Mock Olympic Games: Precision and Strategy
Organize a series of non-traditional athletic events emphasizing skill, precision, and strategy (e.g., Croquet, Bocce Ball, Frisbee Golf, or specialized relay races).
- Takes
- 2–3 hr
- Your setup
- 30 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 1 and up
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- $
- Where
- Outdoors
How to do it
- 1Select 3-5 unique events requiring different skill sets.
- 2Establish clear rules and scoring criteria beforehand.
- 3Divide into teams or compete individually.
- 4Run the events, tracking scores meticulously.
- 5Award medals or bragging rights at a closing ceremony.
What they're practising
- Strategic planning
- Gross motor control
- Competitive spirit
- Rules adherence