Racing Marbles and Hot Wheels - Summer Camp Programming

Not long ago I came across a video on the Summer Camp Professionals Facebook group that showed a bunch of marbles racing down a sand path.

I immediately thought it was a fantastic idea.

Imagine cabin groups choosing their favorite marble out of a tub of marbles and entering it into the weekly Marble Run Challenge. The campers and staff can be lined up along the course, or at the finish line, cheering for their marble.

If it’s filmed, it could be shown on a screen later.

While I couldn’t find the original video that was posted, here is one that is similar.

But what if you don’t have a hill full of sand or dirt to do this?

As I searched for similar ideas on YouTube, I came across other videos like the one below that don’t require a sandy or dirt course (though you will have to purchase some marble runs).

For around $50 you can start a whole new program.

Bestseller No. 1

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Glowing Marble Run – Construction Set with 15 Glow in The Dark Glass Marbles & Storage Bag, STEM Gifts for Boys and Girls, Building Project Toy (Amazon Exclusive)

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GLOW-IN-THE-DARK MARBLES - This marble run kit includes 15 glow in the dark glass marbles...

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JOYIN 236Pcs Glowing Marble Run with Motorized Elevator- Construction Building Blocks Toys with 30 Glow in The Dark Plastic Marbles, STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Gift for Christmas

All-Inclusive Marble Extravaganza: Our 236 Pcs Elevator Marble Run Toy Set is here to take...
Innovative Elevator Magic: The unique elevator feature elevates this marble race track...

Bestseller No. 3

Marble Genius Marble Run Super Set, STEM Toys & Maze Construction Building - 150 Translucent Track Pieces & Glass Marble for Family, Kids Toddlers Ages 4-8 - Fun Holiday Creative Gifts

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Ultimate Family Activity: Engage the whole family with this building toy that offers...

But marbles aren’t the only things you can race. Let’s take a look at Hot Wheels (or Matchbox) vehicles.

The track that is used in the video above is the Hot Wheels Super 6-Lane Raceway and you can get some extra track for a longer run. Think of how much fun it would be to run a tournament where cabin groups choose a couple of vehicles to race.

Bestseller No. 1

Hot Wheels Toy Car Playset with Lights, Sounds & 6 1:64 Scale Vehicles, Super 6-Lane Raceway, 8-foot Track that Rolls Up for Storage (Amazon Exclusive)

The Hot Wheels Super 6-Lane Raceway sets the stage for awesome 6-car racing along 8 feet...
Includes 6 Hot Wheels vehicles to start the competition right out of the box.

There you have it, three new programs or events that you can run at camp with ease.

If you decide to create a marbles or Hot Wheels race at camp, or in your after-school program, I would love to see a video of it.

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