Even though the Olympic Games are coming to a close they will be on our minds for months to come. Let's tap into the dreams, hopes, and imaginations of our children and have an Olympic Party. This party can be for a birthday, cookout, fall festival, block party, or just because. Get the whole family and neighborhood involved even the pets.
1) Guest- Your games will need to include everyone invited. Assign team colors and ask the guests to dress in their team colors.
2) Games- Use summer games for inspiration but be creative too. See suggested games below or check out Minute to Win It for games.
3) Menu- High energy refreshing snacks. Lots of water- plain and flavored with fresh fruit and herbs. Cut costs by asking each team to bring something to share.
3) Set a schedule. Send it out with the invitations. Get every excited about being on time so they do not miss anything. You also want your guest to be prepared to play. Trying to ride a bike in a skirt is no fun.
4) Flags- Cut a white sheet or piece of material into flag size rectangles (use pinking shears to prevent fray) provide blank flags and fabric markers to teams so they can create a flag before the games begin. If your teams are going to be divided by families cut costs by having them make and bring a flag with them. The flags will be used for the Parade of Nations to start and finish the games.
Suggested Games
Triathlon-run backward around the yard, jump rope 10 times, and 1 leg long jump.
3 legged dash- tie one adult to one child and have them race to the finish
Pop Star- provide dress up costumes and have teams compete to see who can do the best pop performance. ( Not really a contest but a great way to start or end your games.)
Water Ballon or Egg Toss- Two people from each team line up across from each other and toss the ballon/egg back and forth moving further apart after each toss. If the ballon/egg is dropped the team is out. The play continues until one team remains.
Stroller Dash or Dog Run- take the baby or dog on a run around the block
Granola
Raisins
Fruit - Bananas, Watermelon, Frozen Grapes and Berries are very refreshing.
Nuts
Trail Mix
Pop Star- provide dress up costumes and have teams compete to see who can do the best pop performance. ( Not really a contest but a great way to start or end your games.)
Water Ballon or Egg Toss- Two people from each team line up across from each other and toss the ballon/egg back and forth moving further apart after each toss. If the ballon/egg is dropped the team is out. The play continues until one team remains.
Stroller Dash or Dog Run- take the baby or dog on a run around the block
Suggested Snacks
Granola
Raisins
Fruit - Bananas, Watermelon, Frozen Grapes and Berries are very refreshing.
Nuts
Trail Mix
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