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Lengths of String Mixer

Everyone gets a length of string. Each string is the same length as one other person in the room. Students.

Knots on a Rope

Tie several evenly-spaced knots into the rope(s). Have the students grasp the rope between knots with one hand, spacing themselves.

Key Punch

Make a 4’ x 6’ (approx.) rectangle with tape or chalk. Place the 25 numbered plates randomly inside. Divide group.

Joke & Punch Line

Write a joke on one card and a punch line on another. Be sure to mix the cards up. The.

Jellybean Trade

Everyone for themselves. Everyone is handed 10 jellybeans. They are to try to get 10 of one color by trading.

Important Item

Have each person bring something to camp that means something special to them or that they would not have left.

I Have Never

This game is much like Identity Circle, or Fruit Basket Upset. Have everyone sit in a circle except one person..

If You Love Me Baby Smile

Everyone sits in a circle, and one person goes up to somebody in the group and tries to make them.

Human Taco

Stick labeled note card (with taco ingredient) on the back of everyone’s shirt. Have each player mingle around asking yes/no.

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