Slap Ball
This is a free for all dodgeball game. Kids must slap the ball at each other and hit them below.
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Arrange your group into a circle. Give everyone a numbered card from 1- however many people you have, make sure.
FavoriteThis game can be played outside, in a gym or in a classroom. Create boundaries for the play space. Remind.
FavoriteUse a giant roll of thick visqueen (polyethylene plastic sheeting) to create a 10’ wide by 20-30’ long slip area..
FavoriteAsk each player in the group to find their own personal space within the boundary area. Make sure there is.
FavoriteHave the students form a circle and place one student in the center of the circle. The object of the.
FavoriteDivide students into small groups. Each group gets one jump rope. Two students are turners, everyone else jumps. The two.
FavoriteThis Game is done best inside of a gym or room with enough running space and walls. Assign 2 walls;.
FavoriteThe group will line up single file and place their hands on the shoulders of the person in front of.
FavoriteStudents stand in a line with their hands on the shoulders of the person in front of them. The person.
FavoriteCreate an “alleyway” with cones. Spread out the balls outside the alley. Divide the group into two teams. One team.
FavoriteA bowling pin or plastic pop bottle is set up at each end of gym, room, or whatever indoor smooth.
FavoriteSet up a standard 4-square area is one large square that is divided into 4 smaller squares of equal proportion.
FavoriteDivide the group into two teams. Each team starts off with 6 players. One player on each team acts as.
FavoriteCan be played outside or in a gym. The ideal play area is about the size of a basketball court.
FavoriteFor this one you will have to buy a few water rocket kits. These are made to shoot two liter.
FavoriteThis game is very simple and can be played with two or more teams. Sometimes this is fun to do.
FavoriteThe first part of the game is the “Sorts” game. You will throw out two contrasting choices and the group.
FavoriteTo play, have several players go to the center of the room, and number them one through five. The rest.
FavoriteThe goal of this activity is to give a group an opportunity to work together to achieve a simple goal..
FavoriteCreate a card that assigns fitness activities to each letter. Do the exercises that correspond with each letter of the.
FavoriteThis is the same as the dixie cup relay but they fill up a sponge, put in on their head,.
FavoriteWith a large water bucket/trough in the center, have players create spokes radiating out to their own small buckets about.
FavoriteYou take two things, an object and a sport, like toothbrush and basketball. The sport now created is toothbrush basketball..
FavoriteReview several types of games with students and actions for those games. Examples: Basketball, Tag, Four Square, Boxing, Tennis, Gymnastics,.
FavoriteTag is always a fun and easy game for children to play. Make it Summer friendly by adding a twist..
FavoriteSet up a large play area with clear boundaries appropriate for number of players. The “dodgers” will make a line.
FavoriteHave students line up across the play area with a partner. Demonstrate how to stand and balance on tennis balls.
FavoriteYou’ll need a pile of “stuff” and jump ropes for this exercise game: stuffed animals, books, toys, anything really to.
FavoriteA twist on dodge ball. Have campers form a large circle. In the center place approximately 10 dodgeballs per 25-30.
FavoriteThis is a quick game that can be used in many different ways. Get as many white, 5 gallon buckets.
FavoriteBuild houses with craft supplies such as paper, straws, and pipe cleaners. Secure each house to a tray with glue,.
FavoriteThe kids can start out in a standing or sitting position. You ask them questions, such as “do you have.
FavoriteTo start the game pick a pose each student has to freeze in as a statue when they get tagged..
FavoriteDivide the students into 2-4 groups; each team sits on a boundary line. Give each student a number. Each group.
FavoriteStart off the same way as Steal the bacon, but this time put a goal at each end (usually two.
FavoriteUse a basketball court, or a large rectangular area. Divide the students into 2-4 groups; each team sits on a.
FavoriteSet up a large rectangular area and note the boundary lines. Place cones at opposite ends of field to create.
FavoriteThere is one counselor who has several sticks. They make up a random combination with the sticks and say, “This.
FavoriteWith a sheet of paper taped to the wall, some sticky notes and a marker, you can set up this.
FavoriteFind two objects with your buddy then write a story that incorporates both of them.
FavoriteBuild an assortment of ramps or a full on rollercoaster out of drinking straws. Then take a ping pong ball.
FavoriteParticipants select pre-cut lengths of string from the group facilitator. Each member holds the string between his/her thumb and forefinger..
FavoriteArrange everyone in a circle, standing or sitting. Begin by stating your name and one unique fact about yourself (Ex:.
FavoriteTry to cross the room with your buddy while keeping your feet, shoulders or elbows together at all times. Once.
FavoriteOne person is “it”. Their job is to try to tag the shadow of the other players by stepping on.
FavoriteExplain that in your bucket/bag, you have various objects. Each object means something different as in the students need to.
FavoriteParticipants are asked to study the composition of the group quietly and to decide on a superlative adjective that describes.
FavoriteOne camper starts by saying “I went to the supermarket and bought____” Then the next campers says it and repeats.
FavoriteBlow up lots of balloons, filling some with treats such as candy, trinkets, notes and toys. Let the kids work.
FavoriteUse marshmallows and toothpicks to build a structure. Then put it on a big bowl of Jello to simulate the.
FavoriteIn the first variation, one person was “it” (the swatter). The swatter had either a *very* light stick or our.
FavoritePlay the game in a large space. Put several balls in the middle of the space. Divide group into 2.
FavoriteCounselors are the throwers and set up in the middle. 5 hula hoops are placed on the ground at the.
FavoriteThis game is intended for a large group of kids, the more the better. The group sits in a large.
FavoriteSet up a typical baseball field with bases. Divide students into two teams. The fielding team gets distributed in their.
FavoriteEveryone stands in a circle with one person in the middle. Something marks the spot of each person in the.
FavoriteTo set up the game, arrange several chairs facing inward into a medium sized circle. There should be one chair.
FavoriteOne to three people leave the room (depending on how large the group is, more can leave) believing that the.
FavoriteSwing the parachute upwards and let it go. Try to keep the parachute floating as long as possible.
FavoriteThe group (any size) stands in a circle. One person starts saying “I have a basketball” (or whatever type of.
FavoriteGive everyone a straw to put in their mouth. In rows have them stand up and get ready to pass.
FavoriteMake up a scenario that the participants are being chased and need to cross a field of hot lava in.
FavoriteSimple but fun, especially on a hot day! You divide your group in rows. In front of each row you.
FavoriteHolding onto the parachute, children walk around in a circle.As they walk they say- There was a man in our.
FavoritePlace 3 cones across the half-court line. Arrange students into three single-file lines, one behind each cone. The first student.
FavoriteEach team has its own goal to defend, and loses a point every time a ball goes into their goal.
FavoriteNeed paper & pencil. Have everyone place 4 things about themselves on a piece of paper, 3 true and 1.
FavoriteMake the tic tac toe court. Split students into two teams. Demonstrate what three in a row looks like. Each.
FavoriteMake the tic tac toe court. Split students into two teams. Demonstrate what three in a row looks like. Each.
FavoritePlace 20-30 cones randomly inside the boundaries of the game. Divide students into two teams. One team is known as.
FavoriteStart by filling a kiddie pool with water, and throw in lots of fun toys. Rings and rubber ducks are.
FavoriteA pair faces each other, holding hands. They then try to tap each others toes, while simultaneously trying to avoid.
FavoriteHere’s a wild mixer, and if it’s set to music, it looks like a new kind of dance. (great up.
FavoriteDivide the playing field in half and designate two small “zones” on both sides to hold people who are tagged..
FavoriteGet a roll of toilet paper and explain to your group that they are going camping and need to take.
FavoriteWhen someone is tagged, they must squat down to form the “toilet” and hold one hand out to the side,.
FavoriteFind a list of tongue twisters. Have campers sit in a circle, pass a tongue twister around and have each.
FavoriteTake turns with your buddy telling each other about your day/week without showing any teeth.
FavoriteOne person is “it.” Every other player tries to avoid being tagged. If they get tagged, they must crawl on.
FavoriteThis game is based on the old telephone game but involves touch rather than hearing. No talking is allowed. Divide.
FavoriteTell the kids something to run to and touch — like something blue, a tree, someone’s elbow. Keep the touchables.
FavoriteDivide into two teams. Use a trashcan that is about the same size as your ball. Have each team choose.
FavoriteSet up Indoors. Set up one empty container, 2-3 cones to mark where students will stand in line, and three.
FavoriteBuild an obstacle course using large gym mats, positioned so that players can hide behind them. Mark off a starting.
FavoriteSet up large rectangular field with plenty of room for four students to run. Place two cones a few feet.
FavoriteA small circle should be the size of a large hula hoop. Inside this circle will be three larger cones..
FavoritePlay freeze dance with a lot of energy and as the music gets louder the movements get faster, as the.
FavoriteDesignate clear boundaries for each group. Give each group one ball and identify one player to have first possession. Divide.
FavoriteGo around group and everyone has to say two true statements about themselves and one false. The rest of the.
FavoriteUse the cones to create boundaries for a field with two end zones. Divide the students into two even teams..
FavoriteUse a field the size of a football or soccer field with goals of varying widths. This is a combination.
FavoriteSplit campers into even teams. It goes by the same basic principle as the traditional keep away game, but it’s.
FavoriteThis game can be played on a regular kickball field or by using 4 cones for bases in a large.
FavoriteThis works better with a large play area. This is a war version of a 4 way capture the flag..
FavoriteHave the whole group stand in a circle. Provide every student a bean bag and a chance to practice balancing.
FavoriteBreak into small groups (generally 4-5 people). Find 4 things that you all have in common (saw a movie, have.
FavoriteHave students stand up either by their seats or spread around the room/play area. Call out the commands “up”, “down”,.
FavoriteEveryone sits in a circle, and one person leaves, then one person is selected to be the “Village Chief”. Everyone.
FavoritePlace as many full cups of water as you can on a tray. Each player on the team takes the.
FavoriteTake turns naming an animal and then pretending to be that animal while walking around the room.
FavoriteSet up an open area with a large wall. Split the students into two teams. The 1st team on offense.
FavoriteHave all the students line up on one side of the space. Review that they only become part of the.
FavoriteGet a bunch of water balls (squish balls for the pool that hold water) and play dodgeball. Give a water.
FavoriteTeams are formed and line up the distance of the course. A bucket of balloons are at one end of.
FavoriteTeams are formed and line up the distance of the course. A bucket of balloons are at one end of.
FavoritePlayed just like Hot Potato! Campers get in a circle and start passing the water balloon around when the music.
FavoritePlayed just like Hot Potato! Campers get in a circle and start passing the water balloon around when the music.
FavoriteThis is similar to hot potato but campers are in a line. Give directions on how they need to pass.
FavoriteYou will need one water balloon per pair. Pairs placed in two parallel lines across from their partner. Partners toss.
FavoriteNeed one water balloon per pair. Pairs placed in two parallel lines across from their partner. Partners toss the balloon.
FavoriteForm 2 or more even teams. As in any relay race, have a starting line and a finishing line. Spread.
FavoriteForm 2 or more teams. As in any relay race, have a starting line and a finishing line. Each team.
FavoriteUse wax paper as your race course. Each camper will put a single drop of water using a straw at.
FavoriteThis game requires 4 teams. Two of the teams line up behind their own bucket of water. About 20 yards.
FavoriteWater gun squirt races are a fun competitive activity. Set up is pretty easy with just some string and plastic.
FavoriteHave campers stand in a line shoulder to shoulder, each holding a balloon. On the whistle each camper whacks the.
FavoriteStudents stand in two lines face to face. Campers then put out their index fingers to the tip of the.
FavoriteThe person who is “It” has the hose, with the help of a counselor. The campers say “What time is.
FavoriteCounselor pick a word for the group. Each buddy team then has to think of as many words as possible.
FavoriteSit with your buddy along with 5-10 small items. One buddy closes their eyes while the other buddy removes an.
FavoriteEach person is secretly assigned an occupation (each one is assigned twice). They then spread out and start acting out.
FavoriteDescribe and draw curved, straight, zig zag, etc. lines on a white board or piece of paper and then have.
FavoriteEach buddy group needs to find a random camp object in the room. They then have to think of as.
FavoriteHold your buddy’s feet while he/she walks with their hands. You can turn this into a wheelbarrow race or relay.
FavoriteHolding one of these tough positions gives your campers a real workout.
FavoriteCircle up players about shoulder-to-shoulder but with some personal space in between. One person in the middle closes his/her eyes.
FavoriteCircle up players about shoulder-to-shoulder but with some personal space in between. One person in the middle closes his/her eyes.
FavoriteEveryone is randomly assigned an animal (at least 2 campers should be assigned the same animal). Everyone spread out and.
FavoritePick 4 students to be the “dogs.” Give each dog a cone and ask them to spread out and place.
FavoriteOne person is “it” and leaves the room or closes eyes. One person is selected as the leader and leads.
FavoritePrepare one large rectangular playing area, preferably on grass (30’x 90’) with marked end zones. Review the soccer concepts that.
FavoriteStart by writing down a letter and then your buddy writes down a letter to make a word. As you.
FavoriteBreak group into even teams. Number of teams depends on total number of students (usually 4-5 per team) multi-colored pinnies.
FavoriteDivide the players into two teams. The team at bat lines up behind home base. The other team takes the.
FavoriteTurn a yard stick into a catapult by putting a soda can underneath it. Glue a small plastic cup to.
FavoriteAll campers sit in a circle. The leader calls out a month. All campers with a birthday in that month.
FavoriteThe game begins with all participants forming a circle. The first person says, “Zip!,” and then “sends” the word to.
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