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Active Ideas

Ideas are endless, but here are some to get you started.

Physical Challenge

  • Organize A Fitness Challenge: hike, bike, walk, run, swim, dance. Invite family and friends from anywhere.
  • Host a Fitness Class: Yoga, HIIT, Zumba, Dance – whatever you find fun.
  • Burpees, Pushups, Cartwheels, Downward Dogs, Steps, Squats: Get in shape, discover your pain threshold and get fit at the same time! Collect pledges or just show everyone how far you’re willing to go to educate your community about something you care about. Do it for an hour, a day, or a week. It’s up to you.
  • Go The Distance With Friends: Run, walk, bike, roll – set a distance goal and, if you want, a fundraising goal and then do all the miles with friends. See an example by checking out this group’s social media posts.
  • Organize A Tournament: Basketball, Dodgeball, Kickball, Corn Hole, Soccer, Golf, Croquet, Ultimate Frisbe, Tennis. Leverage your sweat and bring friends along with you.
  • X-A-Thon: Dance, climb, play tennis, swim, frisbee, walk, bowl, ski. Pick what moves you and do it till you drop. Okay, just before you drop.
  • Go Ultra, Solo or in a Relay: Run, walk, bike, hike, kayak, row, stand up paddle, leap frog. Get moving. Everybody wins.
  • Organize A March: Go the distance to mobilize your community and friends to advocate for a cause you care about.
  • Frisbee Golf: Set up your own Frisbee Golf Course in your backyard, or visit a course near you.
  • Swimming Noodle Hockey: Indoors or out. It’s hockey without the potential for losing teeth.
  • Floor Hockey: Hockey in miniature.
  • Hold A Clinic: Got sports skills? Share what you’ve got with younger players of any sport.
  • Hike A Hill: Or a mountain, or a few.
  • Yoga or Spinning Class
  • Climbing Competition: Indoor or outdoor- lead, speed or bouldering.
  • Dance, dance, dance: Pick a decade or genre – do it on your own or with friends. Let your donors/supporters pick the songs.

Host An Event

  • Walk, Run or Roll: Find a distance that works for you and your community and get those steps in.
  • Big Wheel Race: Or trike, race. Level the playing field, fast.
  • Human Hungry, Hungry Hippos: This is too cool to pass up. Watch to learn how.
  • Obstacle Course or Field Day: A fun challenge for athletes of all abilities!
  • Scavenger Hunt: Make it fun and hard.
  • Capture the Flag or Kick the Can: It never gets old. Great for including all ages and abilities.
  • Four Square Tourney: You’re never too old for playground games.
  • Corn Hole Tourney: Easy set up and can be done just about anywhere.

Hold A Contest

  • Chipping for Charity: Grab the golf (or mini golf) clubs and see who can get it closest to the pin.
  • Longest Kick or Throw: It’s an easy one – just make sure you have enough room!
  • Home Run Derby: It’s not just for the pros.

Help Your Neighbor & Community

  • Walk A Dog, Rake Leaves, Mow Lawns, Stack Firewood: Easy and great for your karma.
  • Clean or maintain a beach, park, trail or roadside: Take care of the places you love and have to look at everyday. Your sweat helps everyone enjoy it more.