Kids across the Hunter are waiting to release their inner ninja during the school holidays.
While some children may make their own obstacle courses at home, Ninja Parc Newcastle offers an even better option.
Designed in a kid-friendly format the course encourages them to get moving, get stronger, improve agility and problem-solve – all while having lots of fun.
According to founder John Pirlo, children are keen to challenge themselves.
“Emerging from lockdown in time for the school holidays is going to see a massive boost – kids have missed out on so much and are keen to get out and get active,” he said.
“We can’t wait to welcome everyone for some holiday fun.”
The school holiday program runs until 25 January and offers 3 hours of fully supervised fun (9am – 12pm or 1pm – 4pm) every weekday for school kids aged 5-14.
Go to ninjaparc.com.au/school-holiday-program/ for more.
For little ninjas wanting to practice at home, you can also unleash your inner ninja with five easy obstacle courses to set up in your loungeroom, thanks to Ninja Parc:
1. CYCLONE SPINNER
Do you have a swivel office chair at home? The contestant can sit down and wrap their legs around the back of the chair – then a friend can help spin the chair from one side of the room to the other while they hold on. To make it harder, go straight to Shrinking Steps!
2. SHRINKING STEPS
Cut about 10 steps out of felt or paper and tape them to the floor in a row, making sure the steps get smaller and further apart towards the end. You can complete this obstacle by jumping with both feet or just one to each step.
3. BASKET TOSS
Do you have a trampoline at home? Each contestant is to bounce on the trampoline while attempting to shoot a basketball into a ‘hoop’ on the other side of the trampoline (try using a bin or basket if you don’t have a basketball hoop.)
4. SPIDER JUMP
Set up different furniture in a row about a metre apart (avoid furniture with sharp corners!). Try sturdy chairs, poufs, side tables and anything else that will hold your weight and won’t get ruined! Contestants need to scale each item, moving quickly from one to another without stopping or touching the ground.
5. SNAKE RUN
Try using pillows to set out a course in the shape of an S. Contestants need to jump from one to the other. Increase the difficulty by setting the pillows further apart.
ENTER TO WIN
Newcastle Weekly has one double school holiday fun pass to give away.
To enter, email [email protected] with ’Ninja’ in the subject field.
Tell us your name, full contact details (including best delivery address and mobile number) and what your mini ninja’s favourite at home obstacle course would be. Entries close 9am Thursday 23 December 2021 and winner drawn same day. One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18+.
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