Gladiator Day ideas for OSHC
7 DIY activities for a gladiator day at before and after school care or vacation care, usually run around Any time / Talk Like a Pirate Day (19 September). Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.
Cardboard Hero Hammer
Children build a mighty hero hammer from a tissue box and cardboard tube, wrapping it in foil and tape for a shiny finish.
Gladiator Day · Athletics Carnival · Teamwork Day +2Champion Relay
Teams race through a relay of running, hopping and carrying tasks to earn the title of champions.
Knights and Fairies · Medieval Times · Gladiator Day +1Hobby Horse Joust
Children ride hobby horses and gently aim pool noodles at a target, a safe take on medieval jousting.
Greek Myths Day · Athletics Carnival · Gladiator Day +2Mini Ancient Games
Children compete in ancient-style events such as sprints, long jump and a pool noodle javelin throw.
Gladiator Day · Medieval Times · Knights and Fairies +2Pool Noodle Duel
Children balance on a low beam and try to gently tap each other off-balance with soft pool noodles.
Pirate Day · Knights and Fairies · Medieval Times +2Pool Noodle Sword Duels
Children fence safely with halved pool noodles inside a chalk circle, scoring for a tap below the shoulders. Active, rule-based play.
Athletics Carnival · Teamwork Day · Games Carnival Day +2Team Tug of War
Two teams pull on a rope to bring the centre marker over their line, testing strength, teamwork and coordination.