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
Category Archives: PE Activities
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
Wipeout – Tossing & Catching Game for Physical Education
Wipeout is a tossing and catching game that is played on a volleyball court! Great for PE, summer camp, or recreational groups. Equipment: Volleyball Net Ball options: Volleyball Foam Ball Gator Skin How to Play Wipeout Split the class into … Read More
Pin Ball Game for PE Grades 1-6
This activity is called Pin Ball! The game focuses on rolling skills and accuracy as well as defense. Cooperation, communication and sportsmanship are key elements to success. Equipment: Poly spots Bowling pins Gator Skin balls Pinball Video Game Set-up The … Read More
Tag Game Variations for Kids
Use these variations of tag to switch it up and provide a variety of games to a standard game of tag. Supplies Needed: Hula Hoops Clothes Pins Flag Football Flags Mats Blob Tag Chose someone as “IT”. IT starts the … Read More
Movement Concept Stations for PE Grades K-5
School: Ravenwood Elementary Activity: Movement Concepts Stations Skills: Locomotor Movements, Pathways, Levels, Speeds, Balance, Dancing Grade: K-5 Movement Concepts Description This is a stations based activity where students work on different types of body movement. We utilize lots of equipment … Read More
Gold Rush Physed Activity Grades K-5
Gold Rush is a great game to do at the beginning of the year as students are learning to take turns, work together, and follow simple game directions. My name is Matt Barrows from Ravenwood Elementary and this PE activity … Read More
Group Activities for Team Building & Warm Ups
Try these group activities to keep your group active, engaged, and learn teamwork! Equipment: Any Ball Straws Parachute (or tarp/sheet) Spot Cones Playing Cards String \ Yarn The Last Straw Give everyone a straw to put in their mouth. In … Read More
Football Game Variations for PE and Active Brain Breaks
Here are a few simple football games that need minimal equipment and will keep kids engaged and active while learning the game. Items Needed: Footballs Flag Football Flags Frisbee Cones Red Light, Green Light Football Use cones to set up … Read More
Castle Ball Activity for Elementary PE – Game Time Camp
Game Time Camp is a P.E. games camp for students entering 1st grade through 6th grade. We run each session of camp for a week long, 2 ½ hours a day. In our two weeks this year, we did have … Read More