university & campus programs
Turn Your Campus Into the Ultimate Challenge
Our mobile obstacle course transforms campus quads, lawns, recreation fields, and even indoor spaces into a high-energy experience where students step away from screens and reconnect through movement, laughter, and shared challenge.
At a time when social media often replaces real interaction, Child’s Play Challenge Courses brings students together face-to-face to climb, balance, race, and cheer each other on — bonding through play while building confidence, teamwork, and campus spirit.
Because sometimes, offline is the new online.
Fully mobile and completely turnkey, our team handles everything from setup to facilitation — bringing students together through movement, challenge, and the power of physical play.
Perfect For Campus Events Like These
The Challenge Course adapts easily to a wide range of campus events — from orientation programs to large-scale student celebrations.
Welcome Week & College Orientation
Kick off the semester by overcoming obstacles together — helping new students move, laugh, connect, and build campus spirit from day one.
Campus Recreation & Wellness
Active programming that promotes movement, stress relief, and healthy campus engagement.
Residence Life Events
Bring students out of the dorms and into a shared experience that builds connection and community.
Greek Life & Student Organizations
Perfect for friendly competitions, philanthropy events, and campus-wide challenges between clubs and organizations.
Homecoming & Campus Traditions
A high-visibility attraction perfect for Homecoming, Spring Weekend, alumni gatherings, and other large campus celebrations that bring the community together.
Staff & Orientation Leader Team-Building
Interactive challenges that bring together RAs, orientation leaders, and staff through teamwork and shared achievement.
Built for Big Crowds.
Designed for Real Participation.
The Challenge Course adapts easily to the goals of each campus event — whether it’s casual participation, friendly competition, or high-energy programming for large student groups.
• Designed for all fitness levels and abilities
• Students move at their own pace or challenge friends head-to-head
• Continuous-flow format keeps participants moving and energy high
• Optional structured heats, races, or team competitions
• Up to 240 turns per hour on a single course — up to 480 with dual courses
• Fully staffed and professionally facilitated by our Course Masters
• Add-ons like Nerf Wars, dodgeball, tug-of-war, and relay races engage even more students
Course Crushers — On Campus
The Challenge Course quickly becomes a gathering point on campus — students run the course, cheer each other on, and jump back in for another round.
Child’s Play Challenge Courses was invited to Princeton University for a special reunion video featuring the Princeton mascot taking on the Challenge Course.
Set up on the university’s athletic field, the course became the backdrop for a playful moment of campus spirit as the mascot tackled obstacles. The segment was narrated by American Ninja Warrior host Matt Iseman.
Child’s Play Challenge Courses was part of Hofstra University’s multi-day Welcome Week programming, giving new students an active way to meet classmates, tackle obstacles, and kick off the semester with energy and campus spirit.
More Ways to Play
Additional activities can run alongside the Challenge Course to keep the energy high and give students even more ways to jump in.
NERF WARS
team battles
DODGEBALL
showdowns
TUG-OF-WAR
challenges
RELAY RACES
and team competitions
We Handle the Obstacles — On and Off the Course
Bringing a Child’s Play Challenge Course to your campus is simple. Our team handles setup, facilitation, and flow so you can focus on the experience.
✔ We bring the full Challenge Course and all equipment
✔ Our experienced team runs the experience from start to finish
✔ Our Lead Course Master hosts the action, bringing music and energy
✔ Flexible setup for quads, recreation fields, athletic facilities, and indoor spaces
✔ No ground penetration, generators, or external power required — fully self-contained
✔ Designed with structured flow to keep participation moving smoothly
✔ You bring the Course Crushers — we handle the Challenge Course
Bring the Challenge Course to Your Campus
From welcome week and college orientation activities to campus festivals, student life programming, and alumni events, the Child’s Play Challenge Course brings energy, connection, and unforgettable moments to campuses of all sizes.
Let’s create an experience your students will talk about long after the semester is over.
