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Gross and Messy Day / Torchlight Spooky Obstacle Course

Torchlight Spooky Obstacle Course

Children navigate a simple obstacle course in a dimmed room using torches, ducking under webs and crawling through tunnels.

How to run it

  1. Set up a simple course with tunnels, string webs and soft obstacles.
  2. Dim the lights but keep enough light to see the floor.
  3. Give each child a torch and send them through one at a time.
  4. Add spooky sounds and finish with lights on to review.

You will need

  • torches
  • tunnels
  • string
  • soft mats
  • cones
Make it easier or harderLeave more lights on for less confident children; time runs for older children.
SafetyKeep the room dimmed, not fully dark, use soft obstacles only and let children opt out.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children build confidence and coordination in a playful challenge.

Fits these theme days

Gross and Messy DayHalloweenObstacle Course DayGlow Party

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