8 Camp Activity Ideas for a Sensational Summer Camp Season
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How do I keep kids entertained at summer camp?
With long days ahead, the behind-the-scenes hustle of running your camp, and hundreds of kids to keep engaged, finding fresh camp activity ideas can be a challenge. But worry not! We’ve put together eight fun camp activities that are perfect for kids of all ages, giving you the inspiration you need for a smooth and sensational summer camp season.
Whether you’re running a sports, arts, or outdoor camp, these summer camp activity ideas can be easily adapted to fit your theme, and most importantly, they’ll help keep the kids happy, energised, and entertained!
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Keep kids entertained at camp beyond introductions with these fun camp activities that can be adapted to suit the group. If you can incorporate your activity type in these, that will make the games extra fun for the kids!
[.pink__text]The Button Tower [.pink__text]
A top pick among fun camp activities, this game involves teams building the tallest, most creative tower using playdough, buttons, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners. It’s especially great for younger kids and encourages collaboration, motor skills, and problem-solving.
[.pink__text]Animal Alphabet[.pink__text]
Gather kids in a circle and have the game go round the circle clockwise. Each child should have a letter and has to think of an animal beginning with this letter. Try other fun variations like foods, countries, colours, superheroes, or something themed to your activity type like football players or famous musicals. This quick-thinking game is not only a camper favourite but one of the easiest summer camp activity ideas to prepare.
[.pink__text]Scavenger Hunt[.pink__text]
No list of camp activity ideas is complete without the classic scavenger hunt. Customise the hunt to your camp theme- nature trails, sports gear, or even hidden story clues. Group kids into teams to promote teamwork while keeping them engaged and moving. They can be tailored to the time of year or the group of kids. Create a list of fun images of objects for the kids to find. Have them work in groups to get to know each other and vary the difficulty depending on age.
[.pink__text]Camping Charades[.pink__text]
Put a twist on traditional charades with a camping theme. Kids act out forest animals, gear, or outdoor activities. To simplify it for younger campers, pre-select options they can pull from a hat. This is one of those fun camp ideas that guarantees laughs and great memories.
Carmela Caserta
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