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Campus Olympics

The most unhinged competition on campus

60-200 people3-4 hours

Teams of 5-8 compete in a series of absurd Olympic events — dizzy bat relay, musical chairs championship, human hungry hippos, etc. Think Field Day meets Total Wipeout. Maximum chaos, maximum content.

What You Need

Team colored bandanas or t-shirts (4-6 colors)
Wiffle ball bats (for dizzy bat relay)
Folding chairs (for musical chairs)
Scooter boards (for human hungry hippos)
Balls of various sizes
Cones, hula hoops, jump ropes
Scoreboard (large whiteboard)
PA system / microphone
Trophies or medals (dollar store is fine)
Camera person(s) — at least 2

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Design 6-8 Events

Mix physical challenges, silly games, and team strategy. Ideas: dizzy bat relay, musical chairs, tug of war, egg relay, three-legged race, water balloon toss, human hungry hippos, trivia relay.

2

Form Teams in Advance

Have people sign up by team (or assign randomly). 4-6 teams of 5-8 each. Give teams names and colors.

3

Book a Large Outdoor Space

You need a BIG space — athletic field, large quad, or parking lot. Reserve it through campus facilities 2+ weeks in advance.

4

Recruit Volunteers

You need 4-6 volunteers beyond the ambassador team to manage stations, keep score, and handle logistics.

5

Run Events on a Schedule

Events run every 15-20 minutes. All teams compete simultaneously or in heats. Keep a running scoreboard visible to all.

6

Grand Finale + Awards

End with the highest-stakes event (tug of war, relay race). Do a dramatic medal ceremony. Spray silly string or confetti.

Promotion Tips

  • This is a 2-week promotion event — start early
  • Post team recruitment content: 'build your squad'
  • Tease individual events with demo videos
  • Create a bracket or team ranking story series
  • This should be your biggest event of the semester

Content Capture Tips

This is your BEST content event. Film everything. Have 2-3 camera people. The dizzy bat relay, the human hungry hippos, and the medal ceremony are guaranteed viral clips. Do slo-mo replays. Interview teams trash-talking before events.

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