNinja Obstacle DayObstacle Course DaySpy SchoolRainforest Day

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