Does your family love watching the Olympics? We love tuning in for some of the summer and winter events! Luckily, it’s another year for the summer Olympics and it’s another chance to cheer on our country! Today I’m sharing some fun summer Olympics games for kids and some free activities worksheets. They should help your kids get in the Olympic spirit!

summer Olympics games for kids

swimming: water balloon races

Since not everyone has access to a pool how about a different aquatic race? Grab some water balloons and some chalk to make a finish line and have a race! We used a spoon to hold out balloons like an egg race, but you could also race tossing it back and forth, or stand stationary and see who can throw further into a bucket.

rowing: skateboard races

I had to include a substitute for the rowing event with this list since I used to row! Rather than rowing you’ll be using a skateboard to move across the finish line. Sit on the skateboard facing away from the finish line and push with your feet as you race along. Bonus points for rowing with your arms as you go!

diving: cannon ball contest

I think it’s safe to say that the fancy dives you see on tv fall under “don’t try this at home”. But a cannon ball contest? Perfect for amateurs and experts alike. I’ve even got some judges scorecards included with the free printables below so the cheering section can vote for their favorite!

equestrian: stick pony races

I know every little kid wants a pony, but a stick pony will have to suffice for this event. Set up a small obstacle course and see who can ride the hobby horses through the challenges the fastest! No stick ponies? No problem! A broom or hockey stick works just fine too!

| Our family visited the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Check it out with our review of Olympic Village Inn here! |

summer Olympics activities for kids

Along with some fun summer Olympics game ideas for kids I’ve made worksheets for you. These Olympics-themed activity sheets will be fun for your kids to do while they’re watching the summer games in Tokyo in the coming weeks!

What event are you looking forward to watching for the Summer Olympics?

Check out olympics.com for all the events and schedules.