Game of Games - NWF Green Hour

Entertain yourself and your family by creating your own “Game of Games” challenges.

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There are so many fun ways to entertain yourself and your family with outdoor challenges. Make a schedule or “Game of Games” for you and your entire family to play outdoors today or any day.

Here’s a list of ideas to help you get started. Add to this list with your favorite games and share them with us at #GreenHour.

Floor is Lava
Play “Floor Is Lava “ outside. This simple indoor game: spread couch cushions, chairs, and other household items out on the ground and pretend the floor is “lava” as you make your way from point A to point B is easily played outside. (Helpful tip: Place pieces of paper on the ground to get from point A to B.

Backyard Olympics
Set up a series of outdoor competitions like relay races, long jumps, and other Olympic-inspired events – all in the safety of your backyard or local park.

Obstacle Course
Visit a nearby park or use whatever you have around your yard to create a jumping, rolling, crawling, and racing good time. Time each course run to beat personal records or make it a special event in your Backyard Olympics.

Tug-of-War
Hold one end of a smooth, heavy rope and have a friend hold the other end. Then start tugging with all your might until one person topples or the rope is pulled across a finish line you make at the start. You can also play in teams, with more than one person on each end of the rope.

Story-Telling
Read or make up your favorite story outside. There are lots of variations on improvisational games you can play outside.

Document Your Discoveries

Plan your “Game of Games” Day in your Nature Notebook.
Record the names of winners and describe the day.

Bonus: Make awards using natural objects and have a backyard ceremony.

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