Camp Olympics

What you need

• A score sheet and pen
• 4–6 small props depending on events: rope, balls, buckets, sticks
• Optional: medals or ribbons for the top three

How to play

1. 1.Pick 4–6 short events. Suggested: tug-of-war, three-legged race, stick toss for distance, water-bucket relay, scavenger sprint, balance walk.
2. 2.Split players into teams of 3–5. Teams pick names.
3. 3.Run each event one at a time. Score 5 points for first, 3 for second, 1 for third.
4. 4.Track scores on the sheet. Announce running totals between events.
5. 5.After the last event, the team with the most total points wins.

What success looks like

Team with the highest total score after all events wins.

Variations

• Family teams: split by family unit instead of mixed teams.
• Junior division: kids-only events with adult coaches.
• Awards ceremony: hand out playful titles ("Most Mud Earned") to every team member.

Safety notes

• Match event difficulty to the youngest player.
• Have water available; pause between events for hydration.
• Run any race events on flat ground away from fire rings and tent stakes.