Musical Keep ‘Em Up
Place a music-related task in each balloon before blowing them up. (Think: Crazy dance moves, air guitar or lip syncing.).
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Place a music-related task in each balloon before blowing them up. (Think: Crazy dance moves, air guitar or lip syncing.).
FavoriteHave a group of 6 or seven up front. A loaded squirt gun is passed around until the music stops.
FavoriteThis is just like musical chairs, but with more versatility and you don’t need chairs! Begin by giving each player.
FavoriteWrite the names of several different animals on the small sheets of paper. Stick an animal to the forehead of.
FavoriteEach group must create a team name and team slogan or cheer. Give each group ten minutes to do so..
FavoriteAs the song is sung, have children raise the parachute above their heads.When a child’s name is called – they run.
FavoriteGet the group in a circle or classroom setting. They can play as individuals or teams. Put on a song,.
FavoriteSit in a circle with one camper in the middle that hides his eyes while the others pass a passable.
FavoriteGo around and say everyone’s name (if this is the first time playing, name tags help) Students form a close.
FavoriteThis game is very similar to standard Dodgeball. Students start spread out with each team on one side of the.
FavoriteExplore the outdoors with a nature walk with your buddy. Send the campers out in pairs for a quick walk.
FavoriteIn this game of dodgeball, players have the opportunity to play longer. Players are given strips of fabric or string.
FavoriteKind of red light/green light, kind of capture the flag. The kids are divided into two groups. One team is.
FavoriteUse a water noodle cut in half as a as “hockey stick” and a dodgeball for the “puck”. Same rules.
FavoriteA tag game with pool noodles. Approximately five noodles per 25 campers. Determine boundaries and pick five students as taggers.
FavoriteYou need a few number cards for this game. Everyone stands up and holds the parachute. Place the number cards.
FavoriteYou need a large parachute for this activity. Depending on the amount of children playing, going around the circle, number the children..
FavoriteAn obstacle course is a simple and effective way to help kids achieve the recommended 60 minutes of daily aerobic.
FavoriteSet up a simple obstacle course featuring mountain climbers, jumping jacks and single-leg balance hops, jumps, crawls, etc. that can.
FavoriteThis game is most easily played in a gym or a square space, or outside with two lines of cones.
FavoriteDesignate a chaser. During the game the chaser cannot tag another player if he or she is not on the.
FavoriteFor this game, put children into groups of 2 to 4, with a single balloon per group. The object is.
FavoriteGet a rubber chicken, stuffed animal, ball or other small, throw-able object. Set up a visible starting line marked by.
FavoriteHave each child hold the parachute with one hand-with the opposite arm extended straight out for balance. Run clockwise in one direction.
FavoriteHave campers form a circle. Each camper is given a number starting with one and ending with the last person..
FavoriteGame is played just like it sounds. Set up any dodge ball game that your kids like, however, make them.
FavoriteThis game requires some set up and compasses. Map out a course with 4-5 stops. Each stop will have an.
FavoriteHave students line up behind each other in groups of 8-10, spreading out one arm’s length distance apart. Demonstrate how.
FavoriteThe object is to pass an item (a balloon, a ball, a bucket of water, etc.) over their head then.
FavoriteSet up cones as bases on a traditional kickball field. This game can played with all four bases or two.
FavoriteEveryone lines up with their hands on the shoulders of the person in front of them. As they go around.
FavoriteForm teams in a line and sit down. The first person in each row faces the object that is to.
FavoriteThis game is played in a gymnasium. Select one or two students depending on the group and area size to.
FavoriteDivide the group into smaller groups of five or six people. If you only have 5 to six people, this.
FavoriteUse construction paper and have all the campers make their favorite type of paper airplane. Decorate them with markers and.
FavoriteFirst split your group into teams consisting of three to six members. Give each team a paper bag filled with.
FavoriteEach camper needs 3 paper plates, the thinner kind with the ridges around the perimeter that are generally sold in.
FavoriteHave paper plates scattered throughout the room. When the music stops, everyone must be touching the plate. If they are.
FavoriteUse a crumpled piece of paper to flick into goals between you and your buddy. Take turns flicking and keep.
FavoriteUse paper or cloth with some string to create a parachute with an item like a ball of clay as.
FavoriteWhile the players are holding onto the parachute, toss a plastic golf ball onto the parachute. Have the players maneuver.
FavoriteIn this game you will need a large kids parachute. Have them all hold it and lie on the ground..
FavoriteLift the parachute high overhead. Call one child’s name and have him/her run to the other side before the parachute comes down.
FavoriteUse the parachute as a target or you can number the colors. Have campers try to land things on the.
FavoriteUse the colors on the parachute to play a fun game of twister! Simply call out different hands and feet.
FavoriteThe students can’t touch the ball, they must use the parachute to catch the ball and launch it over the.
FavoriteTwo partners have to stand back to back and place a balloon between their shoulders and then put their hands.
FavoriteHave the whole group gather in a contained area. Group students into pairs and decide who side A is and.
FavoriteThere are a few different ways for two kids to share one rope. They can jump face to face, facing.
FavoritePartners start approximately 10 feet away from each other. Both people power walk. The chaser is trying to catch up.
FavoriteStudents should be divided into two even teams. On a full court, teams should be assigned a basket at which.
FavoriteIf you have at least ten children, split them into even groups and have them stand in parallel lines, each.
FavoriteForm a circle with all players sitting on the floor and if you don’t have a banana use a small.
FavoriteChildren form a circle on the floor, sitting close to one another. Someone who is not in the game turns.
FavoriteWrap a medium-sized balloon in layers of gift wrap or tissue paper with lots of tape and pass it around.
FavoriteHave kids stand in a line and hold an empty cup. The person in front will have a set amount.
FavoriteYou’ll need a class set of multi-colored beanbags or yarn balls. Have each student get a beanbag. The taggers change.
FavoriteThe leader sits in the middle of the circle, points to a player and calls “red” the player has to.
FavoriteGuess which hand has the penny or small object then switch turns. Keep score if you want to on how.
FavoriteThis is a hilarious game and can either be played one-by-one or in a team relay. Tie string around a.
FavoriteShuffling is a workout that is both fun and effective. Everyone starts on one wall, then, with hips and knees.
FavoriteGood game for a crowd or audience. Divide the crowd into three or four teams, each section with a captain..
FavoritePair up in groups of two and stand back to back. Make sure participants introduce themselves to one another. Then.
FavoriteSend your kids out on a photo scavenger hunt. Each camp group should have a camera and a list of.
FavoriteUse large oversized dice and assign an exercise or activity to each number. Split into groups and have each camper.
FavoriteCreate teams, and use as many different colored half cones or poly dots as there are teams. Set the cones/dots.
FavoriteDuring snack or lunch time have buddies plan a picnic with each other and other buddy groups.
FavoriteUse small groups – divide into 2-5 groups. The counselor shows only the person at the front a picture. They.
FavoriteYou will need 2 ping pong balls, 2 ping pong paddles, and four target areas. Divide two teams (evenly) on.
FavoritePlayers sit or stand in a circle, and the person who is “It” is in the middle. He points his.
FavoriteVariation of traditional dodgeball. Each team sets up a “fort” constructed of cardboard or other camp items. Teams are able.
FavoriteDivide the students into groups of 4-5. Give each group a hula hoop. Model how to safely run with someone.
FavoriteDivide the students into groups of 4-5. Give each group a hula hoop. Model how to safely run with someone.
FavoriteEveryone gets in a plank position along a horizontal line. On the “GO” command, the person in the back stands.
FavoriteDivide group into teams made up of about 3-5 people. Give them each a couple of cans of Play-Doh (or.
FavoriteIn most hardware stores you can buy the pink plunger part separate from the stick. So get two plunger ends.
FavoriteChoose a classroom object with your buddy and write a short poem or rhyme about it.
FavoriteFind something to use as a freestanding pole (garbage can works too). Circle around it while holding hands. The rules.
FavoriteSet up a square or rectangle with a cone on two corners opposite each other diagonally. Line up two teams,.
FavoriteHalf of the fun involved in this activity is making the boat! Use a portion of a pool noodle, pencil,.
FavoriteUse your staff as net (all lined up across the court with hands in the air) and play normal volleyball.
FavoriteGet a bunch of popsicle sticks with fitness moves or activities on them. Make at least 3-4 of the same.
FavoritePlayed much like the original dodgeball game, except when a player is hit, he gets put in a defined area,.
FavoritePlace foam balls across the gym and give each child a bowling pin to set up around the gym. Each.
FavoriteOne player is chosen to be the President. The other players are guards and must not only battle the other.
FavoriteAll players must begin by knowing that the point of the game is to keep their lips covering their teeth.
FavoriteHand out a belt with 2 flags attached to each player. On the signal, players try to throw the dodgeballs.
FavoriteAsk students to make a big circle, with some space between themselves and the people next to them. Play starts.
FavoriteWork with your buddy to build a paper airplane with only one hand each. Add other objects for them to.
FavoriteNeed one 2-3’ long, 1.5”-2” diameter PVC pipe [with at least 6, ¼” holes drilled into a random pattern all.
FavoriteDivide the group into teams of 8- 10 people. If possible, have an even number of players on each team..
FavoriteDivide groups into teams of six. Have them build a pyramid (three people on bottom, two in the middle, one.
FavoriteDivide the students into two teams. Each team gets 4 tries/downs to move the quarter from one end zone to.
FavoriteEveryone sits in a circle, and each person asks a question to the person to their left or right, whichever.
FavoriteEveryone writes a general question on a piece of paper, signs it, and crumples it up into a ball, and.
FavoriteDivide students into pairs. Have the pairs of students stand equal-distance from the designated area. Make sure that students all.
FavoriteThere are two draw positions in this game. The first is with both hands out, forefingers extended, as if you’re.
FavoriteAll the kids have to be completely silent. Anybody who makes noise is out. Your job is to try to.
FavoriteSet up hula hoops in random arrangement around playing area. Do not place hula hoops directly together. The students will.
FavoriteThree volunteers stand in the middle of the gym, each in his/her own zone (one behind the other). The middle.
FavoriteRound up all your blocks and Legos and let campers work as a group to see how high they can.
FavoriteArrange the cones in a circle as home bases for each individual student and assign the teams based on what.
FavoriteEverybody is in a circle. Everyone takes a turn saying their name and something about them (example, “Hi, I’m John.
FavoriteHave the group sit in a big circle. Let the group pick a song they want to sing. While singing.
FavoriteHave everyone stand in a circle next to each other with one person in the center. The person in the.
FavoriteStart with all students along the starting line. When you say ‘Green Light’ everyone will walk towards the finish line..
FavoriteUse cones to set up two end-zones on opposing sides. Use cone(s) for student to form a line. First group.
FavoriteDivide students into groups of 5-8 and line them up on the far end of the area. The first two.
FavoriteFirst you choose who is “IT”. Then the people that are NOT IT count to five while the person that.
FavoriteLimited space, walking only, everybody is it! The only place you can tag someone is on the designated muscle. If.
FavoriteCounselors give the group a word. Each buddy group has to come up with a list of words that rhyme.
FavoriteCampers begin in a circle. A person is chosen to leave the room. A campers in the circle is chosen.
FavoriteEveryone is in a circle. One camper closes their eyes or steps out of the room. You point to a.
FavoriteSit in a circle. One person starts a sound. The next person picks it up and it travels around the.
FavoriteDivide teams up evenly, place dodgeballs in center of gym floor between the two teams Have students on both teams.
FavoriteEveryone grab a partner. Rock paper scissors, if you lose you go follow behind the person that beat you and.
FavoriteSet out a semi-circle (U shaped) path using cones or other markers. You can also use half of a basketball.
FavoriteGroup students into pairs. Have each partner group introduce themselves and play a round of Ro-Sham-Bo (or enough rounds to.
FavoriteHave the campers join into pairs, one as the robot and the other as the robot controller. The controller must.
FavoriteUse a long jump rope and have two students start by rocking it side to side, without it being turned..
FavoritePlace a ball on top of the parachute and have the players roll the ball back and forth to each.
FavoriteAll you need is a large shallow pan or tray filled with water and a large foam die. Sit all.
FavoriteEach camper or group of campers should have a turn to roll 2 dice. One dice determines the exercise and.
FavoriteHave all players hold the chute stretched tightly. Place a large ball near the edge. The object of this game.
FavoriteDivide the group into two teams. Line up the outfield team as you would for a game of baseball. Line.
FavoriteUse a play area with clear boundaries and a wall or fence. The “dodgers” will stand with their backs against.
FavoriteGather several objects from around the room. Spread out and roll them back and forth to each other.
FavoriteDivide the group equally into two or three teams. Have each team line up in a single file line behind.
FavoriteEach team can number as high as 25 players are divided into two equal groups. The throwing team, is stationed.
FavoriteSplit into two teams. Team 1 is given rolled up newspapers, and they are lined up in two single file.
FavoriteEveryone stands in a circle around or in a line in front of one person with a pool noodle far.
FavoriteThis is a great activity for throwing, rolling, offensive/defensive, and cooperation skills. The objective of the game is to get.
FavoriteLook around camp and create a miniature golf layout. Find hills, divots, ramps, stairs, planter boxes, tables etc. to utilize.
FavoriteEveryone stands in a tight circle, with their heads down looking at their shoes. When ‘Heads Up’ is called, everyone.
FavoriteHave one player, the secret agent, stand 50 ft. or more away from the other players, the spies. The secret.
FavoriteGive each person a piece of paper (11×17 preferred), folded into 4 squares. Have them draw in one square how.
FavoriteThe object of the game is to remember and tag all of the objects that the leader lists off as.
FavoriteDemonstrate how to move and how to be a shadow. Choose a volunteer to help you. Exaggerate and make funny.
FavoriteHave all the players hold the parachute way up high above their heads. Call out two names and have these.
FavoriteSame concept as number dive. All you need for this are some shapes or objects instead. Pick a student and.
FavoriteThe leader calls out a number and an object. Campers quickly get into groups of that number and arrange their.
FavoriteQueue up some music and have your kids stand in a circle. Choose a person to go first and let.
FavoriteSimilar to Sharks and Minnows but with a twist. Everyone begins the game as an octopus and stands on one.
FavoriteChoose a few students to be sharks and everyone else will be minnows. The sharks stand in the middle of.
FavoriteEverybody takes off a shoe and throws them in a large pile on the floor. On the count of three,.
FavoriteNumber around the circle 1 through 5 (or adapt numbers according to group size). All the number one children remove.
FavoriteYou have everyone in large circle. Everyone sits down. Everyone takes off their right shoe. You then pass the shoe.
FavoriteThere is a circle of people with two or three people in the middle. They are acting out a scene.
FavoriteCan be played outside or in a gym. Designate a large play area with clear boundaries to separate the different.
FavoritePlace squares on the ground to form a large iceberg and have all the campers stand on it. Slowly start.
FavoriteHand everyone a playing card as they come in. During the mixer, call out different combinations that they have to.
FavoriteHave everyone sit their chairs in a circle, as close together as they can while still being side by side..
FavoriteThe leader chooses one student to be the “Night Guard”. To start, count down “5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Frozen!”.
FavoriteEveryone is assigned a number and has to line up in that order without talking.
FavoriteStudents spread out in playing area standing up. Leader counts down, “3, 2, 1, Silent.” Students pass the ball to.
FavoriteEveryone pairs up (groups of two). They introduce themselves and start out with a silly handshake. Once they each do.
FavoriteWrite a silly story with your buddy. Have each group read their stories to camp after.
FavoriteEach person is to find an object in nature that makes noise when it is banged or rubbed together. The.
FavoriteEach person is to find an object in outside or around camp that makes noise when it is banged or.
FavoriteExplain that you are going to give directions to perform a specific movement or sound. Students should only follow your.
FavoriteSplit campers in two groups. One decides on a famous quote, book, song, play, movie title, etc. like “All’s Well.
FavoriteRound up a bunch of random objects around camp that can go in the water. Fill up a bin of.
FavoriteDescribe a special place or object to your buddy. Your buddy has to draw it based on your descriptions. Don’t.
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