Mini Olympic games activities are ideal for youth group parties, retreats, and other events. In the collection of 39 games below, you’ll find plenty of individual challenges and team events. Activities include relays, competitions, and time trials.
Whether you’re celebrating the Summer Olympics or the Winter Olympics or are just a straight-up Olympic fanatic, these ideas are action-packed. Use as many games as you’d like, and adapt them for your kids and group.
PRO TIP: Enlist plenty of volunteers to help your mini Olympic games activities go for the gold!
39 Mini Olympic Games Activities Kids Will Love
Ready for loads of excitement? Then try some (or all!) of these youth group games:
1. Team Architect
First up, this is a great team-building icebreaker for your mini Olympics event.
2. Chair on the Wall
No prep and no supplies are needed for this fun game.
3. Bucket Balance
Be sure to play this water challenge outside.
4. Sock Wrestling
This game can get intense, but it’s a blast!
5. Table Climbing
When played safely, this is a wonderful competitive activity.
6. Dirty Nappies
Use this classic gross-out game to make kids LOL.
7. Mini-Golf Mayhem
This low-cost youth group game is perfect for a mini Olympics.
8. Matchbox Nose Race
Players race one another in unusual ways during this fun game.
9. Chalk Fencing
Let kids engage in crazy duels!
10. Pantyhose Pull
Teens will love this active icebreaker.
11. Crazy Olympics
Form teams for this energetic relay race.
12. Zombie Apocalypse
Wear good running shoes and avoid the undead!
13. Pizza Box Curling
No ice needed for this wacky version of curling.
