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All campers sit in a circle. One person starts by creating a beat using their body. Then the next camper.
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All campers sit in a circle. One person starts by creating a beat using their body. Then the next camper.
FavoriteDivide groups into as many hoops you have in the gym. Each team gets a ball to start, but balls.
FavoriteThis is a combination of Charades and Whisper Down the Lane (some people call it Telephone). Three people leave the.
FavoriteDivide group into 2 or more teams. Have everyone spread out so that they cannot overhear the surrounding teams. Review.
FavoriteMake sure the students understand how to play charades. Do a couple of warm-up rounds so they get the idea.
FavoriteMake sure the students understand how to play charades. Do a couple of warm-up rounds so they get the idea.
FavoriteDivide campers into groups of three. Each group gets a large blanket or bed sheet. Each team lines up at.
FavoriteSplit the group up into 2 teams. One team will be called the “mice,” and the other team will be.
FavoritePlayers sit in a circle and one player goes into the middle. A topic is chosen and the rubber chicken.
FavoriteCampers should be standing behind their desks with their chair pushed in. Explain that during this activity, they will not.
FavoriteHave everyone hold the parachute around the edge, like a firemen’s net with a beach ball in the middle. With.
FavoriteAll students begin in a circle, with one student chosen to be in the center of the circle. The student.
FavoriteDivide the group into 2 teams. Use the skipping ropes to make two circular goals at either end of the.
FavoriteAll campers sit in a circle with an upside down Frisbee or spot marker in the middle. Use a soft.
FavoriteMake a circle approximately 30’ across. Place evenly spaced cones all the way around the circle, enough for each person.
FavoriteThe players should start sitting in a circle numbered 1-4 (this can be adjusted depending upon the size of the.
FavoriteEveryone stands in a circle and joins hands with a hoola hoop placed over the arm of one person. The.
FavoriteSet up a clearly designated rectangular play area with visible boundaries. Pick a number for campers that is the signal.
FavoriteOne person starts as the leader and creates a clap, slap, snap pattern for the whole group to follow. Switch.
FavoriteCampers are divided into 2 teams and divided by a straight line of cones. Balls are scattered on both sides.
FavoriteDivide the classroom in half, (can use desks as the divider) and the students into 2 groups. Get a large.
FavoriteSet up a traditional volleyball court, using lines or cones for clear boundaries. Balls are evenly distributed on each teams’.
FavoriteLay the parachute flat and have each camper roll a ball to the center. Closest to the center wins.
FavoriteGive each person 7 clothes pins. On ‘go’ each person must get rid of their clothes pins by pinning them.
FavoriteHand any number of clothes-pins to all the kids (Start with 3-5 pins) and have them pin them to their.
FavoriteUse close pins and wood popsicle sticks to make and decorate airplanes. Then have a flying contest to see whose.
FavoriteThis is set up like any relay with multiple teams, each team with 5 clothespins. Have the first person in.
FavoriteHave everyone pull the parachute up then everyone takes a step in and sits down on the edge inside. Then.
FavoriteDivide into two groups. One group has the task of throwing a ball as hard as they can in any.
FavoriteHave participants stand in a circle. One volunteer stands in the middle of the circle and starts the game as.
FavoritePut all campers’ names on separate pieces of paper and put them in a can or bucket. Pass it around.
FavoriteYou pick a theme, such as Animals. One person starts with the ball and says an animal, then says the.
FavoriteUse a rectangular space with a center line. Set up one zone on each side of the field, this zone.
FavoritePlace each pair of cones approximately 20’ from each other (adjust the distance depending on age and fitness level). Keep.
FavoriteSet up a rectangular play area with enough space in between for the group to run around in. Line students.
FavoriteOne person is it. Be sure to have a designated playing area and a few items scattered around (balls, rubber.
FavoriteHave all the kids line up on one side of a play area. Pick two volunteers to stand in the.
FavoritePlay in one large rectangular playing area, preferably in a gym with marked goals. Divide students into 2 teams, with.
FavoriteSplit into groups and set up cones for campers to go through. Each camper has to crab walk around the.
FavoriteGet 2 volunteers to kneel at opposite sides of a table with hands behind their back. With masking tape, mark.
FavoriteYou will need a lot of balls or objects that match the colors of the parachute. A large set of.
FavoriteOn a traditional kickball field, place a large container that can hold many balls at the pitcher’s mound, a hula.
FavoriteSet up the field with bases. Divide students into two teams. The fielding team gets distributed in their positions; everyone.
FavoriteLet campers get creative by creating and drawing a new animal and then have them share with the class.
FavoriteDivide into 4 teams. Send each team into a corner. The object of the game is to see which team.
FavoriteForm teams of 4 – 10 players. Each team stands in a straight line. One person is the leader and.
FavoriteHave students form a circle. Count off by 1s and 2s. Explain that the game is a challenge and discuss.
FavoriteSet up 3 goals forming a large triangle. Set a big ball in the middle of all 3 goals and.
FavoritePlayed just like official Dodgeball, but instead of going to the waiting area when you get hit you cross sides.
FavoritePlayed just like official Dodgeball, but instead of going to the waiting area when you get hit you cross sides.
FavoriteDivide the children into two equal teams. Have teams face each other across from a center line. Assign one side.
FavoriteHave campers create phones by taking two plastic cups and a long string or fishing line. Poke small holes on.
FavoriteGather group into a circle holding hands. This circle is the Cake. Demonstrate the safe way to Cut the Cake..
FavoriteThe campers dance until the music stops then they freeze in a creative way. You can turn this into a.
FavoriteSomebody lies down and closes their eyes, while everyone else gathers around them. The one lying down must keep their.
FavoriteMake Exercise More Fun with a Deck of Cards Workout, let the suit determine the exercise and the number determine.
FavoriteDivide the class into four groups. Group one should go to the left side of the room facing the wall.
FavoriteUse tape on the floor to design an “arena” and have all contestants take off shoes but leave socks on..
FavoriteUse craft supplies like cardboard, straws, ping pong balls, etc. to make cars. The engine is a balloon taped to.
FavoriteThe members sit in a circle of chairs and there is one person standing and does not have a chair..
FavoriteHave a small group of students hold hands in a straight line, all facing in the same direction. The person.
FavoriteNeed 1-2 tiny cups and a small bucket with markings, per pair. Set up with large bins filled with water.
FavoriteSplit into teams. The first player on each team puts their head on one end of the bat while the.
FavoriteHave each group line up at the starting line. The first member from each group will run to the bat,.
FavoritePlayed in a circle. First person SAYS one thing he/she likes (“I like to jump up and down”), but DOES.
FavoriteIn a large circle, one person begins lifting their hands into the air and bringing them back down. This is.
FavoriteOne child is the leader and performs various movements, accompanied by commands of “Do this” or “Do that”. All players.
FavoriteYou need chairs for this game. Have everyone sit in a circle. There should be one less seat than there.
FavoriteDivide into 2 teams, each choosing a doctor, or 2 for larger groups (their identity being secret). When someone is.
FavoriteThe objective of this game is similar to traditional dodgeball. The only difference is that instead of using dodgeballs, you.
FavoriteThe class is divided into two equal teams, separated by a center line which cannot be crossed. A net is.
FavoriteSet up a very large square made with 4 hula hoops, with a fifth hula hoop in the middle. Begin.
FavoriteHave players line up holding each other around the waist. Remind students not to run, only speed walk. Have the.
FavoriteHave the campers circle around the parachute and split each section of the parachute into teams. Place a soft ball.
FavoriteChoose 2 students to be the taggers. Give out balls (cookies) to other students. Taggers are trying to tag all.
FavoriteSet up portable sprinklers around the field. Have kids run through the field without getting wet. If they do they.
FavoriteStart by wrapping something around camp with a lot of paper and tape. Have the group form a circle and.
FavoriteStart the activity with the traditional name toss. Once the group has successfully completed the task, instruct them to pass.
FavoriteUse four cones to make a square 4×4 square and mark the placement of cones with pods underneath. Use pods.
FavoriteCampers start off with a tennis ball and throw the ball continuously back and forth until somebody drops the ball..
FavoriteChoose an “It” to be your octopus. Then choose a doctor. When you say, “Go,” the campers run from one.
FavoriteHave the entire group make a circle. Pick four to five people for each team. The first team goes into.
FavoriteDraw a picture with your buddy that is taped to the underside of a table. You can also do this.
FavoriteGreat for a hot day. Played the same as Duck-duck-goose, but instead of touching the heads of those not picked.
FavoriteUse the 4-square courts or create 2 adjacent boxes approximately 5 feet square with chalk or rope. The game begins.
FavoriteShow the kids the “cookies” (cones or balls) and tell them how delicious they are. Review boundaries and safe tagging..
FavoriteGather the students in a circle, sitting down. One student is chosen as the fox who walks around the group,.
FavoriteThis is the same as Duck, Duck, Goose, except the person that is it can pick any animal and the.
FavoriteThis is a great way to divide a large group into two smaller groups. Players close their eyes while one.
FavoriteMake two equal size circles 50 feet apart. Divide the group into two equal teams, and have them face each.
FavoriteThis game is very simple yet very hilarious. All you need is 4 sleeping bags or large pillow cases (preferably.
FavoriteForm two lines (teams) of students, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with at least one arm’s length between them. One team is standing.
FavoriteYou will need a large inflatable beach ball, the bigger the better. Divide evenly into teams, one on one side.
FavoriteFor this game you need two poles and a piece of rope or string. The rope is tied between the.
FavoriteHave the campers sit down in two equal-length parallel lines, facing one another. They should all be holding hands with.
FavoriteForm two teams of elves. Each team must defend its treasure (balloons) while attempting to steal or destroy the other.
FavoriteUse all those left over wood popsicle sticks to have campers build a bridge. Then put the bridge between two.
FavoriteFour monsters are chosen and they are blindfolded and sat in the middle of a circle that is formed by.
FavoriteSame rules as dodgeball (which vary for everyone, so use your own dodgeball rules), except there are small hockey nets.
FavoriteProclaim, “everybody’s it!” in an open space and the participants begin trying to tag others, while avoiding getting tagged. Decide.
FavoriteChoose one leader and have them go to the middle of the circle. It is up to the leader to.
FavoriteThis is the classic science experiment that takes the reaction with baking soda and vinegar to make your volcano explode..
FavoriteLabel four corners in a room, 1, 2, 3 and 4; pick a child to slowly count to 10 with.
FavoriteOne person is chosen as the Sheppard. Whoever the Sheppard touches becomes the new Sheppard. The “goats” can fall to.
FavoriteThis activity uses listening skills. Place some fake leaves in the center of the parachute that you can make out.
FavoriteIf you serve food, have each group prepare a meal together. Assign different small groups the different portions of the.
FavoriteDepending on how many students are playing, set up pairs of two hoops (preferably of the same color) next to.
FavoriteEveryone runs screaming and stops when they’ve run out of breath. Then go back and try to beat your score.
FavoriteSplit into teams, as many teams as you would like depending on the amount of campers in your group. Each.
FavoriteSet up a clearly designated play area (marked with cones if you are in a large open space). Make clear.
FavoriteGive out the “find someone who list” to students and have them go from student to student looking for someone.
FavoriteThere is a fire in the jungle, and all animals must stay wet! Assign each group an animal. Place a.
FavoriteWhole group sits in a circle. A “key word” is told to everyone. A counselor begins to tell a story.
FavoriteForm a line. The first person in line will stand approximately 10 feet from the next person in line who.
FavoriteTo set up First Impressions, pass out the large sheets of paper and writing utensils. Have each person write their.
FavoriteThe leader picks a category. The first person names something in the category. The next person has to name something.
FavoriteHave everyone count the number of letters in their first name. Now ask them to find someone who has the.
FavoriteEach letter is an exercise and the number is the amount of reps. You can cut reps down for higher.
FavoritePrint one card for each child and one for the leader. The leader calls out a fitness move. The players.
FavoriteDivide students into small groups and assign each group to fitness station (where they will begin). Demonstrate each activity station,.
FavoriteAs one of the most active dodgeball variations, you are playing with a focus on fitness in mind. Instead of.
FavoriteFollow the Leader to do jumping jacks, push-ups, squats, lunges, sit-ups, scissor jumps, toe touches, crab walks, arm punches, etc.
FavoriteTurn this into fitness activity by having a set of exercise cardsor exercises written on note cards nearby. After each guess,.
FavoriteUse regular Jenga or giant Jenga for even more fun. Write different exercises on the blocks and line the students.
FavoriteYou have different stations like in Monopoly. There are various activities to complete (could be a riddle, maybe be an.
FavoriteSet up a bean bag toss tic tac toe court. Come up with a set of rules/challenges where players must.
FavoriteThis game needs a couple of kids and a ball (either a football or a baseball are common). One person.
FavoriteThe class is divided into four even teams, facing center and seated on the sides of the square, with a.
FavoriteDesignate a playing area large enough to run in (a large rectangle). Place cones on each baseline (width) if there.
FavoriteThis is just like Limbo. Use a flashlight and turn off all the lights. Have someone take the flashlight and.
FavoritePair campers up or put them in small groups. Give each pair/group a ball. Catching a ball in the air.
FavoriteYou will need bottles, Dixie cups and a table. Divide group into even teams (ex: 5 on a team then.
FavoriteLike ball tag, but use a sock filled with flour, so when they get hit you know it by the.
FavoriteForm one line with your hands on the shoulders of the person in front of you. Everyone follows the leader.
FavoriteChoose one person to be the leader, and have the other kids follow that person and to do what they.
FavoritePut a bunch of random items on a table at the other end of the play area. Give them all.
FavoriteJust like regular frozen tag but players are safe from being tagged if two people lie on their backs and.
FavoriteSave up cardboard throughout the year to use to build forts at camp. You can usually get large cardboard boxes.
FavoriteGame should be played in an area with four corners. This can be a classroom or an area on the.
FavoriteOne person is “it” and closes their eyes. The rest of the class goes to one of the 4 corners.
FavoriteHave everyone write their name down on a piece of paper. Put the pieces of paper into a hat and.
FavoriteHave the group form a circle. Hand a ball out to two people on opposite sides of the circle. Designate.
FavoriteDance around the room and when the music stops FREEZE. Each buddy group should stay together during the activity, don’t.
FavoriteThree to four players begin with a ball. Other players scatter about. At the signal, the bombarding starts. Players who.
FavoriteSecretly make someone “It” by drawing cards or something alike. Then have everyone start roaming the room without knowing who.
FavoriteIf the person is tagged then they are frozen. Variations of how to get unfrozen are limitless (Ex. someone has.
FavoriteWith a large piece of banner paper have your buddy lay down so you can trace them and then color.
FavoriteCampers sit in a circle. One person starts with a ball of yarn, holds on to the end and rolls/tosses.
FavoriteIf you don’t have bowling pins, use a few soda bottles, or plastic water bottles. You may want to put.
FavoriteTeams should be of equal number; each team has a goalie, as well as offensive and defensive players. Goal markers.
FavoritePlayed with the same rules as traditional golf, using a Frisbee as the “ball” and various items (trees, to cabins.
FavoriteSet up a small area with clearly marked boundaries or classroom. Use beanbags or ping pong balls for insects and.
FavoriteDivide into two teams. The rules are similar to regular baseball except the fielding team may not move their feet..
FavoriteA few days before this project dip a few large T-shirts into water and fold it up while they are.
FavoriteEach person chooses a fruit or vegetable (with no repeats!). One person is in the center, without a fruit or.
FavoriteSeat players in a circle. One person stands in the center. Each player is given the name of a fruit..
FavoriteCampers sit on chairs in a circle, with one in the middle. Everyone is labeled with three different types of.
FavoriteEach player is given the name of a fruit such as pear, apple, or strawberry. When the facilitator calls out.
FavoriteCampers sit in seats in a circle with one in the middle that is not in a seat. Pick 4.
FavoriteThis game can be played with 2-4 teams. Each team has a garbage bin or any bin of the same.
FavoriteTeams consist of one goalie and any number of forwards and guards. Each goalie stands on a chair, holding the.
FavoriteStick a piece of paper naming an animal (or other category) on each participant’s forehead or back, in a way.
FavoriteEveryone takes turns rolling or throwing a ball to each other and then asking a Get to Know You question.
FavoriteYou need a wide blanket or canvas to play this game. Divide the kids into two teams. Put two chairs.
FavoriteSplit group up into 2 teams, designate 2 safety zones, one on each team’s side, and designate a middle area..
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