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Have the whole group seated in circle. Give an example of a food that begins with the same letters as.
Favorite1. Have children hold the edges of the parachute-with one child sitting under it.2. On signal, the children pull back.
FavoriteTape two lines on the floor about fifteen feet apart. Have ready two pair of pantyhose and four golf balls..
FavoriteDivide the group into two teams (each team should have at least 4 or 5). Have the groups sit crossed.
FavoriteSplit into groups. For each group take a regular paper grocery bag and set it in the middle of the.
FavoriteAt least 3 sets of 4 same-color cones needed (4 green cones, 4 yellow cones, 4 red cones, 4 orange.
FavoriteThe first person to get the ball picks the category (sports, movies, celebrities, etc.). When they throw to the next.
FavoriteGive each camper a small Styrofoam cup, potting soil, and a seed for your favorite plant or flower. Put it.
FavoriteThe students must attempt to go across the ocean, but it is “too far to swim without a break” so.
FavoriteThis is cool and kids can get really creative here. Use nonpermanent colored ink pens for this fun activity. Have.
FavoriteAt a flip of a coin, or shout of “Declare”, each person chooses to be either heads or tails, as.
FavoriteDivide the group so that everyone has a partner. Line all of the students up on the middle line, so.
FavoriteSeven students are taggers. They stand in front of the room and say, “Heads down, thumbs up!” and the rest.
FavoriteThe leader says a sequence of activities, some of which are good for the heart, some of which are not..
FavoriteMake a large (20’ diameter) circle with chalk if you will be using a long (10’-15’) rope. Make enough X’s.
FavoriteThe object of Helicopter is to jump over the jump rope as it passes by you without getting hit. One.
FavoriteAll but five of one team form a circle, and all but five of the other team form a circle..
FavoriteFollow the traditional name toss rules, but instead of tossing a ball, participants cross the circle, exchange high fives and.
FavoriteHit the Stick requires two players, a relatively level, uncracked two square stretch of sidewalk and popsicle stick. The players.
FavoriteStart with the group spread around a large play area with each campers holding something to be able to hit.
FavoriteOne person starts as “it” and calls freeze for everyone to stop and act like statues. The person who is.
FavoriteCreate a square area with bases similar to that on a baseball field. Make sure you address that the imaginary.
FavoriteMake up a silly handshake with your buddy. Have everyone show camp their handshakes and give a prize to the.
FavoriteEveryone makes a circle, facing inward and couples up with the person next to them by hooking arms. One person.
FavoriteScatter hoola hoops in the play area several feet apart. Select players to be “it” and give them a tennis.
FavoriteStart with everyone hopping around the room. When the announcer says “Break” and then a number, the campers have to.
FavoriteUse boundaries to create an appropriate-sized play area. Demonstrate how to avoid contact with each other. Students should be able.
FavoriteThe basic rules are the same as tag. One person is “Mr. Yuck” and the others run. When you get.
FavoritePlayers stand in a circle. Leader stands in the center with the hot pepper (playground ball, volleyball, etc.). Leader throws.
FavoritePrior to the game, secretly place a bunch of objects (wrapped candy is good) around the room or the field..
FavoriteForm players into a circle. The leader of the game will stand in the middle of the circle. At each.
FavoriteA quick time filler, ideal to calm a group down. Tell the campers that you are going to time a.
FavoriteWork with your buddy to name as many desserts as you can. Switch it up and do this with any.
FavoriteDivide the group into three teams, and line them up into three parallel lines. The object of the game is.
FavoritePick a smallish object. Hide it in plain sight, where nothing has to be moved to find it. The kids.
FavoriteHave students form a circle, holding hands. Place the hula hoop around two people’s interlocked hands. Explain that the goal.
FavoriteEach person in the group is given a small piece of paper with the name of a nursery rhyme or.
FavoriteStand together in a close line with hands on the shoulders of the person in front of you. On the.
FavoriteYou can play this as an upfront game or, if you have a small group, just divide your group into.
FavoriteYou play just like the table game only with real people linked in rows. Split the kids into two teams,.
FavoriteHave a group of 10-15 stand very close together. Tell them to reach out their arms so all hand are.
FavoriteEach group acts out a machine with sound effects (Ex. telephone, washing machine, dryer, blender, typewriter, stereo, airplane, etc.).
FavoriteEveryone stands in a circle facing outward except one (the dodger) in the middle. Have players in circle stand with.
FavoriteThe paper will have a series of questions on it (in a bingo format in squares). Participants are required to.
FavoriteBreak the campers up into groups of about 10. Give each person a sheet of paper, marker, and a piece.
FavoriteThe facilitator should announce a category (e.g. famous movies or famous songs — the more specific the better). All players.
FavoriteThe facilitator should announce a category (e.g. famous movies or famous songs — the more specific the better). All players.
FavoriteShred a bunch of paper and spread it on the floor in an empty room or corner of the room..
FavoriteStick labeled note card (with taco ingredient) on the back of everyone’s shirt. Have each player mingle around asking yes/no.
FavoriteMark a tic-tac-toe board on the ground. Split the group into two teams. They then play with the X’s standing.
FavoriteGive each camper a paper with a letter on it. Challenge them to find other campers to make a word.
FavoriteTurn the popular game Hungry Hungry Hippos into life-size mayhem! Split into 4 teams. Use plastic ball pit balls, tennis.
FavoriteEveryone is sitting in a circle of chairs except for the person in the middle. The person in the middle.
FavoriteThis game is much like Identity Circle, or Fruit Basket Upset. Have everyone sit in a circle except one person..
FavoriteDivide players into two teams and line them up. The first player on each team is given an ice cube. The.
FavoriteEveryone sits in a circle, and one person goes up to somebody in the group and tries to make them.
FavoriteHave each person bring something to camp that means something special to them or that they would not have left.
FavoriteStudents stand in a circle holding hands. Once person stands in the middle. The person in the middle calls another.
FavoriteThis game is a cross between an obstacle course and dodgeball. Divide the group into two teams. One team runs.
FavoriteYou set up 4 chairs, 2 on each side of the room and place each pair of chairs 4 feet.
FavoriteSet up a small area or classroom. Cut out shapes (triangles, circles or squares) and draw letters and/or numbers on.
FavoriteChoose one student to be ‘it’ and another student to be his/her guide. Have the rest of students spread out.
FavoriteUsing abnormal objects to hold an Olympics. For example using straws for javelins, and balloons for shot puts. Use your.
FavoriteCounselors hide a treasure. Team up students in small groups (such as four groups of five) and pass out cards.
FavoriteYou need one soft foam ball for a group of 8-10 campers. Campers line up on a large wall so.
FavoriteCut a coffee filter into a circle and set it on a plate. Place a Skittle in the center, and.
FavoriteGet the students into 1-3 lines, depending on the size of the group. Explain the three main positions of the.
FavoriteHave campers create a new, never before seen tree or plant by drawing it on paper and then sharing is.
FavoriteMix baking soda and water to create invisible ink, then use a paintbrush to write a message on white paper..
FavoriteHave a plate of scrap paper bits on the table and rub a balloon on your hair to generate static.
FavoriteThis activity is similar to “Iron Chef America” but instead of a set amount of edible ingredients, campers receive a.
FavoriteIn this game of Dodgeball, the island is marked by a large playing tarp or a large mat. All players must stay.
FavoriteSet up the group in a circle or in pairs. The starting player says something innocuous, like “I almost overslept.”.
FavoriteTag at night without the running. Set up some safe boundaries. Send out half of the participants to hide within.
FavoriteTwo teams (sometimes played leaders against students). The leaders try to catch the students and put them in prison. Set.
FavoriteOne player from each team is chosen to be the Jedi. Jedi’s start the game inside of a Hula-Hoop which.
FavoriteEveryone stands in a circle, and everyone puts their heads down. They then need to count up to a certain.
FavoriteAll you’ll need is a pile of jellybeans (or large marshmallows) and toothpicks for your camper to start learning about.
FavoritePlace jellybeans in a circle around a small paper or foam plate. Add water or vinegar and watch as the.
FavoriteEveryone for themselves. Everyone is handed 10 jellybeans. They are to try to get 10 of one color by trading.
FavoriteUsing sidewalk chalk, write the names of four different countries in the squares of the court. These can be countries.
FavoriteDivide the players into 2 teams and assign members of each team their special jobs: – Throwers: Can throw the.
FavoriteDesignate a large rectangular play area with clear boundaries with a small square inside the middle of the rectangle. Split.
FavoriteWrite a joke on one card and a punch line on another. Be sure to mix the cards up. The.
FavoriteChoose one student to pick the first destination (e.g. China), then ask another student to choose the mode of transportation.
FavoriteWith the whole camp, tell a story while the students act it out. The story may include a baseball game,.
FavoriteSplit the group into teams of 5-6 students each. Give each team one regular jump rope and one double dutch.
FavoriteEducational exercise is the name of this jump rope workout. Someone shouts out an equation, and the jumper has to.
FavoriteOne-by-one the students enter the rope and then exit the rope. In the first round, the jumpers try to run.
FavoriteThis one can be done two different ways depending on the number of players. If just two kids are going.
FavoriteJump rope and water play join forces in this kid-favorite outdoor game, where the jumper takes their turn while holding.
FavoriteA rope is held a couple of feet above the ground to start, and each jumper takes their turn hopping.
FavoriteSet Up a Classroom or small play area. Explain to the children that they are taking a walk in the.
FavoriteThis is another cool jump rope workout game for budding jump ropers still working on those coordination skills, since the.
FavoriteLay out two separate paths using polyspots. Put one hula hoop at the beginning of each path. Put a box.
FavoriteSplit students into two teams. Have one or both teams wear jerseys so players can tell who is on their.
FavoriteToss a balloon back and forth and see how long you can keep it up off the ground.
FavoriteHave the players circle up and try to volley the small beach ball in the air as many consecutive times.
FavoriteThis game can be individual or team. See how long each can keep the balloon in the air without holding.
FavoriteOn a traditional kickball field, place a kickball, football, and frisbee at home base. Mark the outfield with enough numbers.
FavoriteStart with a tin can is set up in a circle near a designated “jail”. Choose one or a few.
FavoriteCampers are divided into two teams. Two sticks need to be found and they should be of equal length and.
FavoriteHave campers sit in a circle with one person in the middle. Send the person in the middle of the.
FavoriteDivide players into 2 teams, kickers and outfielders and place cones all along the baselines in the infield. Coach is.
FavoriteSimilar to normal Dodgeball, but if a player gets out, they move to the back of the opposing team’s side..
FavoriteBefore you start the game, one person must be dubbed the kitty. Once you have your kitty, everyone but him/her.
FavoriteHave the kid’s pair up. The partners split off to opposite sides of the playing area. One side forms a.
FavoriteSplit campers into even teams; make sure each team knows which side is their side and put any number of.
FavoriteSet up a large rectangular area with boundary lines. Set up a row of 4-5 cones at opposite ends of.
FavoriteTie several evenly-spaced knots into the rope(s). Have the students grasp the rope between knots with one hand, spacing themselves.
FavoriteLabel the rungs of a ladder with various point totals. Then let kids try to throw the ball through the.
FavoriteThis game benefits from telling a story. After reading through the game, come up with a story that will help.
FavoriteCut a hole inside a few large lemons, you can place food coloring and prep the volcano’s base. Adding baking.
FavoriteEveryone gets a length of string. Each string is the same length as one other person in the room. Students.
FavoriteUse two pieces of large paper as lily pads. Cross the room while stepping on only one lily pad at.
FavoriteExplain this is a silent challenge. Demonstrate or brainstorm other ways to communicate without talking. Instruct students to line up.
FavoriteSplit kids up into pairs or small groups and let them pick a song they love. They must create an.
FavoritePlace a hula hoop on the floor. Kids gather inside the hoop with their backs to each other. On “GO!” kids use.
FavoriteGreat game for a large group. Divide into 2 teams, one in the field and one “at bat”. Two or.
FavoriteDo this one in pairs. Give each pair of campers a single piece of paper. They then cut the paper.
FavoriteTransform eight cones into “lucky charms,” meaning they have a piece of paper taped on the underside. There should be.
FavoriteEach child picks an M&M out of a cup. Make sure the group members do not eat their M &.
FavoriteTry not to laugh as long as possible while your buddy stares and makes silly faces at you.
FavoriteSit campers in the circle with a ball to be passed around the circle. Come up with a few magic.
FavoritePair the students up. Explain that they have been transformed into Magic Bubble Machines! The Magic Bubble Machine will only.
FavoriteGive each participant a paper plate. Have them draw the face of a clock on their plate with a line.
FavoriteUse straws glued to a paper plate to make a maze. Then take a small marble and have the kids.
FavoriteEach buddy paid chooses a different instrument to play. The group then gets in a line and marches with everyone.
FavoriteSplit into small groups. Give each group a pack or small marshmallows and coffee stir straws. Give each group a.
FavoritePrior to game you will need to write on pieces of paper names of animals that make a noise. You.
FavoriteBingo is a versatile game that can also be adapted to math lessons. Start by writing down 25 math problems..
FavoriteSet up two cones near each basketball hoop where you’d like the teams to shoot from. Divide students into two.
FavoriteThe group is divided into 2 teams, each starting on opposite ends of the court, with a line separating them.
FavoriteDivide the group into two or three teams. Give a large block of ice to each group. The team has.
FavoriteOne person is “it”. If they tag anyone, that person must begin to “melt down” by lowering themselves to the.
FavoriteSplit into groups. Get a deck of cards for each group. Put all the cards face down at the other.
FavoriteA simple game, but can really get kids moving and having to listen to directions. The students will move in.
FavoriteGuides must lead a blindfolded individual through an obstacle course (mine field), using verbal cues only. Ask the participants to.
FavoriteHave the kids stand up and close their eyes. Then tell them to start jogging and to stop when they.
FavoriteStanding in front of the group, the leader passes her hands in a back and forth motion for all to.
FavoriteStart the activity with the traditional name toss. Once the group has accomplished the task successfully, tell the group that.
FavoriteThe game will have a larger dodgeball called the “Money Ball”. If your team has the money ball on your.
FavoriteMark each goal with 2 cones. Play soccer, but you can only use your arms and hands to hit and.
FavoriteOne person serves as the “Mother”. Everyone else lines up about 20 feet away from Mother and faces her. Mother.
FavoriteThis game can be played using home base and second base on a regular kickball field or by using 2.
FavoriteChoose 6 students to make a “trap” by making a circle holding hands. One child is a “cat” with his.
FavoriteFace your buddy and jog, dance, or clap quickly while your buddy does the same thing slowly and then switch.
FavoriteMark off a large rectangular area in which all of the students in your group may run safely. Pick a.
FavoriteHave the whole group stand in a circle. Demonstrate how to speak loudly while doing a large movement. Have everyone.
FavoriteEveryone stands in a circle and bounces a ball to somebody else, and has a five second limit to do.
FavoriteHave team select their mummy. Then have 4 or 5 “wrappers” whose job it is to cover every exposed surface.
FavoritePick three groups of three people each. Give each a roll or two of toilet paper. Make sure you give.
FavoriteThis hilarious musical activity has kids pass a bag of random dress-up items around and when the music stops, they.
FavoritePlace balls in the center of the area adding up to 1 less then the amount of campers playing. Have.
FavoriteA classic camp game where you place chairs in a circle, with the kids lined up around the chairs. Chairs.
FavoriteThis is just like regular charades, but all the answers will be song titles. You can ask for suggestions, but.
FavoriteBranching off of the classic game of musical chairs, musical creepy crawlies is a fun way to stretch your limbs.
FavoriteThis is just like regular charades, but all the answers will be song titles. You can ask for suggestions, but.
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