The Redneck Olypmics

 

Looking for a fun, new event to do this summer with the kids? Try the Redneck Olympics. This combines the wonderful Olympic events with a down home southern twist for the kids at your church. These could be coupled with many different verses to show how God’s word applies to our lives. One that comes to mind though is 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 which discusses the need for Christians to submit to training ourselves spiritually so we might run the race of life for Christ to the best of our ability. Just as real athletes prepare and train for their races so they can perform to their best. Along with being able to relate this themed event back to God’s word, these make for some fun and sometimes funny games.

1) Toilet seat toss

This game is kind of like throwing a discus. Kids will grab a toilet seat. Give it a whirl and see how far the seat flies. Of course the farther the better. I wouldn’t advise having a “used” toilet seat, although you may get some funny reactions.

2) Shoot em’

Rednecks likes to shoot stuff. Whether it be hunting, paintball, fireworks or simply a good Nerf gun war. This game is simple. Just grab some nerf guns (or BB guns if you’re outside and brave), set up some targets and see who has the best marksmanship in the group.

3) Chug it

Everyone knows that sweet tea is the drink of the South. This game requires a bit more setting up. You do have to brew the tea after all. But give every kid a glass and see who can chug it the fastest! Try not to laugh though it might come out of your nose.

4) Skiing across the farm

This game is similar to the Olympics cross country skiing. Get some plungers, to use as ski sticks. For the actual skis, you could cut pool noodles and use duct tape (a rednecks best friend) to make foot straps. On the sound of “GO” kids will be sliding their way across the finish line.

5) Redneck Biathlon

The redneck Biathlon combines the redneck skis with shoot em’. Just give the kids a track to race around, a shooting station, and possibly something crazy to do if they miss a shot. Line the kids up into teams and make this a team relay race.

6) Bologna Toss

Now I’m personally not a fan of Bologna but Rednecks aren’t picky. Give each kid a slice and see who can hurl this mystery meat the farthest. Just make sure no one starts eating before they toss it.

7) Don’t drop that egg

This partner game will see who has soft hands. Partners toss the egg back and forth until only one couple is left standing. To make it more difficult, for every successful catch have the pair take one step back.

8) Duct Tape Ball

This game is similar to hand ball. Teams will hold a ball of duct tape, and attempt to pass it back and forth down the field and throw it into a goal. To make sure players pass the ball instead of just take it and run, only allow them to take so many steps before they have to pass.

9) Cricket Spittin’

Everyone loves a good cricket spittin’. Just grab a cricket, and let them fly. But beware if he sit in your mouth to long he may start jumping. You or an adult volunteer may have to do this one first to show that its harmless for the kids.

I’m sure there are many more that people have done. If you know of any good redneck Olympic game please share it to the comments below.