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1Volcano Clean Up
Indonesia has the most number of volcanoes of any country in the world. It has 167 of the 850 active volcanoes known in the world. These include the
famous volcanoes Krakatoa, Tambora, and Merapi. Japan and the United States follow in rank with the
most Volcanoes.
InstructionsFloor mats will be stood up in the middle of area.
Students will have to try and keep the balls inside the mat while they are being thrown out. After the helpers have been in the volcano for a minute the teacher may pick a 2 students to go inside the volcano. Then every
30 seconds you may add another student into the volcano until it is very crowded. Do not let students jump up and throw the balls down on the students inside the volcano this could hurt. Make sure they
know to loft the balls back into the volcano.
2Hawaiian Limbo
Limbo is a popular form of contra dancing that originated on the island of Trinidad, though Hawaii is
often mistakenly associated with limbo. This is because of the Hawaiian Luau. The Luau is a popular gathering in Hawaii where people eat and engage in
many forms of entertainment such as dancing the Hawaiian Hula or the Limbo.
InstructionsStudents will stand in line and go under the limbo bar. If a student knocks the bar down then they must stand to the side. Each time the line goes under the bar the
bar is lowered. Students able to make it under the lowest bar are the winners.
3Egyptian Pyramid Build
The pyramids are the stone tombs of Egypt's kings - the Pharaohs and one of the world's greatest historical
mysteries. They have stood for thousands of years, filled with many hidden secrets: clues about what life was like in Ancient Egypt. The Great Pyramid is the
largest and most famous of the pyramids. It was built for the Pharaoh Khuf. It is over 140 meters high and
took 20 years to build.
InstructionsStudents will be separated into 2 teams and be in a
line. One at a time a student will take one foam block and build their pyramid in a designated area. After placing their block the student must return to their line and tag the next student in line before the next student is allowed to go and place their block. The pyramid should be built with a base of 6 blocks and
each level up should be one less.
4Soccer Shoot Out
The men’s World Cup is considered the most popular sporting event in the world. The sport could not be more popular in any other country than England. Here we find
many of the most historic and famous football (soccer) clubs in the world, 20 of them in one of the most prestigious
League in the world. Teams like Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle.
Instructions
4 teams will line up at the starting point. 2 cones will be placed half way in front of each of the goals with a soccer ball on each side of the cones. The first student in each line will
run up and shoot their team’s soccer ball into the goal. If the student misses the goal they must retrieve the ball and try to score again. If the student makes the goal they will retrieve the ball and place it back next to the cone. When the ball is
placed back next to the cone the next student in line will run up and try to kick the ball into the goal. The first team with
every student to score will be the winner. Students that have scored and placed the ball back will sit in the back of
the line.
5Cool Down with Iceland Icicles
The greatest natural attraction of Iceland is the GREAT GEYSER. Now the geyser is occasionally active. When it does erupt, it could shoot extremely hot water and
steam 60-80 meters into the air. The whole area around the geyser is a boiling sulfurous landscape with hot & cold springs where primitive and rare
vegetation has learned to adapt and flourish.
InstructionsStudents will cool off with some ice pops. Take a rest at this station and please make sure all trash makes it into the trash can. You can only stop by this station
once.
6Autobahn Race
The German Autobahn has taken on an almost legendary mystique where drivers can drive faster than 100 miles an hour. The realty is just a little different than the legend. The myth that there are no speed limits is wrong because speed limit signs are posted along most highways (80 MPH). The
fact is that the autobahn is an extensive network of limited-access freeways that can usually provide a driver with a
speedy route from town to town.
Instructions
4 teams in line, students waiting their turn must be sitting. One student at a time will move to a scooter that is turned over on a spot marker. They will turn the scooter over and
sit with their bottoms on the scooter. They will then go around the circle (Autobahn). When they return they will
flip the scooter back over on their spot marker and move to the back of the line. As the first student moves across the
line the second will be able to go. The first team with each of the students around the circle win.
7Kangaroo Hop
Kangaroos are marsupials, a type of mammal that carries their young in a special pouch on the mother’s body. Kangaroos have large feet for jumping and large
fat tail used for balancing. Kangaroos are found naturally only in mainland Australia and New Guinea.
InstructionsIn relay form each student will use a hippity hop to move around a cone. The first group finished with
each student sitting wins. The students must not carry the hippity hop but hop on it down and back. Jumping
like a Kangaroo.
8Pastry Pile Up
The French are famous for their love of fine food and they sure know how to prepare it. Sweet pastries are the
country’s specialty. Centuries ago, the French obtained the sugar from Beekeeping Monks. Croissants are the best
known French pastry. In the late 1700’s, Antonin Carem,-The King of Chefs was one of France’s most popular Chefs. He is noted for creating the Torque Cooking Hat, popularized puff
pastries and one of the first “recipe cook books “ for sale.
InstructionsThe object of this station is for each team to stack pastry
boxes on top of each in a specific order. Each team will have to spell out a different word dealing with pastry. The words
are Brioche, Praline, Fondant, and Muffins. Team to first spell their word correctly is the winner. Students must be
careful not to crush the fragile pastries (don’t crush the pastry boxes) because if the pastries are not in perfect
condition when delivered then that team will lose even if they finish first.
9Italian Pasta Pull
Italy is known for its love of pasta. There are over 23 types of pasta. Including the fattest, longest, strongest,
& “wheatest” which we are using here.
InstructionsStudents will be divided into two even teams. The
teams each try to pull the center of the rope past their cone. Change the teams up at this station. Game can
be played multiple times. Out of the 4 even teams you can place each team against the other then combine
the teams together switching out teams each go.
10Strong Man Bolder Pass
Switzerland is a small land locked country in the heart of Europe. The Swiss mountains are famous for
climbing, skiing, and other recreational activities. The “Strong Man” competition originated in Switzerland.
The competition is now a huge world competition and is broadcast all over the world. You may have seen is
on Networks like ESPN.
InstructionsStudents will make 4 lines. The students should have an arm
length between them. Each line will have a boulder (medicine ball). On start the boulder should be passed down
the line from student to student. Each student should take the boulder turn 180 degrees and pass the boulder off. The student at the end of the line should carry the boulder up to the front of the line and pass the boulder back down the line.
All other students will shift towards the back of the line. When each student in the line has carried the boulder to the
front of the line then they are done.
11Potato Sack Race
The Irish became dependent on the potato for their main food source because the potato is one of the few
foods that have all the basic vitamins necessary to maintain human life. In 1846 a disease attacked the potato crop causing the Great Irish Potato Famine.
This led to the great migration of Irish immigrants to America.
InstructionsStudents will hop down to the cones and back. Switch the sack with the next student in the relay and so on.
First team with each of the students done is the winner. Students should sit at back of line when
finished.
12Olympic Torch Relay
Greece is generally considered the cradle of Western civilization. It is the birthplace of democracy, the
Olympic Games, Western literature, political science, and Western drama, including both tragedy and
comedy. The torch precedes each Olympic summer games. It originates in Greece and travels a different
historic path each Olympic game. 2008 Olympic torch relay was the first global journey of the Flames.
InstructionsStudents will balance a foam ball on a tennis ball
container/plunger and try to run down and around the cone without losing the flame. Continue until
everyone in the group has gone. If the ball falls of the plunger they must go back to the start and replace
their ball and start again.
13Safari Throw Down
The “Safari Country” Kenya is Africa's single most famous safari draw. The annual Great Migration
occurs every September and October as animals travel between Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenya's Masai Mara
park reserve. This area of the continent of Africa is home to the big five wild animals- the lion, elephant,
rhino, leopard, and buffalo.
InstructionsWhen on a safari you must be able to move quickly to get away from predators. – Call out colors and have students move from one panel of that color to the next panel of the
same color.
Going on a safari you must have good tents – go under the parachute and make a tent by sitting on the inside of the
parachute.
All animals –try to keep them on the parachute
All animals - Try to make all animals fly off the parachute
14Salute to the Troops Obstacle CourseThe United States has one of the strongest and most dedicated military armed forces in the World. And
because of these men and women we live in the greatest country in the world. To be in the armed
forces, a person must go through rigorous training. This training usually takes place at “Boot Camp”. Welcome to Stoney Point Elementary Boot Camp.
InstructionsStart out by putting on a camouflage BDU top. Each student will run and jump 4 small and large hurdles (if they are not
able to then they need to run in between each of the hurdles. The students will then go through a tunnel. When they come out on the other side they must do 10 jumping jacks before moving on. Next they will move through hula hoops taped
together (running through tires) must put one foot into each hoop. Jump rope 10 times. Then using a bat they must spin
in position 10 times around the bat. Coming back to their line they must give their BDU top to the next person in line.
15Hockey Shoot Out
Hockey is played throughout the world but mostly known to be played in Canada and the northern latitudes of the United
States. With the advent of indoor artificial ice rinks it has become a year-round pastime and is followed almost
religiously in Canada. Canada has 11 gold Olympic medals for Ice Hockey, the most of any country. The most recent
gold medal won was at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver for Canada’s National Men’s team.
Instructions4 teams will line up at the starting point. 2 cones will be
placed half way in front of each of the goals with a hockey puck on each side of the cones. The first student in each line will run up with a hockey stick and shoot their team’s puck
into the goal. If the student misses the goal they must retrieve the puck and try to score again. If the student
makes the goal they will retrieve the puck and place it back next to the cone. The next student may go when they are
handed the hockey stick. The first team with every student to score will be the winner.
16Ping Pong Over the Great Wall
The Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in northern China, built originally to protect
the northern borders of the Chinese Empire against intruders. It stretches a little over 5,500 miles. Ping Pong is
also called Table Tennis. Today we are going to hit Ping Pong balls over our wall because the Chinese people are
notorious for their love of the game.
InstructionsStudents will get into groups of 4. In groups students
will take turns hitting ping pong balls over the wall into their bucket. Students will each have 30 seconds
to hit as many balls into their bucket as possible. After each round balls must be picked up and the next
student in the group must get ready to go. After the 4 rounds the group with the most ping pong balls in
their bucket will be the winners.
17Great Barrier Reef Sponge relay
Sponges are aquatic animals. Aquatic means they live in the water. Early Europeans used soft sponges for
many purposes, including padding for helmets, portable drinking utensils and municipal water filters.
Until the invention of synthetic sponges, they were used as cleaning tools and applicators for paints.
InstructionsStudents will be split into two even teams. Each will make a line from the blue tub to their team’s clear bucket. The first
student in line will dunk the sponge and fill it with water then pass the sponge down his or her teams line. Each
student in the line must touch the sponge as it passes. The last student in line will squeeze the sponge into the clear
bucket and then run to the front of the where they will become the first person in line. This way the line will rotate and it will not be the same students at the front and end of
the line for the whole relay.
18Pear Diving
Before the beginning of the 20th Century, pearl hunting (pearl diving) was the most common way of
harvesting pearls. Today it is only done recreationally. Pearl Diving not harvesting. Traditionally, Japanese pearl diving was done by women who were called
"Ama". The word ama literally means "sea woman." Today we are going to go diving and get some pearls
with our feet.
InstructionsStudents should take shoes and sox off. Each team will
have their own pool. Students should try to pick up marbles out of their pool and put them in the
collection bucket using only their toes to collect the marbles. Because they are pearl diving they should hold their breath when their feet are in the water.
19Camel Watering Hole Relay
Camels are well known for their humps. They do not store water in them as is commonly believed. Their humps are a reservoir of fatty tissue,
while water is stored in their blood. It is in fact a mound of fatty tissue from which the animal draws energy when food is hard to find. When a camel uses its hump fat for sustenance, the mound becomes flabby and
shrinks. If a camel draws too much fat, the small remaining lump will flop from its upright position and hang down the camel's side. Food and a few days' rest will return the hump to its normal firm condition. This allows
them to survive days on end without food and water. Domesticated thousands of years ago by frankincense traders, who trained the gangly
cud-chewer to make the long and arduous journey from southern Arabia to the northern regions of the Middle East, the camel went on to become
the desert dweller's primary source of transport, shade, milk, meat, wool, and hides.
Instructions
The students will form 4 equal lines from the watering hole to their camel with a deflated hump. The student closest to the watering
hole will fill a leaky cup with water from the watering hole. The cup will be passed down the line to the last student in line where he/she will water the camel. The last student will then run the cup back to
the watering hole where they will become the first student in the line and each of the other students will shift towards the camel
bucket.
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