Schools Amazing Race

There are Great Race hosts at the start location who then move to two of the checkpoints, and then move to the finish line. Teams are not supervised between checkpoint locations (each one usually a 5-15min walk apart), and they'll need to find their own way by following clues and using a map. They'll also need to self manage their time to ensure they can complete all challenges and visit all locations before time runs out. This is where the growth and leadership outcomes are fostered.

For junior groups we require you to have a parent or teacher in each team to ensure students are supervised at all times. Duty of care remains with the school at all times.

No, it is a race after all, and the clock is ticking from the moment the race starts until teams cross the finish line. There is no time to stop for food during the game, so please choose a start time that allows you enough time to have lunch after the game, or start the game after lunch.

Depending on your route, there may not be food options near the finish line so it's best to ask students to bring their own food or check with us about what is nearby.

Each team will need at least one fully charged phone that can be used for taking photos and videos for challenges, and for using maps to help find their way. This could be a parent or teacher's, or a students phone. We ask that the school retains contact details for each team in the event we need to contact a team during the game.

The winners are the team with the most points, not necessarily the team that finishes first. Teams will all have an identical set of challenges and the same time frame to complete the game, but it's how each team meets that challenge that will determine if they're the winners. Time management, delegation, team work, and creativity are all required to win, not speed.

First choose a start location where everyone can gather for the briefing. Then each team will need a list of pre-organised checkpoints to locate around the school campus. At each location they'll need to complete a challenge such as construction challenges, codebreakers, cryptic puzzles, creative photo bonuses, and trivia questions. Once they've completed all challenges, or when time runs out, everyone will meet back at the finish location and the race hosts will need to tally each team's score. Finish the event with an epic and exciting closing ceremony where the winners are announced and awarded with their prizes.

We can create and facilitate a custom Amazing Race around your school grounds, and even incorporate your curriculum or learning outcomes. We'll design the game, host the event, and handle all the logistics.

Depending on your school, the Amazing Race may be best played outside of school hours so we don't disturb other classes. Or you may be interested in our School Survivor activity which can be played on the oval at any time of day.

Yes! Everyone on the winning team will receive their own proper, break-your-teeth medal that they can keep forever.