Sack Race ~ Outdoor Games for Kids

The sack race is a wonderful party  and picnic game that has been around forever. Playing this game is fun for kids. This game can be played by anyone small or big.The more people racing, the more fun it is.

Number of players:

You can have as many players as you have bags available.

What you need:

   Burlap sacks or pillow cases  or potato sacks for each individual participant.

What to do :-
  
    In a wide, open area, first setup the start line and finish line.
    Participants will run to the sack, put both feet in and begin hopping toward the finish line.
    Contestants must keep both feet in sack and hold the sack at all times.
    The sack must remain as close to the waist as possible and should not fall below the knees.
   The first person to cross the finish line is the winner of the race.

Variation :-
This can be made more complicated using cones to create an obstacle course.

Three Leged Race

 

A three-legged race is a game of cooperation between partners . Teamwork  is needed to get this one right ! Kids will love being tied together with a friend .They  will enjoy the challenge of trying to walk and run together without falling. Ground should be flat. If grass is there its very good.It's a lot harder than it looks!

What you need: You need scarves or rope or big cloth.

How to play:

1. Divide children into pairs.
2. Each player must tie one of his or her legs with scarf or rope or big cloth to the other player's leg so that when they move, they move with three legs or they stand hip to hip or around the touching ankles.
3. Put your arm around your partner's waist, and have your partner do the same.
4. Put your untied leg behind to start the race.
5.  At the starting signal , each pair should race from  the start line to the goal line or finish line.
6.  The first pair to reach the Goal line or finish line is the winner.
7. You can fall and get back up and continue the race.

What else you need to know to win:

• Kids will want to pair up with adults in this game, but be careful. You are likely to fall during this race so if you do pair up with a kid, be sure to move slowly when the race is on.
• Look for someone who is close to your height with a similar leg length.
• Run, keeping your legs in synchronization.

Lemon on a Spoon Race ~ Outdoor Games for Kids

 

1. For the Lemon on a Spoon Race, you'll need some regular-sized stainless steel or plastic spoons and some Lemons.
2. The Lemon should be slightly larger than the spoon to make balancing a little tricky. You will also need to establish a start line and a goal line. 
3. Everyone should  balance a lemon on their spoon and when the whistle blows, they must make it to the goal line and back without dropping their Lemon. The one who come  back first, is the winner.
4. This game can be played and enjoyed by anyone kids or big people also.
5. You can also play this game with a potato !!!

Tug of war ~ Outdoor games for school age kids

 
Tug of war also known as , rope war, rope pulling, or tugging war is a sport that has two teams against each other .Tug of War is a fun pastime for kids of all ages to play. There are many variations, but here is the basic game.

Instructions :-

Get a rope, preferably nylon braided to prevent breaking down of rope.
Draw a line on the ground in the middle.That is the line you want to pull the other players or team across. 
Each side must have an equal amount of players, and it does not matter the physical strength or ability.
The object of Tug-of-War is to pull the other player or team across the center line. To do this, you must use a rope and pull against one another until they come across the line in any way.
The first team that gets the other team across their side of the line wins.