Who knew warriors could be so cute? Ashley and her friend planned this outside-the-box party filled with things they knew their boys would love: running, jumping, dirt, mud, bugs... Ashley describes: Inspired by the Warrior Dash, my friend & I created an obstacle course for the boys. It was awesome. I was jealous.
We planned it for little boys...no coordinating decorations, no handmade bunting...just dirt, mud and competition. The party favors were plastic insects the boys had to dig out of a pool of mud. The obstacles included a tire run, refrigerator box tunnel, rope spider web, hay bale climb, 4x4 balance beam & a mud crawl. We marked the course with "CAUTION" and "DANGER" tape. After their final crawl through mud they crossed the finish line and received a medal!
Thanks Ashley! Readers, see more of this FUN party at Under the Sycamore.
(Images: Ashley Campbell/Under the Sycamore)
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This is one of the best things I have ever seen. I am 8 months pregnant with my first child- a BOY, and my husband just completed his first Warrior Dash with vows to take on another. I can definitely see this being on our son's party agenda in the years to come! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my gosh, im so glad to se this here! forget pretty party favours- give 'em some mud!
So going to do this for my young man. Thanks for this inspiration
such a good idea!
This looks like so much fun! And I love the party favors.
This is awesome! My son wants Lightening McQueen this year, but maybe next year!!
I think I *might* want to do a Warrior Dash....
Sounds like a great party......a party my daughter would like too! I think people need to keep in mind gender does not necessarily dictate likes and dislikes, dirt and mud vs. decorations and handmade buntings. Children have personalities and preferences. Adults tend to shape and mold "boys" and "girls" in subtle and not so subtle ways based on their own misconceptions and bias.
brilliant!! wish this was posted a few weeks ago.
tripp3 - thank you so much for your comment. I fail to see why girls can't have an active, adventurous party too.