The Flying Squirrel March Break Movement Challenge

March Break is fun, but it can also feel long when kids have big energy and no school routine to burn it off. That’s why we created the Flying Squirrel March Break Movement Challenge. This challenge gives families a simple way to stay active without turning the week into a strict schedule.

The goal is movement, fun, confidence, and better days for kids and parents.

Day 1: One hour of cardio (made fun)

Set a family goal of 60 total minutes of movement. You can split it into shorter blocks through the day.

Try:

• 15 minutes in the morning
• 20 minutes after lunch
• 25 minutes later in the day

Places Canadians can do this:

• Indoor pool public swim
• Community centre gym time
• Brisk walk through the forest

Flying Squirrel option:

At a trampoline park—with wall-to-wall trampolines, climbing walls, dunk hoops, foam pits, balance beams, rope swings, etc.—you don’t even have to wonder if your kids are burning energy. If you’re in the building, you will hit your goal. At Flying Squirrel, kids usually start joyfully moving the second they walk in.

Day 2: 15,000-step adventure day

Turn steps into a game. Kids can track steps on a watch or phone, or simply estimate by active time. If 15,000 feels too high for younger kids, set a family-adjusted goal and celebrate effort.

Places to do it:

• Shopping mall walking routes
• Nature trails and park loops
• Museum days with lots of walking
• Zoo or conservatory visits

Fun add-on:

Create a simple checklist like stairs climbed.

Day 3: 10 climbing attempts + 10 full balance crossings

Today focuses on movement skills—climbing, balance, and controlled movement rather than distance or speed.

What to aim for:

• 10 climbing attempts: ten total climbs on a wall, bouldering route, or play structure (short climbs count for younger kids).

• 10 full balance crossings: ten complete start-to-finish crossings on a balance feature without stepping off (like a slackline, low beam, balance beam, curb line, or taped floor line).

Places to try:

• Indoor climbing gyms
• Schoolyard play structures
• Community centres with open gym equipment
• Trampoline parks with climbing walls and balance features

Flying Squirrel option:

From freestyle courts to climbing and balance zones, kids can build coordination while having fun.

Day 4: 100-point team sport challenge

Pick one or two team-style activities—basketball, soccer, dodgeball, hockey, or a backyard game—and work toward a shared score.

What to aim for:

• 100 total points/goals as a group across all rounds

How scoring works:

• Basketball: each made basket = points based on your rules
• Soccer/floor hockey: each goal = 1 point
• Dodgeball: each team win = 5 points (or create your own point system)

Where to do it:

• Community rec gym drop-ins
• School gym rentals
• Driveway or cul-de-sac games
• Indoor turf fields

Flying Squirrel option:

Use the dodgeball court for team rounds, then set a points race in dunk hoops (made dunks) or Battle Beam (round wins). You can combine points across attractions until your group hits the target.

Day 5: 6-zone trampoline challenge

Instead of watching the clock, kids head to Flying Squirrel (or another indoor trampoline park) and complete challenges across different attraction zones.

Trampolines can deliver a surprising amount of fitness and health benefits.

What to aim for:

• Complete 6 challenge zones in one visit

Example zone checklist:

1. Freestyle zone: 20 controlled jumps
2. Dunk zone: 10 dunk attempts
3. Dodgeball zone: play 2 short rounds
4. Balance zone: 5 full crossings/attempts
5. Climbing zone: 3 climbing attempts
6. Choice zone: pick any attraction and complete one extra challenge

Day 6: 100 squat challenge

Goal: Complete 100 squats total over the day. You can break it up into 10 sets of 10. This can either be an individual challenge or a family challenge.

Places to do it:

• At home between activities
• At the park
• At a community gym
• Before and after a Flying Squirrel visit

Day 7: 50 burpee challenge

Goal: Complete 50 burpees total over the day. Scale for younger kids: 25 burpees or no-push-up burpees.

Places to do it:

• Backyard or driveway
• Indoor rec space
• School field
• As a family fitness finisher before dinner

Wrap-up

Use this challenge as-is or mix and match based on your schedule, weather, and your kids’ energy. The goal is simple: keep kids moving each day during March Break with activities that are easy to start and fun to do.

If you want a reliable indoor option for high-energy play, Flying Squirrel is a great fit. You can visit us at North Calgary and South Calgary (Alberta), Winnipeg (Manitoba), and Hamilton, London, Chatham, Whitby, and Ottawa (Ontario). Pick the location closest to you, choose a challenge, and make it part of your week.