Make Your Own Outdoor Games & Obstacle Course

Miriam Piper

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Make Your Own Outdoor Games & Obstacle Course

A Stroll Down Memory Lane

Highlight: Dive into the boundless fun of outdoor activities right in your backyard. By setting up your own games and obstacle course, you can create an arena of joy for friends and family alike.

Plan, Pencil, and Prepare

Remember those childhood days spent doing obstacle courses in PE class? Would you like to relive the thrill of challenging your physical abilities, this time without the specter of a grade hanging over your head? Or perhaps you’re on the lookout for fun outdoor games that families can bond over. If that's the case, you're in the right place.

We're about to guide you on the journey to construct your own outdoor games and setup a thrilling obstacle course right in your backyard. Spoiler alert: it's going to be a blast!

Game Creation: Unleashing Your Inner Inventive Spirit

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Game Creation: Unleashing Your Inner Inventive Spirit

Setting up your own backyard games and obstacle course is an exciting venture. To ensure your project is successful, follow these steps:

Get Inspiration: Browse through sites like Pinterest, 'Not Just a Housewife,' and 'Frugal Fun 4 Boys' to gather fun and practical ideas.

Plan Ahead: Think carefully about your available space, the ages and abilities of those likely to participate, and the resources you have at hand.

Draw a Blueprint: It’s worthwhile to take the time to sketch your planned setup. It needn’t be an architectural masterpiece – a rough layout will be more than sufficient.

Complexity and Fun: Setting Up Your Obstacle Course

Creating your DIY outdoor games can range from simple activities to intricate board games.

Tic-Tac-Toe Toss: Draw a Tic-Tac-Toe grid on a square piece of wood or even on your lawn. Create beanbags filled with beans or pebbles. The aim is to toss the bags so they land on the squares, forming a line. This game is perfect for children and adults alike.

Lawn Dominoes: With rectangular wooden pieces and a pot of paint, you can easily create your own oversized dominoes. Full instructions can be found here.

Transform, Bond, and Enjoy

A custom designed obstacle course can be constructed with household items and a bit of creativity.

Start: Participants will have to jump over a series of hoops placed on the floor. These hoops can be hula hoops or even inflatable pool rings.

Checkpoints: After the leap-over, incorporate a crawl-under aspect. A simple tarp held up on both sides will work. Follow this by a ‘dodge segment’ where participants must navigate around scattered toys without touching them.

End: A thrilling finish could be a water balloon toss or a small climbing wall.

By taking the initiative to create your own outdoor games and obstacle course, you're not just using your creativity to transform your outdoor space. You're also providing a platform for loved ones to create lasting memories.

Don’t worry about finding the ‘perfect’ design or layout. The real narrator here is your imagination and the limitless fun it can inspire.

Let's revel in the joy of transforming your backyard into an inventive playground! So are you ready to dig in and create your make-shift parlor of games and fun?

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