We are super excited to announce the First Annual Shabbona Lake Summer Olympics. This event will take place on Family Day, July 22, 2012.
We are currently in the planning stages. The goal of this event is to bring families back to the great outdoors. Let’s spend a day outdoors without technology.
Some of our ideas are below:
Blue Ring: The Lake
- Row Boat Races
- Paddle Boat Races
- Trolling Motor Races
- Points for Catch (snap photo & release) – On the water & shore fisherman can participate. Catch one of each species, take a picture & release the fish. Points will be awarded for each specie caught. In case of tie, there will be a fish off from shore. First person to catch fish wins.
Black Ring: The Park
- Walk/Run 7 miles around Lake
- Scavenger Hunt
- Where’s Denny?
- Points for Wildlife (snap photos of wildlife) – Take a picture of the wildlife at Shabbona Lake. Points will be awarded for each type of wildlife.
Red Ring: Family Activities
- Potato Sack Races
- Horseshoe Tournament
- Hula Hoop Contest
- Family Relay
Yellow Ring: Camping
- Assemble Tent Contest
- Marshmallow Art
- Campsite Challenge (decorate your site)
- Cardboard Regatta
Green Ring: Eating
- Hot Dog Eating Contest
- Ice Cream Eating Contest
We’d love you have your input on the events we should host. Do you have an idea or comment? Share it below.