0:00:02 > 0:00:04The London 2012 Olympic Games kick off on Friday,
0:00:04 > 0:00:06and across the country, people are getting set
0:00:06 > 0:00:10for the biggest sporting event the UK has ever seen.
0:00:10 > 0:00:12Here in Middlesbrough,
0:00:12 > 0:00:1412 kids are stepping up to the challenge of a lifetime
0:00:14 > 0:00:17to organise an amazing party for 1,000 local people
0:00:17 > 0:00:22in a park in the centre of town to celebrate the start of the Olympics.
0:00:22 > 0:00:23Over the next four days,
0:00:23 > 0:00:27they'll invent some Olympic-inspired party food
0:00:27 > 0:00:31with a bit of help from CBBC chef Stefan Gates,
0:00:31 > 0:00:34develop a brand-new sport for the guests to play at the party
0:00:34 > 0:00:36with sports mad Ore...
0:00:36 > 0:00:37Come on!
0:00:37 > 0:00:41..cast a line-up of local acts to entertain the crowds...
0:00:41 > 0:00:42We together can do this.
0:00:42 > 0:00:46..and create a dance routine to get the party rocking,
0:00:46 > 0:00:49helped along the way by Cel from Friday Download.
0:00:49 > 0:00:50That is what we do.
0:00:50 > 0:00:54Everything has to come together for the party on Friday afternoon,
0:00:54 > 0:00:57which will be broadcast live on CBBC.
0:00:57 > 0:01:02But, first, team one need to get cracking with party HQ itself -
0:01:02 > 0:01:06this tired old building in the park where the event will be held.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08There's a stuffed bird in the shower!
0:01:08 > 0:01:10They'll need to have a huge clear-out...
0:01:10 > 0:01:12I want all this stuff to move in the storeroom.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16..completely revamp the place, and they're racing against the clock.
0:01:16 > 0:01:18So let's get cracking, guys.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22This is CBBC's Olympic Games Challenge.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27In just four days, this town centre park
0:01:27 > 0:01:32is going to become a giant party venue for 1,000 local people.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35Have these kids got what it takes to turn it into party HQ
0:01:35 > 0:01:38in time for the live event on Friday?
0:01:38 > 0:01:41It's going to be a massive challenge.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44First up, 12-year-old cricket-mad Aleem.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46Yes!
0:01:46 > 0:01:48I don't have much experience doing decorating stuff
0:01:48 > 0:01:50but I think I'm going to give it 100%.
0:01:50 > 0:01:52I want to rise up to the challenge.
0:01:52 > 0:01:56Next, 12-year-old dance-loving Lauren.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59I've got unique and interesting ideas
0:01:59 > 0:02:01and if I see something in my head,
0:02:01 > 0:02:05it needs to be done correct. And I like taking charge as well.
0:02:06 > 0:02:10And finally passionate creative 11-year-old Lily.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14I think I'll be the perfect person to redesign the pavilion
0:02:14 > 0:02:17because I could add a sense of style
0:02:17 > 0:02:20in the walls, the colours, and the furniture.
0:02:20 > 0:02:24Their determination to transform the pavilion really matters.
0:02:24 > 0:02:26It used to be a place where kids hung out,
0:02:26 > 0:02:30but council budget cuts mean there is now less money around
0:02:30 > 0:02:32so it's fallen into disrepair.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35Middlesbrough was once famous across the world
0:02:35 > 0:02:37as a producer of iron and steel.
0:02:37 > 0:02:40Shipbuilding and chemical factories followed,
0:02:40 > 0:02:43but, in the past 30 years, many of these industries have dried up.
0:02:43 > 0:02:46On top of that, there's less money around
0:02:46 > 0:02:48to keep places like this open for kids to use.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52Aleem, Lily and Lauren hope that transforming this place
0:02:52 > 0:02:55for their Olympic celebration will give it a new lease of life
0:02:55 > 0:02:59and make it a place their mates can use for years to come.
0:02:59 > 0:03:02After we finish, I want people to take care of it
0:03:02 > 0:03:04and know we've put hard work into it
0:03:04 > 0:03:06to give it the good boost that it needs.
0:03:06 > 0:03:08We want the full community coming to the pavilion.
0:03:08 > 0:03:10Everyone can use it. That's what we're here for.
0:03:10 > 0:03:14If you travel to big cities and you say Middlesbrough,
0:03:14 > 0:03:15they don't know where it is.
0:03:15 > 0:03:17But I think if we make over the pavilion in the park,
0:03:17 > 0:03:20we'll get a lot more visitors from other places as well.
0:03:20 > 0:03:24This challenge is going to be tough but luckily they're not on their own
0:03:24 > 0:03:27because CBBC's Deadly Art crew - Jo, Nicola and Michelle -
0:03:27 > 0:03:31are on hand to help turn their design dreams into reality.
0:03:31 > 0:03:33Michelle's creative talents
0:03:33 > 0:03:37will be leading the way in all things design,
0:03:37 > 0:03:41artistic Jo is our go-to girl for huge scale wall art,
0:03:41 > 0:03:44and Nicola is the woman with the power tools.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47Today, the team are going to see the pavilion for the first time.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49The place is in a real mess.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53It's drab, in need of a lick of paint and there is junk everywhere.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56First stop, reception, and it's starting to dawn on the kids
0:03:56 > 0:03:59just how much work needs to be done.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02I think the whole reception area needs to be brighter
0:04:02 > 0:04:05because this is the first thing you're going to see when you walk in.
0:04:05 > 0:04:08It was just not the sort of place I would walk into the building
0:04:08 > 0:04:11and go, "Wow." I would go, "Oh."
0:04:13 > 0:04:16Next up, the changing rooms.
0:04:16 > 0:04:17It smells awful.
0:04:17 > 0:04:21I don't think even the strongest perfume could cover this up.
0:04:21 > 0:04:23Shall we have a look in the shower area
0:04:23 > 0:04:25and just see what's going on in there?
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- Eugh!- Oh, there's a bird down there.
0:04:30 > 0:04:32Oh!
0:04:32 > 0:04:35- Yeah, that's not...- There's a stuffed bird in the shower!
0:04:35 > 0:04:39All in all, they need to transform the two changing rooms, staffroom,
0:04:39 > 0:04:41main hall, reception area,
0:04:41 > 0:04:45and the outside of the pavilion, all in time for the party.
0:04:45 > 0:04:47There's a huge amount of work to be done
0:04:47 > 0:04:50but before they roll up their sleeves and get stuck in,
0:04:50 > 0:04:52Michelle wants to take them somewhere
0:04:52 > 0:04:54for some truly Olympic inspiration
0:04:54 > 0:04:57and it's a complete surprise.
0:04:57 > 0:05:00We are going to be going behind-the-scenes
0:05:00 > 0:05:03at the Olympic Park stadium
0:05:03 > 0:05:08- for you guys to potentially get some ideas for your makeover.- Oh, my God.
0:05:08 > 0:05:11We've got a train to catch. We're going in about 20 minutes.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14- Let's go, then. - Are you up for it?- Yes!- Come on.
0:05:18 > 0:05:23- Where will you be getting inspiration from tomorrow?- The Olympic village.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26I'm really excited to go to the Olympic Park tomorrow.
0:05:26 > 0:05:29We'll get a lot of inspiration from there.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40VIP passes. We're going to go into the park.
0:05:43 > 0:05:45There will be nearly 15,000 athletes
0:05:45 > 0:05:49taking part in the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic events
0:05:49 > 0:05:52and millions here to see them.
0:05:52 > 0:05:56As well as the spectacular velodrome and Olympic Stadium itself,
0:05:56 > 0:05:59where the opening ceremony will take place on Friday,
0:05:59 > 0:06:02the Olympic Park includes amazing artworks,
0:06:02 > 0:06:05which Michelle wants the kids to reflect
0:06:05 > 0:06:08in their redesigns of the pavilion.
0:06:08 > 0:06:09It doesn't seem real.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13Aleem, Lauren and Lily waste no time taking photos
0:06:13 > 0:06:15of all the things they like,
0:06:15 > 0:06:19including sculptor Anish Kapoor's massive structure, The Orbit.
0:06:19 > 0:06:24You just don't realise how big it is until you go and see it in person.
0:06:24 > 0:06:29I really like it because it looks like balloons, it looks like a party.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31Can you imagine these types of colours
0:06:31 > 0:06:34- all year round in the pavilion as well?- Yeah, definitely.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37They would even brighten the place up when it was cold and dark.
0:06:37 > 0:06:42- What do you think of these? - Amazing.- They're really cool.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45I love the fact that they're mirrored so you can see all around it.
0:06:45 > 0:06:46It looks really nice.
0:06:46 > 0:06:50Finally, this giant mural, which cleverly disguises
0:06:50 > 0:06:52two ugly work buildings in the south of the park.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55These colours, you wouldn't really see them together,
0:06:55 > 0:06:58but they look really good together.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01We had a really good day. It was lovely.
0:07:01 > 0:07:03We have to put the hard work in now.
0:07:03 > 0:07:05It was an absolutely amazing experience
0:07:05 > 0:07:08and I'd love to go back again.
0:07:13 > 0:07:15It's the first day of the makeover.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19Before they can get creative, this place needs a serious clear-out.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22Members of the local community have turned out to help.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25The community haven't got the best of this building
0:07:25 > 0:07:26for quite some time, I don't think.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29It's been neglected and kind of forgotten about.
0:07:29 > 0:07:31I think that the fact the kids are here is fantastic.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34It's going to give us the opportunity to do a lot of things
0:07:34 > 0:07:35with the pavilion that we didn't have
0:07:35 > 0:07:37and we don't have at the moment.
0:07:37 > 0:07:39Aleem, Lauren and Lily are firmly in charge
0:07:39 > 0:07:42and start dishing out the orders.
0:07:42 > 0:07:44Aleem, what do you want us to do with this stuff?
0:07:44 > 0:07:46I want all this stuff to move in the storeroom.
0:07:46 > 0:07:48After years of neglect,
0:07:48 > 0:07:52it's time to throw open the shutters and let the light in.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00The kids get started on revamping the reception and the main hall.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05Following the trip to the Olympic Park,
0:08:05 > 0:08:07the kids love the abstract mural and, with Jo's help,
0:08:07 > 0:08:11use this as inspiration for the outside walls.
0:08:11 > 0:08:13Like your mural that you were looking at here,
0:08:13 > 0:08:17we're going to try and create a kind of big abstract mural.
0:08:17 > 0:08:21Jo and the kids use a projector to experiment with the best layout.
0:08:21 > 0:08:25I've done these drawings here of different sporting people.
0:08:25 > 0:08:27I think that's what we should play around with.
0:08:27 > 0:08:29I like how even when their overlapping,
0:08:29 > 0:08:31it looks really good as well.
0:08:31 > 0:08:33I like the pair of legs - you can use them
0:08:33 > 0:08:36not just for a sprinter but for kicking a football, or something.
0:08:36 > 0:08:39I quite like the idea of having the sprinter,
0:08:39 > 0:08:43but the body and the legs, put them random places.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48- That looks good.- That's nice, isn't it?- That looks good.
0:08:48 > 0:08:53I found out Middlesbrough town has a motto. It's, "We will be."
0:08:53 > 0:08:56I thought for the back wall, we could use those words.
0:08:56 > 0:08:59That's good - it makes you feel proud of Middlesbrough.
0:08:59 > 0:09:04It's saying that, "We're not going to change, we will be what we are."
0:09:04 > 0:09:08The design sorted, they work out the colours they want to use,
0:09:08 > 0:09:11inspired by the mural and the bright floor in the Olympic Park.
0:09:11 > 0:09:14I think because we're doing other colours as well,
0:09:14 > 0:09:17it also could look like a bunch of flowers.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20OK, so I've got all your ideas. I know what I'm working with.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22Are you happy for me to go away and design your mural?
0:09:22 > 0:09:24ALL: Yes. Brilliant.
0:09:24 > 0:09:27Our young makeover team loved the RUN and the Orbit structures
0:09:27 > 0:09:30at the Olympic Park, and Nicola, taking on board their ideas,
0:09:30 > 0:09:35has unleashed the power tools and started work on some wall art
0:09:35 > 0:09:36made from recycled steel.
0:09:36 > 0:09:38What does it say? ALL: Move.
0:09:38 > 0:09:43And Aleem, Lauren and Lily aren't short of ideas on how to use it.
0:09:43 > 0:09:46- We could use them as mirrors in the changing room.- Great idea.
0:09:46 > 0:09:47You could even use magnets
0:09:47 > 0:09:50instead of pins on the ones that you back with steel.
0:09:50 > 0:09:52We could make a magnet board and put photos!
0:09:52 > 0:09:56The kids are excited to get to work on Nicola's wall art
0:09:56 > 0:09:59but Michelle has other plans for them.
0:09:59 > 0:10:03Time is so tight ahead of the party on Friday that Michelle needs
0:10:03 > 0:10:05the kids to get cracking on separate rooms.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09I'm setting you individual tasks and you've got until tomorrow evening
0:10:09 > 0:10:11to get it completely finished.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14Lily, you're going to be in charge of redecorating
0:10:14 > 0:10:15the whole of the staff room.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18Aleem, you're taking on the girls' changing room.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20Lauren, you're taking on the boys'.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24Based on their ideas, Michelle has come up with a design brief
0:10:24 > 0:10:27for the two changing rooms and staffroom.
0:10:27 > 0:10:29- Let's do it.- Yeah.
0:10:29 > 0:10:31The first day is nearly over
0:10:31 > 0:10:33and they're going to have to get at least one coat of paint
0:10:33 > 0:10:38on the walls if they stand any chance of completing this challenge.
0:10:38 > 0:10:41It's the next morning, and if this pavilion
0:10:41 > 0:10:44is going to be ready in time for Friday's party,
0:10:44 > 0:10:46the kids need to make a start on a couple of other things
0:10:46 > 0:10:48before they get back to their rooms.
0:10:48 > 0:10:50First, the outside walls.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53So where has Jo got to with their design ideas?
0:10:53 > 0:10:57I'm ready to show you the design for the front wall.
0:10:57 > 0:10:58- Wow.- That's amazing.
0:10:58 > 0:11:01Let's have a look at the back wall.
0:11:01 > 0:11:05Those winning words, "We will be," will look like that.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08Yellow really stands out, it looks really good.
0:11:08 > 0:11:10So you happy with that? ALL: Yeah.
0:11:10 > 0:11:12So they get started on the mural.
0:11:12 > 0:11:14There's three walls to get painted white
0:11:14 > 0:11:18before we even start with all the colours and things like that.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21So I think we're going to have to find some help from somewhere.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24And that help comes in the form of a group of local artists
0:11:24 > 0:11:27who offer to get stuck in and help Jo and the kids out.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29Next up, the wall art.
0:11:29 > 0:11:32The kids need to help Nicola paint it and get it up.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34I like they've taken our ideas. It looks good.
0:11:34 > 0:11:37'There's a lot to do. They're doing really well.'
0:11:37 > 0:11:40They're positive, enthusiastic, and they're working hard.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42They're going to need to work hard
0:11:42 > 0:11:44because there are only a few hours left
0:11:44 > 0:11:47before the kids' rooms have to be finished. The pressure is on.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49We have to second coat the walls. We've only got
0:11:49 > 0:11:52a couple of hours left. We're struggling with time.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56I'm worried about what the workers will think of the colours
0:11:56 > 0:11:59because it's a big change from what they were before
0:11:59 > 0:12:01but I just hope they like it.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04Michelle wants to see how the kids are getting on
0:12:04 > 0:12:07and checks in on Aleem.
0:12:07 > 0:12:10- I can't really read any of the words here.- Yeah, they're not together,
0:12:10 > 0:12:13- it's all mixed up.- It's all gone a bit wrong, hasn't it? Oh, no.
0:12:13 > 0:12:15Have they all stuck together?
0:12:15 > 0:12:18- I think they have. - Aleem, what's happened to you, man?
0:12:18 > 0:12:22- You were doing so well. This is not a piece of art.- Not any more!
0:12:22 > 0:12:25- This is a nightmare. How are you feeling?- Bit nervous now.
0:12:25 > 0:12:29A lot more nervous. I'm not 100% any more. I gave it a good shot.
0:12:29 > 0:12:33This is your task. You're responsible for this room, yeah?
0:12:33 > 0:12:35- So let's getting cracking, guys. - Right, OK.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38Meanwhile, in the boys' changing room,
0:12:38 > 0:12:40Lauren is also feeling the pressure.
0:12:40 > 0:12:43We've put so much time and effort into it,
0:12:43 > 0:12:45and if it wasn't going to get finished
0:12:45 > 0:12:48then it would be a really big disappointment.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51The moment of truth has finally arrived.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53Michelle gave them the challenge of decorating a room each.
0:12:53 > 0:12:57First stop, the boys' changing rooms where Lauren has transformed
0:12:57 > 0:13:01this characterless and depressing room into a bright, fun space.
0:13:05 > 0:13:08- What do you think?- Wow. I'm impressed.- Oh, my.
0:13:08 > 0:13:10What a big difference.
0:13:10 > 0:13:12- Do you like it?- Yes. - I love that on the wall.
0:13:12 > 0:13:14Very encouraging. It makes you want to win
0:13:14 > 0:13:17cos he's obviously just crossed the finish line.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20I wouldn't mind using this after a cricket game or football game.
0:13:20 > 0:13:23- Job well done, then. - High-five, everyone.
0:13:23 > 0:13:27Yes. Yes. We did it!
0:13:27 > 0:13:31Next up, Aleem's challenge was to tackle the girls' changing room.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34With the help of Jo, he fought his way through the clutter
0:13:34 > 0:13:37and turned this dull and dreary room from drab to fab.
0:13:37 > 0:13:39I like the room.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42I like how you've organised it all and I'd definitely use it.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45So what do you think of the colours that Aleem chose?
0:13:45 > 0:13:50- I can't believe you chose these. - I'm impressed.- So did Aleem do well?
0:13:50 > 0:13:53BOTH: Yes.
0:13:53 > 0:13:54100%.
0:13:54 > 0:13:57Next stop, the staff room. Working with Nicola,
0:13:57 > 0:14:00Lily has transformed this room from grey and grim
0:14:00 > 0:14:03to soothing and relaxing.
0:14:03 > 0:14:08- Gentleman. Welcome to your new staffroom.- Well done.
0:14:08 > 0:14:13- Well done, ladies.- How good does this look?- What a good job.- Wow.
0:14:13 > 0:14:18This just takes my breath away. It's superb. Can't praise them enough.
0:14:18 > 0:14:20Aleem, Lauren and Lily have done an amazing job so far.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23But their work isn't over yet.
0:14:23 > 0:14:26As the rain starts to come down, the race is really on
0:14:26 > 0:14:28to get the pavilion finished in time for Friday.
0:14:28 > 0:14:33The mural on the outside is nowhere near ready
0:14:33 > 0:14:37and there's a huge amount to be done before their Olympic party.
0:14:39 > 0:14:41We've done it in two days, all of this beautiful work.
0:14:41 > 0:14:44I'm really looking forward to working with all three of them
0:14:44 > 0:14:48on the rest of the pavilion. I think it's going to be amazing.
0:14:48 > 0:14:50I just can't wait for the live event
0:14:50 > 0:14:54where the whole of Middlesbrough can come and see what work we've done.
0:14:54 > 0:14:56They've really taken it in their stride,
0:14:56 > 0:14:59they've got so much confidence. They're really smart kids.
0:14:59 > 0:15:01They knew what they were doing.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03I'm definitely up to the challenge
0:15:03 > 0:15:06to make over the rest of the pavilion. Let's bring it on.
0:15:06 > 0:15:09Next time, with the help of Stefan Gates
0:15:09 > 0:15:11from CBBC's Incredible Edibles,
0:15:11 > 0:15:13team two tackles the catering for the event.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16Can they identify the taste of the Olympics
0:15:16 > 0:15:20and come up with a medal-winning ice cream to serve at the party?