====== Otter Olympics ======

//The values of the olympics are excellence, respect, and friendship. These values are echoed in scout law. Doing an olympics themed meeting is a great way to get the otters moving and thinking about fair play.//

  * Opening Ceremony
  * Ice Breaker Game
  * Talk about games and being a good winner/loser
    * How does it feel when you win a game?
    * How about when you lose a game?
    * Different people are good at different types of games/activities, how can we make everyone feel welcome when we are playing games together?
  * Play a sports game
    * This could be as simple as kicking a soccer ball around, or something more elaborate. You could also try a sport from another culture.
  * Story and Snack Time
    * Read a story about competition or the olympic games.
  * Olympics themed obstacle course
    * The ancient olympic pentathlon involved discus, long jump, javelin, running, and wrestling. You can turn this into a kids obstacle course by tossing a frisbee, jumping, throwing a pool noodle at a target, running, then finishing with a hug to a stuffed animal (or tackling a kids inflatable bopper if you have one available)
    * You can also do any types of physical activities for this--use your imagination!
    * Another idea is using existing play equipment and letting the kids design their own obstacle courses on the playground.
  * Discuss inclusivity in games
    * Introduce the idea of the paralympics, designed for athletes who have physical disabilities, or the special olympics, designed for athletes who have intellectual disabilities
    * What are some ways we could have modified our activities today for kids who needed it?
    * You could read [[https://www.paralympic.org/sites/default/files/document/120305113307821_Card_8_A_Fairy_Tale.pdf|William the One Winged Dragon]] from the Paralympic school curriculum
  * Closing Ceremony

===== Items Needed: =====

  * Materials for sports and obstacle course
  * Book for story time
===== Badge Requirements Covered: =====

=== Blue Activity Paw ===

  * Practice being a good winner and good loser
  * Sports Game
  * Obstacle Course
  * Physical Fitness
  * Discuss ways to welcome everyone into your otter games

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