# Plan a backyard games day or family olympics

A team-based outdoor games day with events, scoring, a schedule, and supplies, for any mix of ages and abilities.

- Topic: Fun & Games
- Framework: Few-Shot
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Plan, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/plan-a-backyard-games-day-or-family-olympics

## Prompt

```text
Plan a backyard games day or family olympics.

**Players:** [NUMBER and AGES]
**Space:** [e.g. "small backyard", "park with a field", "driveway"]
**Date, time, and expected weather:** [DETAILS]
**Length:** [e.g. "2-3 hours"]
**Supplies I have:** [e.g. "balls, buckets, hula hoops, sidewalk chalk"]
**Budget for extras:** [AMOUNT]
**Abilities to include:** [e.g. "a grandparent who uses a cane", "a toddler"]

Give me:
1. A way to split into balanced teams, with team names and a quick team-flag or chant activity to open.
2. 8-10 events mixing speed, skill, teamwork, and pure silliness (e.g. relay with a twist, target toss, water balloon catch). For each: setup, rules in 2-3 sentences, supplies, and an adapted version for younger kids or anyone with limited mobility.
3. A schedule that alternates high-energy and calm events, with water and shade breaks.
4. A points system where every team can still win until the final event, plus spirit points for good sportsmanship.
5. A closing ceremony idea with homemade medals or awards for every player.
6. A shopping and setup checklist.
7. Safety notes: heat and sun, clear the area of hazards, adult supervision near water, and a basic first-aid kit on hand.
```

## What to fill in

- NUMBER and AGES
- e.g. "small backyard", "park with a field", "driveway"
- DETAILS
- e.g. "2-3 hours"
- e.g. "balls, buckets, hula hoops, sidewalk chalk"
- AMOUNT
- e.g. "a grandparent who uses a cane", "a toddler"

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