Airplane
In a group of children, one is the airplane, one is the navigator, and the rest are the trees. In.
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Group sits in a circle and chants “Ali Baba and the 40 thieves,” while doing one action all together –.
FavoriteThe game is played by rows, with an extra player for each row. On the command “March,” children walk around.
FavoriteGet six volunteers (works well if you don’t tell them what they are in for). Have the jars of baby.
FavoriteThe children stand in the aisle between two rows of desks. Alternate rows perform at a time. Children place one.
FavoriteArrange chairs in a circle. All of the Cinderella’s (girls) in the group select a chair. The Prince Charming’s (boys).
FavoriteOne person sits in the middle of a circle of children. A button is passed around behind the backs of.
FavoriteOne camper goes into the middle of the circle with a ball. They go around the circle saying catch or.
FavoriteAll campers sit in a circle with an upside down Frisbee or spot marker in the middle. Use a soft.
FavoriteDivide the classroom in half, (can use desks as the divider) and the students into 2 groups. Get a large.
FavoriteGather group into a circle holding hands. This circle is the Cake. Demonstrate the safe way to Cut the Cake..
FavoriteYou need chairs for this game. Have everyone sit in a circle. There should be one less seat than there.
FavoriteStart by wrapping something around camp with a lot of paper and tape. Have the group form a circle and.
FavoriteHave the campers sit down in two equal-length parallel lines, facing one another. They should all be holding hands with.
FavoriteWhole group sits in a circle. A “key word” is told to everyone. A counselor begins to tell a story.
FavoriteThe class is divided into four even teams, facing center and seated on the sides of the square, with a.
FavoriteChoose one person to be the leader, and have the other kids follow that person and to do what they.
FavoriteOne person is “it” and closes their eyes. The rest of the class goes to one of the 4 corners.
FavoriteEach person chooses a fruit or vegetable (with no repeats!). One person is in the center, without a fruit or.
FavoriteCampers sit on chairs in a circle, with one in the middle. Everyone is labeled with three different types of.
FavoriteSeven students are taggers. They stand in front of the room and say, “Heads down, thumbs up!” and the rest.
FavoriteEveryone makes a circle, facing inward and couples up with the person next to them by hooking arms. One person.
FavoritePlayers stand in a circle. Leader stands in the center with the hot pepper (playground ball, volleyball, etc.). Leader throws.
FavoriteForm players into a circle. The leader of the game will stand in the middle of the circle. At each.
FavoriteA quick time filler, ideal to calm a group down. Tell the campers that you are going to time a.
FavoriteHave students form a circle, holding hands. Place the hula hoop around two people’s interlocked hands. Explain that the goal.
FavoriteEveryone stands in a circle facing outward except one (the dodger) in the middle. Have players in circle stand with.
FavoriteEveryone is sitting in a circle of chairs except for the person in the middle. The person in the middle.
FavoriteSet up a small area or classroom. Cut out shapes (triangles, circles or squares) and draw letters and/or numbers on.
FavoriteSet up the group in a circle or in pairs. The starting player says something innocuous, like “I almost overslept.”.
FavoriteEveryone stands in a circle, and everyone puts their heads down. They then need to count up to a certain.
FavoriteSet Up a Classroom or small play area. Explain to the children that they are taking a walk in the.
FavoriteHave campers sit in a circle with one person in the middle. Send the person in the middle of the.
FavoriteSit campers in the circle with a ball to be passed around the circle. Come up with a few magic.
FavoriteStanding in front of the group, the leader passes her hands in a back and forth motion for all to.
FavoriteWrite the names of several different animals on the small sheets of paper. Stick an animal to the forehead of.
FavoriteSit in a circle with one camper in the middle that hides his eyes while the others pass a passable.
FavoriteHave campers form a circle. Each camper is given a number starting with one and ending with the last person..
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.
FavoriteThe leader sits in the middle of the circle, points to a player and calls “red” the player has to.
FavoritePair up in groups of two and stand back to back. Make sure participants introduce themselves to one another. Then.
FavoriteUse small groups – divide into 2-5 groups. The counselor shows only the person at the front a picture. They.
FavoritePlayers sit or stand in a circle, and the person who is “It” is in the middle. He points his.
FavoriteFind something to use as a freestanding pole (garbage can works too). Circle around it while holding hands. The rules.
FavoriteAll players must begin by knowing that the point of the game is to keep their lips covering their teeth.
FavoriteAsk students to make a big circle, with some space between themselves and the people next to them. Play starts.
FavoriteEveryone sits in a circle, and each person asks a question to the person to their left or right, whichever.
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.
FavoriteEverybody is in a circle. Everyone takes a turn saying their name and something about them (example, “Hi, I’m John.
FavoriteHave everyone stand in a circle next to each other with one person in the center. The person in the.
FavoriteEveryone stands in a circle around or in a line in front of one person with a pool noodle far.
FavoriteEveryone stands in a tight circle, with their heads down looking at their shoes. When ‘Heads Up’ is called, everyone.
FavoriteHave everyone sit their chairs in a circle, as close together as they can while still being side by side..
FavoriteExplain that you are going to give directions to perform a specific movement or sound. Students should only follow your.
FavoriteHave the students form a circle and place one student in the center of the circle. The object of the.
FavoriteThere is one counselor who has several sticks. They make up a random combination with the sticks and say, “This.
FavoriteThis game is intended for a large group of kids, the more the better. The group sits in a large.
FavoriteEveryone stands in a circle with one person in the middle. Something marks the spot of each person in the.
FavoriteOne to three people leave the room (depending on how large the group is, more can leave) believing that the.
FavoriteThe group (any size) stands in a circle. One person starts saying “I have a basketball” (or whatever type of.
FavoriteNeed paper & pencil. Have everyone place 4 things about themselves on a piece of paper, 3 true and 1.
FavoriteA pair faces each other, holding hands. They then try to tap each others toes, while simultaneously trying to avoid.
FavoriteFind a list of tongue twisters. Have campers sit in a circle, pass a tongue twister around and have each.
FavoriteTell the kids something to run to and touch — like something blue, a tree, someone’s elbow. Keep the touchables.
FavoriteHave the whole group stand in a circle. Provide every student a bean bag and a chance to practice balancing.
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