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5 activities to get the kids moving

April 6, 2015

Are you looking for an original physical activity to practice with your child on weekends or during summer vacation? Here are 5 fun sports and activities the whole family will love!

An obstacle course

Kids love to compete! Gather the whole family for a great obstacle course. Here are some ideas of easy obstacles you can create yourself:

  • Attach the legs of 2 members of each team with a string to do a 3-legged race
  • Put an egg on a spoon and race while trying to avoid dropping the egg
  • Install a course of old tires in which you can jump in and around

Use your imagination to create original obstacles adapted to your children! They will love to participate in this obstacle course with your family.

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