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Extreme Challenge Day ideas for OSHC

8 DIY activities for Extreme Challenge Day at before and after school care or vacation care. Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.

Build a Extreme Challenge Day
Extreme Challenge Day · Obstacle Course Day · Ninja Obstacle Day +1

Cable Reel Adventure Course

Older children build and tackle an adventure course of cable reels, planks and ropes, testing balance and teamwork.

OutdoorHighBig set-upYears 4 to 6
Great Race Day · Challenge Day · Obstacle Course Day +2

Checkpoint Roadblock Tasks

Teams stop at checkpoints to complete a mix of physical and brain-teaser tasks before moving on, combining fitness and thinking.

OutdoorHighSome prepYears 4 to 6
Obstacle Course Day · Ninja Obstacle Day · Teamwork Day +2

Design-a-Course Challenge

Small teams plan, build and test their own mini obstacle courses, then invite others to try them. Children take ownership of the design and the safety rules.

OutdoorHighSome prepYears 4 to 6
Ninja Obstacle Day · Obstacle Course Day · Extreme Challenge Day +2

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.

EitherHighBig set-upPrep to Year 6
Challenge Day · Obstacle Course Day · Ninja Obstacle Day +3

Obstacle Course Challenge

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

OutdoorHighSome prepPrep to Year 6
Wheels Day · Extreme Challenge Day · Learn to Day

Skateboard Basics

Children learn to balance, push and stop on a skateboard on flat ground, with helmets and pads on.

OutdoorHighSome prepYears 4 to 6
Superhero Day · Extreme Challenge Day · Healthy Heart Day +1

Superhero Strength Stations

Older children rotate through friendly strength stations like plank holds, tyre pulls and wall sits, earning team points.

OutdoorHighSome prepYears 4 to 6
Survival Challenge Day · Challenge Day · Teamwork Day +2

Team Immunity Challenge

Older children compete in teams through puzzle and balance challenges to win a homemade immunity token.

OutdoorHighSome prepYears 4 to 6