Tips for how to host a Summer Party with tons of Olympic Party games for your child’s friends! We’ll share ideas and activities that will transport you to the heart of the Olympic Games.
Get Ready for the Summer Olympics with Fun and Exciting Activities!
Get ready for the most exciting sporting event of the year – the Summer Olympics! The 2024 Olympic games are going to be held in Paris, France, and we can’t wait for all the fun and excitement.
In this blog post, we’ve created a list of Olympic-themed games and activities that you and your kids can enjoy at home. From creating your team pendant to picking a mascot, designing gold medals, and participating in mascot relay races, mascot toss, and mascot obstacle courses, we have something for everyone.
So gather your family and friends, get creative, and have a blast celebrating the Summer Olympics!
Olympic Party Game Ideas and Activities:
The Summer Olympics is just around the corner, and we’re getting excited! To help you and your family get in the Olympic spirit, we’ve put together a list of fun and engaging activities that will have you cheering for your Team in no time.
These ideas are ideal for summer Olympic activities for elementary students and preschoolers!
Make Your Team Pendant
Pre-cut pendant from large pieces of construction paper. Invite your Olympic competitors to use crayons or markers to design their team pendants for the Opening Ceremony. Provide tape and a wooden dowl to attach to the pendant so you can hold it proudly as you march.
Pick A Mascot
Every team needs a mascot! Invite your guests to bring a special stuffed animal to join them in the Olympic Games. Have a few extra to choose from if your guest forgets. To make it even more special they can create a team button for their mascot to wear along with each guest.
Decorate a Gold Medal
Here’s a fun keepsake from the party, create your own gold medal. Using Gold Cardstock, Ribbon and foam stickers each child can create a personalized gold medal with their name.
Mascot Relay Races
Imagine a simplified game of Simon Says. Ask Olympic competitors to take the challenge of racing from the start line to the finish line completing a variety of tasks.
Hold your mascots on your shoulders and then…
- Run
- Hop
- Gallop
- Hop on one foot
you get the picture….
Mascot Toss
Grab a large bucket and create a tossing line. Each competitor gets to toss their mascot with 3 attempts of making a basket into the large bucket.
Chalk Olympic Rings Simon Says
Draw several large circles on your driveway for this Olympic challenge. Then ask your Olympic competitors a variety of challenges with their mascots. For example…
- Jump
- One foot jump
- Tip Toe
- Gallop
- Frog jump
So many fun ways to get kids moving and having fun.
Mascot Obstacle Course
Create your own backyard Obstacle course for your child and their team mascot to race against the clock and compete with other contestants. Cones, tunnels, pool noodles, and hula hoops are helpful to use to create the course.
Olympic Themed Snacks
Local Events for the Olympics
Take a look into your community to see if there are any former Olympic athletes or events you can attend during the Summer 2024 Olympics too.
Here’s an opportunity from my local community years ago… I got to hold a gold medal!!!!
This gold medal was earned in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics winner Rowdy Gaines. He’s a 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist and NBC Commentator.
My daughters also had the opportunity to have an art lessons from Becky Lancer, 1996 Olympic Gold Synchronized Swimming. She was their local art teacher, you never know who’s around us in your community.
Our local hospital UF Health is also one of the Health Care Providers for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Medical Network. It’s been fun seeing the photos shared on their facebook page of our doctors and their experience.
Decorate for your Olympic Party
Here are my top picks on Amazon for decorating for hosting your Summer Olympics Party with kids!
The Ultimate Summer Olympics Guide for Kids
Grab your family, friends, or co-workers, and get ready to experience the thrill of the Summer Olympics like never before. Let’s dive into the fun and excitement together!
