8 Camp Activities To Keep Kids Entertained

Fun Camp Games For Kids 

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Keep kids entertained at camp beyond introductions with these fun 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!

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[.pink__text]The Button Tower [.pink__text]

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A great game for younger campers, this task builds on teamwork and creativity. Split children into groups, giving them playdough and a range of decorations such as buttons, pipe cleaners, cards and googly eyes. The aim is to keep the tower standing whilst making it as big as possible. 

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[.pink__text]Animal Alphabet[.pink__text] 

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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 different variations to make the game more exciting - try foods, countries, colours or something themed to your activity type like football players or famous musicals.

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[.pink__text]Scavenger Hunt[.pink__text] 

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A more traditional camp game, this is still one of the best camp activities for kids! Scavenger hunts are particularly great as they can be themed in any way you wish, so 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. 

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[.pink__text]Camping Charades[.pink__text] 

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The classic game but with a twist that is sure to keep kids entertained at camp! Encourage kids to pick subjects related to camping and the outdoors - this could be insects, animals, plants or anything else that can be found in the woods. For younger kids, write down options for them on paper and invite them to pick one from a bowl to make the activity simpler. You may prefer to choose the subjects yourself in order to plan ahead, too. 

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There you have it - a great round up of the best camp activities to keep kids entertained all day at your activity camp. The days of not knowing what your young campers would like to do are over!