How to Vacation Like an Olympian on the Outer Banks

As the 2024 Summer Olympics Games begin, the excitement and rush are never-ending. From gymnastics to swimming, the competition for gold commences. Inspired by our favorite Olympic sports, we’ve gathered our favorite amenities so the entire family can vacation like an Olympian for your next Outer Banks getaway.

Our Favorite Games

Egg relay

• What you need: One egg and one spoon for each team
• How to play: Teams will line up. The first person will walk to a determined spot with the spoon and egg. They will then walk back to the starting point and the second team member will go. The team that finishes first wins. And you can’t crack the egg!

Water balloon toss

• What you need: Water balloons
• How to play: Teams will stand across from each other. The first partner will throw the water balloon to the second partner. When the water balloon is caught, the second player will take one step back and toss the water balloon back to the first player. If a water balloon breaks, they are eliminated. the team that is able to make it the farthest wins!

Ring retrieval

• What you need: pool rings and a swimming pool
• How to play: Pool rings will be thrown into the pool. For each round, two players from separate teams must race to grab at least 5 rings in under one minute. Each player will be timed. The team with the shortest time wins a point.

Uno

• What you need: Uno cards
• How to play: One player from each team will volunteer to play a group game of Uno. The winner will earn one point!

Pool Noodle Javelin

• What you need: pool noodles
• How to play: Players will take turns throwing pool noodles in a determined spot. The team that reaches the closest to the spot, wins a point.

Chubby Bunny Contest

• What you need: Marshmallows
• How to play: Set a one-minute timer. One player from a team will stuff as many marshmallows in their mouth as possible. The player will have to say the phrase “chubby bunny” after each marshmallow. At the end, the team that can fit the most marshmallows wins.

Pong

• What you need: Solo cups, 2 ping pong balls, optional: beverage of your choice
• How to play: Two players from the team will form 10 solo cups on each side of a table in the shape of a triangle. Each team will take turns tossing the ping pong ball into the other team’s solo cup. If the ball makes it into the solo cup, the solo cup will be taken out. The first team with no remaining cups wins.

Spoons

• What you need: A deck of cards and spoons
• How to play: One player from each team will sit in a circle. Four cards will be dealt to each player and spoons will be in the center. The amount of spoons is one less than the amount of players. For example, if you have 10 players, 9 spoons will be in the middle. You will pass one card clockwise. Players can decide to keep or discard the cards that are passed. The goal is to make four of a kind. When a player has four of a kind, they will grab a spoon. The player who does not get a spoon is eliminated. The remaining player at the end is declared the winner for their team.

3-legged race

• What you need: a bandana, t-shirt, or any cloth that ties!
• How to play: Determine a finish line. Both team member’s leg will be tied together by a cloth. The team must race to the finish line and back to the starting point. The team that finishes first without becoming untied, wins!