PHOTOS: 'Messy Olympics' Aug 2012

Messy Church 'Olympics' was held on Sunday 12th August 2012 at Dapto Uniting Church. 

Upon arrival our 'athletes' signed in at the rego table and received an Olympic passport, jumbo sized name stickers and a bandana in their team colour. Face painting and Olympic themed craft activities were also on offer! 

The torch was 'carried' and Olympic cauldron was lit during our Opening Ceremony. The families were then sent off to compete in the different challenges: giant target toss, dangling donuts, mega ball roll, crazy croquet, balloon stomp, obstacle course, bubble snakes and pass the sand relay.

As our athletes competed in each activity, they were awarded special stickers to go in their passport. Once they had collected 8 stickers, they took their completed passports back to the rego table to receive a cookie medal and a participation ribbon!

After team photos with their prizes, everyone headed out to the front lawn area for some relay games and fun with the big parachute. The poor adults had to hold on tightly to the parachute so that it didn't blow away in the strong winds!

Our time together finished back in the hall with our Closing Ceremony, followed by a delicious afternoon tea and lolly scramble.

ENJOY THE PHOTOS BELOW! 

 

 

 See you next time!!

Venue change for Olympics event

*STOP PRESS* VENUE CHANGE!

Due to predicted strong winds and cold weather tomorrow Messy Church organisers have decided to move the Olympics event to our backup venue:

Dapto Uniting Church (Princes Hwy, next to Dominos Pizza)

 

ALL activities will going ahead FROM 1:30pm:
*Olympics themed craft activities
*Face painting
*Silly challenges
*Fun relays
*Prizes
*Parachute games
*Lolly scramble
and more!!

Instead of having a picnic lunch at 12:30pm, we are asking families to bring something yummy to share with everyone for afternoon tea. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available.

See you from 1:30pm :) Olympic themed fun for the whole family!

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DETAILS: Messy Church Olympics

Dapto Messy Church OLYMPICS - The Details...

WHAT WILL BE HAPPENING?
12:30pm = Picnic lunch time (register your family 'Olympic team' at the Rego tent. Craft activities and face painting will be available for children once they finish their lunch. There is also a great playground!)

1:30pm  = the Olympic family fun will begin (includes both individual and team relay challenges, silly games for all)

We will have prizes, a lolly scramble and a shared afternoon tea together at the end of the Olympics.


DO WE HAVE TO RUN A MARATHON?
No! Your family will enjoy relaxed Olympic-themed challenges with a twist! The activities will be fun, family-friendly and possibly MESSY!!!

WHAT SHOULD MY FAMILY BRING?
Water bottle, joggers, hats, picnic lunch, rug/chairs + something yummy to share for afternoon tea (e.g. cake, slice, cupcakes, fruit platter or simply a packet of Tim Tams if you've had a busy week!)  :)

DOES IT COST?
It is a FREE event however donations are always welcome (to help cover costs)

WHERE IS IT BEING HELD?
Integral Energy Park  (Darkes Rd, Kembla Grange) - located 1km north of Dapto. Head down the long driveway, past the Motorlife Museum and look for the big orange tent.

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
The Olympics will still go ahead INDOORS! We will start 1:30pm at our usual location - Dapto Uniting Church hall.

ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS?
You can contact Linda on 4261 1407.

PROMO VIDEO: Messy Church Olympics

INVITE: Dapto Messy Church Olympics

Invite your family and friends to the upcoming Dapto Messy Church Olympics! Here is an invitation you can print out to share :)

PHOTOS #2: 'In The Light' June 2012

Thanks to one of our Messy Church mums for sending in these photos! 

If you have some pics you would like to share on our website, we would love to hear from you :)