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Here’s a fun, simple, high‑energy obstacle course perfect for 5‑year‑old Squirrels, using exactly the equipment you listed. It’s designed to be safe, quick to set up, and easy for little ones to follow with a story hook if you want to link it to Ranger Red.

Resources

Equipment: rope, cones, hoops, ball, tennis racket, pioneer poles (used as markers or balance beams, not for building)

Instructions

1️⃣ The Wiggly Rope Trail

Equipment: rope
How it works:

• Lay the rope on the ground in a curvy, snaky line.
• Squirrels must walk along it, heel‑to‑toe if they can, without stepping off.
• Encourage arms out like “tightrope walkers”.


Ranger Red story cue:
“This is the wiggly path through Sand Dune Woods. Don’t fall into the sandy puddles!”

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2️⃣ Cone Zig‑Zag Dash

Equipment: cones
How it works:

• Set up 6–8 cones in a zig‑zag pattern.
• Squirrels weave in and out, running or fast‑walking.


Optional variation:

• Ask them to do it as different animals: crab walk, tiptoe mouse, giant stomping bear.


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3️⃣ Hoop Jumping Islands

Equipment: hoops
How it works:

• Lay hoops on the floor like stepping stones.
• Squirrels jump from hoop to hoop, two feet together or one foot at a time.


SEND‑friendly option:

• Let them step instead of jump.


Ranger Red cue:
“These are the magic islands. Don’t touch the lava sand!”

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4️⃣ Ball Balance Challenge

Equipment: ball + tennis racket
How it works:

• Squirrels balance a small ball on the racket and walk 5–10 steps.
• If it falls, they just pick it up and keep going.


Alternative:

• Roll the ball around a cone if balancing is too tricky.


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5️⃣ Pioneer Pole Balance Walk

Equipment: pioneer poles
How it works:

• Lay 1–2 poles flat on the ground as a low balance beam.
• Squirrels walk across slowly, arms out.


Safety:

• Poles must be fully on the ground, not raised.


Ranger Red cue:
“This is the fallen log across the dunes. Walk carefully so you don’t wake the snoozing seagull!”

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6️⃣ Final Challenge: Target Throw

Equipment: hoop or cone + ball
How it works:

• Place a hoop on the floor or a cone a short distance away.
• Squirrels gently throw the ball to land inside the hoop or knock over the cone.


Ranger Red cue:
“Help Ranger Red knock down the last obstacle so we can reach camp!”

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⭐ Course Flow (simple order)

1. Rope balance
2. Cone zig‑zag
3. Hoop jumps
4. Ball balance
5. Pioneer pole walk
6. Target throw finish

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