Action Jump Rope
One player calls out actions, such as cross your arms, switch to one foot, or rub your belly. The jumper.
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One player calls out actions, such as cross your arms, switch to one foot, or rub your belly. The jumper.
FavoriteUse your imaginations to come up with different types of animal walks! Imitate bears walking, or run fast like a.
FavoriteEach leader can call out an animal or have campers draw an animal on an index card. Then have them.
FavoriteThis is another jump rope workout that’s less about jumping and more about timing. The rope is swung in the.
FavoriteThe players should start sitting in a circle numbered 1-4 (this can be adjusted depending upon the size of the.
FavoriteSet up a clearly designated rectangular play area with visible boundaries. Pick a number for campers that is the signal.
FavoriteMake Exercise More Fun with a Deck of Cards Workout, let the suit determine the exercise and the number determine.
FavoriteChoose one leader and have them go to the middle of the circle. It is up to the leader to.
FavoriteEach letter is an exercise and the number is the amount of reps. You can cut reps down for higher.
FavoritePrint one card for each child and one for the leader. The leader calls out a fitness move. The players.
FavoriteDivide students into small groups and assign each group to fitness station (where they will begin). Demonstrate each activity station,.
FavoriteAs one of the most active dodgeball variations, you are playing with a focus on fitness in mind. Instead of.
FavoriteFollow the Leader to do jumping jacks, push-ups, squats, lunges, sit-ups, scissor jumps, toe touches, crab walks, arm punches, etc.
FavoriteTurn this into fitness activity by having a set of exercise cardsor exercises written on note cards nearby. After each guess,.
FavoriteUse regular Jenga or giant Jenga for even more fun. Write different exercises on the blocks and line the students.
FavoriteYou have different stations like in Monopoly. There are various activities to complete (could be a riddle, maybe be an.
FavoriteSet up a bean bag toss tic tac toe court. Come up with a set of rules/challenges where players must.
FavoriteSplit into groups. For each group take a regular paper grocery bag and set it in the middle of the.
FavoriteThe object of Helicopter is to jump over the jump rope as it passes by you without getting hit. One.
FavoriteWith the whole camp, tell a story while the students act it out. The story may include a baseball game,.
FavoriteSplit the group into teams of 5-6 students each. Give each team one regular jump rope and one double dutch.
FavoriteEducational exercise is the name of this jump rope workout. Someone shouts out an equation, and the jumper has to.
FavoriteThis one can be done two different ways depending on the number of players. If just two kids are going.
FavoriteA rope is held a couple of feet above the ground to start, and each jumper takes their turn hopping.
FavoriteThis is another cool jump rope workout game for budding jump ropers still working on those coordination skills, since the.
FavoritePlace a hula hoop on the floor. Kids gather inside the hoop with their backs to each other. On “GO!” kids use.
FavoriteHave the kids stand up and close their eyes. Then tell them to start jogging and to stop when they.
FavoriteBranching off of the classic game of musical chairs, musical creepy crawlies is a fun way to stretch your limbs.
FavoriteAn obstacle course is a simple and effective way to help kids achieve the recommended 60 minutes of daily aerobic.
FavoriteSet up a simple obstacle course featuring mountain climbers, jumping jacks and single-leg balance hops, jumps, crawls, etc. that can.
FavoriteIn this game you will need a large kids parachute. Have them all hold it and lie on the ground..
FavoriteThere are a few different ways for two kids to share one rope. They can jump face to face, facing.
FavoriteShuffling is a workout that is both fun and effective. Everyone starts on one wall, then, with hips and knees.
FavoriteUse large oversized dice and assign an exercise or activity to each number. Split into groups and have each camper.
FavoriteEveryone gets in a plank position along a horizontal line. On the “GO” command, the person in the back stands.
FavoriteGet a bunch of popsicle sticks with fitness moves or activities on them. Make at least 3-4 of the same.
FavoriteLimited space, walking only, everybody is it! The only place you can tag someone is on the designated muscle. If.
FavoriteUse a long jump rope and have two students start by rocking it side to side, without it being turned..
FavoriteEach camper or group of campers should have a turn to roll 2 dice. One dice determines the exercise and.
FavoriteCreate a card that assigns fitness activities to each letter. Do the exercises that correspond with each letter of the.
FavoriteYou’ll need a pile of “stuff” and jump ropes for this exercise game: stuffed animals, books, toys, anything really to.
FavoriteHave students stand up either by their seats or spread around the room/play area. Call out the commands “up”, “down”,.
FavoriteHolding one of these tough positions gives your campers a real workout.
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