Here are a few kickball variations to spice things up out at the fields and keep your kids engaged with new and fun rules to a game we all know and love. Items Needed: Kickballs Set of Bases Cones Hoops … Read More
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How to Plan a Successful Summer Camp
Planning is the cornerstone of any well run camp. If you fail to plan you plan to fail! Proper planning prevents poor performance! If you do not plan your program well, it will show. Planning is extremely important in coordinating … Read More
Basketball Game Variations for PE & Recreational Programs
Are you tired of the same old basketball games that you grew up with as a kid? Here is a fresh new look at basketball variations that will keep kids engaged and having fun learning the game of basketball. These … Read More
Parachute Games for Kids – PE and Camp Activities
Parachute games can be simple and fun for a large group of kids. They also provide team building opportunities as most the games require the kids to work together to make it work. Materials Needed: Parachute Dodgeballs Plastic multi-color balls … Read More
10 Tips for Coordinating Activity Stations for PE & Camp
Coordinating different activities in stations and rotating groups from one station to the next is a common practice at camp and a great way to get a lot of activities in a small amount of time. Here are some guidelines … 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
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
6 Ice Breakers and Team Building Games for Camp and Recreation
Equipment: Balls (Dodgeball, Tennis Ball, Basketball) Balloons Masking Tape Rope (or tinikling cords) Chairs Building Blocks Ball Toss Race Have the group get into a circle and have one or more balls ready. The leader will begin by throwing, rolling, or … Read More
5 Active Games for Kids to Play with A Ball
If you are looking to keep your group active, whether it’s a recreational program, PE class, or camp, try these 5 game ideas that kids can play. Depending on the type of game, all you need are balls with a … Read More
