175 Best Camp Games

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***Back in Print*** Games for kids 4 to 16, plus tips on keeping them fun and fair for all participants. Camp games are meant to be fun. Here are the very best camp-tested games for boys and girls aged 4 to 16, with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations. The Frasers include indoor and outdoor games for both small and large groups, with some old favourites and lots of new, soon-to-be favourites. The 175 Best Camp Games also includes advice on: . Choosing the right game for the situation . Starting and ending games . Dealing with rule breakers . Modifying games for varied abilities . Assuring safety and good supervision. This practical guide is easy to use, and the more than 175 games are divided into five chapters: . Break the Ice (Name Dropping, Life Raft) . Taking It Easy (Speed Rabbit, Electricity) . Getting Them Moving (Soh Koh No, Kitty Wants a Corner) . Running Them Ragged (Pairs Tag, Fox in the Henhouse) . Wet and Wild (Battleship, Sharks and Mermaids). Though written with camp leaders in mind, this book will appeal to youth activity directors, counsellors, counsellors-in-training, coaches, scout leaders, parents, teachers and any other adult looking for creative group activities for youth that include all participants and require little or no special equipment. Illustrated Review: Recommend to anyone looking for activities and inspiration for entertaining groups of children! - The book arrived promptly and became useful instantly. It is clear that it has been written by people who have run these games and are experienced in working with young people. I work in a boarding school with children aged 10-13. We have tried out a few of the active games already and they have worked out great. We're particularly fond of hot dog tag! The book is laid out in sections, including, introductory games, calm games, active, very active and water games. Very useful and exactly what I was looking for. Would recommend to anyone looking for activities and inspiration for entertaining groups of children. Review: Best camp games book I've ever used! - A great resource for anyone who works with children. There are lots of new twists on old favourites and also dozens of games which were new to me. The authors clearly have years of experience and it shows - their advice for dividing up teams, adaptations for different abilities, being a good role model, handling sole losers etc was all spot on. Games are divided into sections of quiet sitting-type games, water games, crazy blow off steam games, most requiring very minimal equipment. I wish I could buy this for all 50 of my camp staff this season!