Ancient Greek Family Games

Get ready for an epic family adventure that takes you back in time to the land of Ancient Greece! Imagine living in the days of heroes and legends, where playtime was all about exciting games and cool toys, just like the kids from Athens and Sparta played with. Join us for a super fun session where you’ll dive into five awesome games that ancient Greek kids loved. Our enthusiastic guide is like a magical storyteller who will make history come alive through action-packed fun and giggles! Perfect for families with little adventurers aged 6-12, we’ll make sure each game is just right for everyone to enjoy. And guess what? At the end of your journey, you’ll receive a special gift as a treasure to keep, plus a magical map to explore the garden with your kiddos. Get ready to play, learn, and explore the wonders of the ancient world together!

Our journey will start at the main gate of the National Botanical Garden. We will learn how to introduce ourselves as ancient Athenians and then we shall enter the Garden and follow its paths, among rare flora. We will settle under shaded trees and discuss interesting facts about education and childhood in ancient Greece, comparing Athens with Sparta, the two major cities of the Classical world. We will discover the toys and their materials and of course the children& games of antiquity; all through real objects, photographs and interactive dialogue!
And then it’s time for action! Following the ancient resources, your family will play five ancient Greek games using exclusive replicas of ancient objects. You will have fun and a great deal of laughs while trying to prevail and win! At the end of the activity, you will receive a wonderful gift and the Map of the garden!