Clifton Holiday Challenges
See how many smiles these can generate over the course of the holiday.
Repeat as often as desired, in any order.
All challenges are voluntary!
1) Perform at least one meaningful random act of kindness
2) Sleep in a tent
3) Find out more about the history of your neighbourhood, street, or farm
4) Find a high place with a great view… take a photo of the view or paint/sketch the scene
5) Take time out as often as possible to watch the wind on the water or the sun through a tree’s leaves
6) Learn how to identify 3 new birds by their vocalization
7) Hunt for shooting stars or satellites
8) Choose a book you have already read and ‘pay it forward’ to somebody. (Check with your parents first!)
9) Find out who Ron Rutland is… consider donating to his charity
10) Blindfold Food Identification: Blindfold a member of the family and see how many types of food they can identify. (Go easy on the hot sauce!)
11) Spend some time discussing the Rugby World Cup… which country is going to win it and why?
12) Prepare and cook a meal for your family, and speak in outrageous foreign accents for the duration of the meal together
13) Who can build the highest unsupported Lego tower?
14) Help your family around the house by agreeing on a list of chores… to be done for free!
15) Crown your family Bottle Flip champion
16) Clear out your bedroom – donate ‘preloved’ toys or clothes to a charity (Check with your parents first!)
17) Watch 3 sunrises
18) Set goals for next term at school
19) Volunteer at a nearby SPCA for a day or two…or three…or four…
20) Set up an obstacle course – run a luxurious bubble bath for the winning family member!