This article is from the Scouting FAQ, by Bill Nelson nelsonb@nospam.aztec.asu.edu, Soaring Golden Eagle eagle@rangernet.org and Alan Houser troop24@emf.net with numerous contributions by others.
Here's a brief description of the games we'll be using in our Summer
Olympics.
15.1 WATER RELAY RACE
Transport water from point A to point B holding water can above head.
Water can has small nail holes in bottom edge resulting in a shower
effect on the carrier. Team that has the most water average per den
wins.
15.2 OBSTACLE COURSE
Standard obstacle type course described in Ideas book, with the
addition of slip N slide water slide, and Rope swing over small
swimming pool. Best den average through course wins.
15.3 ELECTRIC ISOTOPE
Combined teamwork to remove coffee can from centre of circle using
ropes tied to a small inner-tube. Boys cannot cross rope circle. Best
time wins.
15.4 WATER BALLOON SLING SHOT CATCH
Using a large slingshot made from surgical tubing and a inner tube
cup, three boys will launch the water balloons toward the objective.
The objective is three boys holding a small plastic swimming pool, who
will try and catch the water balloons. The team with the most catches
wins.
15.5 4X4 RACES
Using two 4x4"s (6 ft lengths) with robes tied every 12 inches, six
boys standing on the 4x4 will attempt to lift and walk a short
distance. Requires teamwork and co-operative effort. Fastest time
wins.
 
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