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Outdoor Obstacle Course for Kids

Need a fast and fun idea to occupy the kids, burn off some energy and have some fun? Make a fun Kids Obstacle Course Adventure of course!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Activity to do, Nature craft/activity
Cuisine: Activity to do
Keyword: kids obstacle course, kids obstacle course ideas, natural obstacle course, obstacle course for kids, obstacle course ideas for kids, obstacle course supplies, outdoor obstacle course, outdoor obstacle course for kids, toddler obstacle course outdoor
Servings: 1 Outdoor obstacle Course for kids
Author: Shelly
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Items from garage to use as obstacles Pool noodles, tires, wooden ladder, hula hoops, buckets, balls, pallets, boards, etc.
  • Yard items to use as obstacles Picnic table or furniture, play equipment, etc

Ingredients

  • Sidewalk chalk

Instructions

  • Decide what objects you presently have that you will work into the course (steps, play equipment, tree stump, sidewalks and driveways, etc.)
    Decide the course the kids will take working in these objects from the yard. Add your “obstacles”
  • Make a simple Kids Obstacle Course Adventure Map (especially for an event like a bday party)
  • Explain the course and rules (especially if you want to make it a competition)
    Place some helpers at obstacles that need to be reset or need supervision
  • Gather kids to the starting point and "go" (one at a time works best)!

Notes

More ideas for obstacles and activities on the course are on the post. 
Also ideas for a young child obstacle course.