Olympics party

[boiler717]

We are hosting an Olympics party this weekend and I need help coming up with events! Kids are 4 to 9 years. We have a pool and a basketball court. Any ideas of events they can do?

[mccallister84]

We are having one Friday! We are doing a water balloon toss, hurdles (pool noodles taped to broom handles from the dollar store) and an Olympic torch relay.

[pierogigirl]

Ring toss onto a cone or dowel. We did it at our Halloween party and the kids liked it and have done it on their own a few times since then.

Cornhole/bean bag toss

[minzy]

I’m having one Friday, too. Yes, I know the Olympics are very problematic etc x1000. Anyway!

Opening ceremonies with flags and torch (they’ll traipse around my yard) to the Olympic theme song. Egg and spoon race with plastic egg (sorry not sorry). Sack race. Obstacle course. Long jump on the driveway where we can record distance with chalk. Tattoo of Olympic Rings station and a spot with a backdrop to take selfies. Art station with these little tubes and paint to make Olympic ring art. Bubbles. Tons of food including sushi, because Japan. American flag shots. Favors are medals, little flags and candy - I did Dove caramels (gold), York peppermint patties (silver), and Rolos (bronze). I’ve essentially invited the whole neighborhood and prep has been immense but I’m feeling in a decent spot two days out. I got a text about masking today so will suggest everyone do that even though this will be very much outside. Thankfully the weather here looks perfect and Friday we’ll have a full moon.

Taking playlist suggestions, we’re still working on that... my current list is:
Let’s get it started in here - Black Eyed Peas
I got a feeling (tonight’s gonna be a good night) - Black Eyed Peas
Roar - Katy Perry
Eye of the tiger - Survivor
My hero - Foo Fighters
High hopes - Panic at the disco
Bang - AJR
Girl on fire - Alicia Keys
Go big or go home - American authors
Reach - Gloria Estefan
The final countdown - Europe
Firework - Katy Perry
Hall of Fame - The Script
Brave - Sara Bareilles
We are the champions - Queen
Fearless - GooGoo Dolls

[mbcdefg]

Actual Olympic events:
Speed walking
Baton relay
synchronized team dance
Volleyball
Golf putting
Badminton
Tug of war


We did a lot of relay races at family parties when I was a kid and now we have an annual family field day where the adults play the same games. A lot of them are on this list: www.verywellfamily.com/relay-races-for-kids-1257402

[wise_rita]

Golf is an Olympic sport?!

ETA: tug of war whut?!

[konapoppy]

Jul 21, 2021 23:37:50 GMT -5 wise_rita said:

Golf is an Olympic sport?!

ETA: tug of war whut?!

They both have been in the past.

[mbcdefg]

Jul 21, 2021 23:37:50 GMT -5 wise_rita said:

Golf is an Olympic sport?!

ETA: tug of war whut?!

Both were events in the early 1900s; golf returned a few years ago.