The Backyard Ninja Warrior Course
Design and execute a challenging obstacle course using household items, encouraging competitive physical endurance and collaborative planning.
- Takes
- 1–2 hr
- Your setup
- 30 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 5–16
- Mess
- Some mess
- Cost
- $$
- Where
- Outdoors
How to do it
- 1Scout the backyard and identify 5-8 natural obstacles (trees, hills, patio furniture).
- 2Use ropes and pool noodles to create defined barriers, balance beams, or tunnels.
- 3Assign roles: designer, builder, timekeeper, and participant.
- 4Test the course collaboratively, refining difficulty and safety measures.
- 5Time each family member individually completing the course and crown the fastest 'Ninja Champion'.
What they're practising
- Physical Conditioning
- Course Design
- Teamwork
- Agility Development