YOUTH OBSTACLE COURSE

When I was a kid, my sister and a few of our friends and I would often walk to the local elementary school on weekends. It had a small playground – nothing fancy, but it was close to all our houses. One of our favorite games was to take turns inventing obstacle courses and seeing who could make it through the fastest.

We probably looked crazy to anyone who happened to drive by, but it was fun. The competitive element was only part of it. What we enjoyed most was the challenge of pushing ourselves, regardless of how everyone did, and the fun of creating new courses each time.

We would have gone nuts for any of the new Century obstacle course equipment. There’s a ton of variety, and the equipment can easily be set up in a backyard or even inside.

Here are a few ideas for building your own obstacle courses for your kids. These are only a few suggestions – the possibilities are only limited by your imagination!