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Published: Jul 6, 2019 · Modified: Jul 20, 2022 by Birute Efe · This post may contain affiliate links ·

25 Easiest Low Prep Obstacle Courses for Kids

Obstacle Courses For Kids
Obstacle Courses For Kids
Obstacle Courses For Kids
Obstacle Courses For Kids

Find some ideas how to organize the best obstacle courses for kids that will keep them occupied for hours!

Lately, my kids love a more challenging play time. They have been asking me to set up and prepare obstacle course.

7 images of low prec obstacle courses.

I think obstacle courses are great for kids. They encourage thinking and problem solving. Also most of the obstacle courses require lots of physical movement which is so hard to achieve these days.

I've searched and re-searched for obstacle courses for kids that require low prep, but bring most fun for kids! 

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  • 25 Obstacle Courses for Kids
  • 1. Water Obstacle Course
  • 2. Spy Training Obstacle Course
  • 3. Backyard Obstacle Course
  • 4. Obstacle Course themed Birthday Party
  • 5. Animal Sounds Obstacle Course
  • 6. Build your own Obstacle Course together
  • 7. Sidewalk Obstacle Course
  • 8. Simple Obstacle Course for Crawlers
  • 9. Balloon Obstacle Course
  • 10. DIY Obstacle Course
  • 11. Obstacle Course for young kids
  • Fun Ideas For Kids
  • 12. Pipe Obstacle Course
  • 13. DIY Cavaletti
  • 14. Make your own Obstacle Course
  • 15. Yarn Obstacle Course
  • 16. Pool Noodle Obstacle Course
  • 17. Dad Approved Obstacle Course
  • Indoor Obstacle Courses
  • 18. Super Easy Obstacle Course
  • 19. Shape Obstacle Course
  • 20. Train Obstacle Course
  • 21. Obligatory Morning Obstacle Course
  • 22. Easy Gross Motor Obstacle Course
  • 23. Indoor Obstacle Course
  • 24. Spy Scavenger Obstacle Course
  • 25. String Obstacle Course

25 Obstacle Courses for Kids

1. Water Obstacle Course

Girl playing in a water obstacle course outdoor.
Source: Meaningul Mama

Using balloons, pool noodles and lots of water, this obstacle course is perfect for all ages!

2. Spy Training Obstacle Course

Kids love to pretend as spies or as action characters. Start their training by creating your very own Spy training camp!

3. Backyard Obstacle Course

Using your garden planters and house buckets, you can build the easiest obstacle course ever!

4. Obstacle Course themed Birthday Party

Young girl with a medal looking into a camera.
Source: Martha Stewart

Your kids would definitely enjoy an obstacle course themed birthday party and it might be the best birthday party they would ever have!

5. Animal Sounds Obstacle Course

If you have lots of stuffed animals at home, stored somewhere in the attic, this is the right time to bring it all out!

6. Build your own Obstacle Course together

Nothing beats a family activity, so make it more exciting by assembling your own obstacle course!

7. Sidewalk Obstacle Course

Sidewalk obstacle course with chalk poster.
Source: Playtivities

Using only a box of colored chalks, you can create your own obstacle course even without a backyard!

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8. Simple Obstacle Course for Crawlers

Toddlers love crawling, don't they? It's time for the little ones to have their own obstacle course!

9. Balloon Obstacle Course

Using a pack of balloons, make your next obstacle course activity more fun!

10. DIY Obstacle Course

Two girls  playing in activity obstacle course outdoor.
Source: Imagination Soup

If you are looking to create your own obstacle course, check out this easy instructions and customize your obstacle course!

11. Obstacle Course for young kids

If your children are still too young to accomplish complex obstacle courses yet, try out this custom obstacle course for young kids!

Fun Ideas For Kids

12. Pipe Obstacle Course

Interconnected pipes are one of the best materials to use for any outdoor activity, especially for creating your own obstacle course!

13. DIY Cavaletti

Bunch of colorful plastic baskets with wooden sticks outdoor.
Source: Jax Dog Mom

One of the best things about an obstacle course is that you can put any activity in it. Try out this homemade DIY Cavaletti!

14. Make your own Obstacle Course

No time to go on a quick beach getaway? Try out this pool themed obstacle course using your own pool noodles, pipes and a small inflatable pool!

15. Yarn Obstacle Course

A ball of yarn can go a long way to give your kids a more exciting day!

16. Pool Noodle Obstacle Course

Young boy jumping over obstacles outdoor.
Source: Learn Play Imagine

With your pool noodles hanging around your house after the summer getaway, you can still use it for this awesome obstacle course.

17. Dad Approved Obstacle Course

Not all obstacle courses are dad approved, it is actually a lot more fun and advanced if Dads approve it! So check everything first, before you let them do it.

Indoor Obstacle Courses

18. Super Easy Obstacle Course

You don't need a lot of materials to do this. Just look around your home for toys that can be used for every station for the obstacle course.

19. Shape Obstacle Course

Bunch of obstacle course sheets spreaded on the floor in a house
Source: Toddler Approved

Another indoor obstacle course to help your kids to memorize the shapes easily!

20. Train Obstacle Course

For indoor plans during the school days, surprise them with train tracks all around your home!

21. Obligatory Morning Obstacle Course

For your future long weekend plans, start it with a tiring yet fun activity like this morning obstacle course!

22. Easy Gross Motor Obstacle Course

Young boy walking on balance obsacle made on the floor.
Source: Adventures At Home With Mum

An indoor obstacle course to enhance your children's motor skills!

23. Indoor Obstacle Course

If summer is over and you are still craving for obstacle courses, you can always do it indoors!

24. Spy Scavenger Obstacle Course

If there is an outdoor Spy training course, this indoor Spy obstacle course is much easier to do!

25. String Obstacle Course

Young boy walking on string obstacle course at home.
Source: Hands On As We Grow

Using a deck of cards and a couple of strings, you can have an indoor obstacle course to make your weekends more exciting!

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