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Looking to bring a little more excitement to a sunny day at home? Think about embracing a little competition. Our Ducky 500 Experience incorporates speed, cooperation and critical thinking. While this event has traditionally taken place at the lodge, we\u2019ve tailored the instructions so that you can recreate the fun at home! Build your slide, send your drivers down and take bets on who will reach the finish line first!<\/p>\n
Keep reading for more information on how to get started.<\/p>\n
Our rubber duck race activity only requires a few materials. First, you\u2019ll want to track down one or two rolls of aluminum foil to create your river. The more you have, the longer your slide and the more speed your racer will gain. You can purchase a few rolls at your local convenience store. You\u2019ll probably be able to find some around the house as well if you\u2019re looking for free options.<\/p>\n
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Next up are the drivers themselves. We\u2019re talking about the rubber ducks, of course! Check out the nearest toy store for some toy ducks. If that\u2019s not a convenient option, you can always shop around online. You\u2019ll also want to gather up some waterproof markers for the race. Ask each member of your racing community to decorate their own rubber duck for the big race!<\/p>\n
Lastly, you\u2019ll want to print out our Ducky 500 badges. The first is reserved for the Grand Marshall, or timekeeper. This person will be responsible for starting the race, manning the stopwatch, and ultimately determining who wins. The second badge is to be worn by the winner once the race is over! You can find the printable PDF’s by clicking below:<\/p>\n
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Download the Winner badge here<\/a><\/p>\n Download the Marshal badge here<\/a><\/p>\n Once you\u2019re done prepping for the big rubber duck race, head outside and let the adventure begin!<\/p>\n Remember, you\u2019ll need a water source nearby to grease up your slide, so please station yourself near the hose.<\/p>\n If that\u2019s not an option, you can always use the facilities at a nearby park!<\/p>\n Print out the instructions here<\/a><\/p>\n 1. Unroll your aluminum foil until it’s twice as long as the river you’d like to build. Fold it in half to create two layers. Fold up the sides to create a river for the ducky!<\/p>\n 2. Set up your foil river in a spot with a slight incline that the hose can reach.\u00a0 For example, you can drape the foil over a chair, stump or whatever else you think will support a good angle for the water to flow downwards. It\u2019s important to create a significant enough slope so that your rubber ducks will continue moving towards the finish line and not get stuck somewhere along the way!<\/p>\n 3. Have the kids help place rocks or other heavy items along the river to create obstacles for the ducks and keep the river from blowing away.<\/p>\n How to Play<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Turn the hose on and place it at the top of the river. Remember, your rubber ducks will need a certain amount of water to complete the race, so it\u2019s important to be generous with the flow.<\/p>\n 2. Assign one team member to be the timekeeper (Grand Marshal) and have them start the clock when you’re ready to send the ducks down. They should also set a goal for how quickly your ducks need to win the race. Make sure they remember to stop the timer when they reach the bottom!<\/p>\n 3. You probably won’t beat your goal time on the first try, and that’s ok! Work as a team to make adjustments to the river you can move rocks around, adjust the slope, or even turn up the water pressure. Remember to turn off the hose to save water between runs!<\/p>\n 4. Once you beat your time, the Ducky 500 is complete! But you can keep playing with your river as long as you like.<\/p>\n 5. Celebrate your winner! While the achievement is a prize in and of itself, it could be fun to think of a few great prizes to hand them in advance of the win!\u00a0 If you want more fun activities like this, you should check out our Trailblazer Challenge here.<\/a><\/p>\n
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