While traditional Dodgeball is my favorite campers sometimes need variations to keep it interesting.
Category Archives: Games
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Have you been to UltimateCampResource.com? Of course you have. Did you know they have some products?
New Games App for Android Phones
I am excited to be the first one to tell you about a new games app for the Android phone. It’s called “Youth Group Games” and was created by Jon VerLee, the creator of the site CampGames.org. A while back I emailed Jon and told him that his site would make a great app. I…
Minute to Win It Challenges are Perfect for Camp
Have you seen the show Minute to Win It? The games are ideal for camp challenges.
My 5 Favorite Picnic Games
Whether you’re holding a camp carnival, BBQ or just want to take a break from the normal camp routine, these 5 “picnic” games are fun to participate in AND watch.
Spice Up Your Zipline
What do you get when you mix a Hula-Hoop, Hacky Sack and a zipline? Excited campers.
Giants, Wizards and Elves
Here’s another of my favorite games. This is a large group game – 2 or more cabins. The more the merrier. This is a favorite game of my Harry Potter program as it fits in nicely with the theme. Think of rock, paper, scissors but with teams.
FFEACH
FFEACH (Fast Food, Electrical Appliance, Cartoon Hero)…This is one of my favorite – little known – group games.
Dodgeball: A Camp Event
One day the older male campers were playing, cabin vs. cabin. Counselors were playing as well. The next thing we knew half of the camp was viewing this intense game of dodgeball. Everyone would ohh and ahh when the Deathball was thrown.
You Sunk My (Summer Camp) Battleship
Our Leaders in Training (LITs) create a new evening activity each year. Three summers ago, the all-camp activity was Water Balloon Battleship, and campers have loved to participate in it ever since.
