Fear Factor

Morning Briefing / Welcome

• Explain the rules:

  • No one is forced to do a challenge

  • You can swap or skip any challenge

  • Cheering is encouraged, teasing is not

• Introduce the idea of “brave points” (trying = winning!)

  
  

FEAR FACTOR CHALLENGE STATIONS

Children rotate individually or in small groups. Each completed challenge earns a stamp, sticker, or tick on a challenge card.

Challenge 1: Mystery Taste Test

What: Blindfolded taste test Foods (kid-safe ideas but you can use other items from onsite):

• Jelly

• Marshmallow

• Chocolate spread on cracker

• Apple slice

• Rice crackerTwist: They guess what it isFear factor: “Trying the unknown”

Challenge 2: Mystery Touch Box

What: Hands into a box without looking

Inside ideas (but feel free to improvise) :

• Cooked spaghetti (worms!)

• Rice

• Jelly

• Cotton balls

• Ice cubes

  
  

Challenge 3: Blindfold Obstacle

What: Simple obstacle course with a guide

Includes:

• Step over pool noodles

• Crawl under chairs

• Walk along taped line

• Rule: One staff member verbally guides each child

Challenge 4: Balloon Pop Bravery

What: Pop a balloon in one of the following ways:

• Sit on it

• Step on it

• Hug pop

  
  

Challenge 6: Fear Factor Physical Challenge

Choose one:

• Hold plank for 20 seconds

• Wall sit

• Crab walk to cone and back

  
  

CALM / CREATIVE ZONE

Design Your Fear Factor Card

• Kids create a “contestant card”

• Add:

  • Name

  • Team

  • Favourite challenge

  • Bravest moment of the day

Great for kids who need a break from high energy.

FINISH LINE CELEBRATION

Fear Factor Ceremony

• Everyone gets a title:

  • “Bravest Bite”

  • “Fearless Feet”

  • “Mystery Master”

• Group cheer

• Optional music + silly poses

STAFF NOTES

• Keep tone playful, never scary

• Model bravery (staff try challenges too!)

• Praise effort over completion

• Always offer an alternative