Looking for soccer activities for kids that go beyond just playing a match? Whether you are planning a school spirit day, a PE lesson, a field day, or a themed event, soccer can inspire fun games, creative projects, and team-building … Read More
Category Archives: Active Play
Promoting Wellness Through Play: Mental Health Activities for Community Programs
Play isn’t just for fun, it’s also a powerful tool for promoting emotional well-being, building social connections, and supporting a person’s mental health. For recreational program directors and camp counselors, creating opportunities for playful engagement can help participants of all … Read More
5 Ways to Use Hoops & Clips for PE and Active Play
Looking for a versatile and budget-friendly way to add excitement to your recreational programs, afterschool activities, or upcoming Field Day and Summer Camp? Our Economy Hoops and Clips Easy Pack is the perfect solution! This all-in-one pack includes everything you … Read More
Parks and Recreation Program Ideas for Inclusion and Togetherness
Loneliness is more than just a feeling – it’s a growing epidemic with significant implications for mental and physical health. According to the National Institute on Aging, chronic loneliness has been linked to increased risks of heart disease, depression, anxiety, … Read More
Ski Week Activity Guide: February Break Ideas for Families and Programs
For many families on the West Coast, “Ski Week” or “February Break” offers a mid-winter break from school, often aligning with Presidents’ Day. While some may head to the slopes, not everyone can spend the week skiing. This break is … Read More
Project Adventure – Youth Challenge Course Equipment for Your Program
Caitlin McCormick Small, Executive Director & CEO, Project Adventure Project Adventure is excited to be working with S&S Worldwide to make our products available to you. Whether you run a ropes course, use adventure in your P.E. program, or want … Read More
Cool-Down Games for the Classroom, Camp & PE
Cool-down games are just as important as warm-up activities! These games are simple, usually quiet and low key. They can be used in a classroom setting or during down time at camp for scenarios when you need the kids to … Read More
Lily Pad Launch PE Activity
This PE activity is called Lily Pad Launch. I like this game because students are using equipment that is unfamiliar to them. It’s a great opportunity for them to learn a new skill. It also works well for students to … Read More
Tag Games for Summer Camp & Recreation Programs
We’ve shared some fun tag game variations that you can incorporate into your activity rotations for summer camp and recreation programs to provide more twists on a classic game for kids. Equipment: Noodles Hula Hoops Tennis Ball (or small playing … Read More
Dodgeball Game Variations for Summer Camp & Recreation
Use these variations of dodgeball to switch it up and provide a variety of games to a standard game of dodgeball to keep kids engaged and excited to play. Equipment: Dodgeballs (various sizes) Cones Hula Hoops Bowling Pins Noodles Mats … Read More
