Game Show Day ideas for OSHC
19 DIY activities for a game show day at before and after school care or vacation care, usually run around December or 11 April (National Pet Day). Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.
Absurd Task Challenges
Teams tackle quirky, open-ended tasks such as building the tallest tower from one sheet of paper, solving problems creatively and laughing along the way.
One-Minute Challenge Day · Game Show Day · Challenge Day +1Biscuit Face Challenge
Children try to move a biscuit from their forehead to their mouth within one minute without using their hands.
Game Show Day · Games Carnival Day · One-Minute Challenge Day +1Classic Quiz Show Day
Children take part in kid versions of quiz and challenge game shows, with buzzers and hosts.
One-Minute Challenge Day · Game Show Day · Silly Tasks Day +1Cotton Ball Nose Challenge
Children dab a little petroleum jelly on their nose and try to move cotton balls from one bowl to another in one minute.
Gross and Messy Day · Messy Play Day · Game Show Day +1Cream Splat Chance Game
Children take turns rolling a die and hoping their number does not come up, or they get a dollop of foam on a paper plate pushed gently to their face.
One-Minute Challenge Day · Game Show Day · Challenge Day +1Cup Stacking Pyramid
Children race to build and unstack a pyramid of plastic cups within 60 seconds.
Disco Day · Game Show Day · Music and Dance DayDisco and Team Trivia
A dance party followed by team trivia, mixing high-energy movement with a calmer quiz to finish.
Christmas · Christmas in July · Dramatic Play Day +1Festive Charades
Children act out festive words and phrases without speaking while their team guesses.
Fairy Tale Day · Movie Day · Game Show Day +1Film and Song Trivia
Teams compete in a picture-round quiz about children's films and their songs, using buzzers for a game-show feel.
Movie Day · Film Club Day · Game Show Day +1Film Trivia Quiz
Children play a team quiz about films, film-making and the cinema, answering general questions in a fun game-show format.
Inventors Day · Maker Day · Game Show Day +2Invention Pitches
Groups invent a new product, build a model and pitch it to the room, practising teamwork and confident speaking.
Dance-Off Day · Talent Show Day · Game Show Day +2Judges' Panel Dance-Off
Children dance in pairs or small groups while a friendly judging panel holds up scorecards and gives kind feedback.
One-Minute Challenge Day · Game Show Day · Challenge Day +1One-Minute Household Challenges
Children rotate through quick one-minute challenges using everyday items, like stacking cups or moving lollies with a straw.
Pet Day · Game Show Day · Animal ThemeResponsible Pet Owner Quiz
Children answer quiz questions about what pets need, from food and water to exercise and vet care. Fun facts with a message.
One-Minute Challenge Day · Game Show Day · Challenge Day +1Shake the Box Challenge
Children wear a tissue box filled with ping pong balls on their waist and wiggle to shake all the balls out in one minute.
Under the Sea · Shark Week Day · World Oceans Day +1Shark Facts Quiz
Teams answer quiz questions about sharks, from how they breathe to where they live, learning surprising facts along the way.
Shark Week Day · Game Show Day · Under the Sea +1Shark Trivia Teams
Teams answer fun questions about sharks and ocean life to earn points.
Silly Tasks Day · Game Show Day · Challenge DaySilly Tasks Judging Panel
An educator plays the dramatic judge, awarding points for creativity, effort and teamwork as teams complete silly tasks across the day.
Survival Challenge Day · Challenge Day · Teamwork Day +2Team Immunity Challenge
Older children compete in teams through puzzle and balance challenges to win a homemade immunity token.