Family Olympic Games
Now that the girls are getting older they have really become interested in the Olympics. The opening ceremony was incredible. I am glad that they replayed it the next morning here. We watched the whole thing over again of course. The girls have been watching the Olympics day and night. Not much has gotten done in this house while it is on. They have made a lot of bracelets while watching though.
If your kids are really getting into the Olympics you can also play some Family Olympic Games. You can create a lot of different games. You just have to look around the house and get creative. You can even buy some cheap medals to give out if you want. Here are some ideas to get you started. If you would like more ideas of fun things to do with your family check out the Play section of the main website.
Family Olympic Games
Indoor Games - Table top races
See who can get across the table the fastest. You can also do this on a floor with a set finish line. Use a straw to blow things like cotton balls. Use a straw in your mouth to try to roll or blow things. Find things you have in your house that you can create events with.
Outdoor Games
Bean Bag Toss - No bean bags? Try sock balls.
Bubble Blowing Contest - Who can blow the biggest bubble?
Bowling - Recycle those 2 liter soda bottles. Fill them part way with water and use them as pins. Any ball will do.
Tug of War
Egg & Spoon - The old game of, try to carry an egg on a spoon race. Add in any obstacles you can think of.
Javelin Throwing Contest - Pick funny things to throw. Try straws or paper airplanes.
Archery & Shooting - Bring out those squirt guns and foam dart guns.
Water Balloon Toss - Two players face each other and toss a water balloon back and forth. After each throw the players take one step back away from each other. The player that misses loses and gets wet.
Water Balloon Baseball - The pitcher throws the water balloon at the "batter". The batter catches the water balloon and must run the bases without breaking their balloon. In the meantime all outfield players have one balloon that they can use to try to get the player out. This game is a lot of fun but do not forget to pick up all the broken balloons afterwards.
If your kids are really getting into the Olympics you can also play some Family Olympic Games. You can create a lot of different games. You just have to look around the house and get creative. You can even buy some cheap medals to give out if you want. Here are some ideas to get you started. If you would like more ideas of fun things to do with your family check out the Play section of the main website.
Family Olympic Games
Indoor Games - Table top races
See who can get across the table the fastest. You can also do this on a floor with a set finish line. Use a straw to blow things like cotton balls. Use a straw in your mouth to try to roll or blow things. Find things you have in your house that you can create events with.
Outdoor Games
Bean Bag Toss - No bean bags? Try sock balls.
Bubble Blowing Contest - Who can blow the biggest bubble?
Bowling - Recycle those 2 liter soda bottles. Fill them part way with water and use them as pins. Any ball will do.
Tug of War
Egg & Spoon - The old game of, try to carry an egg on a spoon race. Add in any obstacles you can think of.
Javelin Throwing Contest - Pick funny things to throw. Try straws or paper airplanes.
Archery & Shooting - Bring out those squirt guns and foam dart guns.
Water Balloon Toss - Two players face each other and toss a water balloon back and forth. After each throw the players take one step back away from each other. The player that misses loses and gets wet.
Water Balloon Baseball - The pitcher throws the water balloon at the "batter". The batter catches the water balloon and must run the bases without breaking their balloon. In the meantime all outfield players have one balloon that they can use to try to get the player out. This game is a lot of fun but do not forget to pick up all the broken balloons afterwards.
Posts
Awesome ideas for families. I have a friend who has an Olympic party every year and always has guest competing for prizes.
Water Balloon Baseball is a new one for me. Sounds like fun!
They are doing something like this at my gym Curves. Every day we have a new Olympic event. Today we had basketball free throw.
I love this! Even though my daughter is only 3 months old, I've been collecting family ideas even before I was pregnant.