Curt Jackson

How to Run The Amazing Race Curt Jackson

This book is for those who want to hold an Amazing Race at their summer camp or youth center. Holding an Amazing Race can be a very memorable and enjoyable event for kids and adults alike, and it doesn't have to be difficult to design. You can run The Amazing Race for young kids, teens and even families. This book was written using the author's experience running Amazing Race programs at camp, both on-site and off, and from the experiences of other camp professionals he spoke with. The contents of the book include: - How to set-up The Amazing Race for your youth program- A planning checklist- An example of an on-site race at a camp- A pre-race announcement script- 21 general challenge ideas- 14 Road Block challenges- 5 Detour challenges- 4 Intersection challenges- Variations of The Amazing Race including off-site challenges and theme ideas- Suggested additions including the use of 'switch passes' and more