Summer Camp 2020 Activities Table of Contents
2020 Guidlines ...... 1
2020 Strategies ...... 3
Theme Weeks and ...... 11 Events
Early Childhood Activit ie s ...... 31
Sports and Group Gam e s ...... 41 Guidelines
[ 1 ] 2020 Guidelines
Keep stable groups separate Groups should avoid mixing with other groups as much as possible Limit specialist to only seeing select groups consistently
Limit physical contact Focus on activities that limit physical contact such as running, and nature hikes
Limit sharing equipment Limit contact with equipment as much as possible If using equipment keep those using it consistent until cleaned
Encourage low risk and skill-building Encourage skill building where campers can stay in a stationary location 6ft apart from others Encourage campers to use personal equipment during skill building, limiting sharing
Enhance cleaning and disinfecting Routinely clean equipment after each group uses it Have campers before and after using equipment Distancing Strategies
[ 3 ] Offense and Defense Player Zones Description: Players on each team are bound to a specific zone. Use floor tape of cones to create zones Used For: Team Sports
Activity Example: Human Foosball
Teams line up across from each other with each player having their own space. Players are now allowed to exit their space or enter the space of another player (on their team or the other team). Teams line up in alternating lines
Guidelines Addressed:
Limit physical contact Limit sharing equipment
Visual:
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O O O O O O x x x O O O Tag Zones Description: Instead of physically tagging each other, campers will run to designated areas. The camper who is able to get to their "tag zone" first wins the tag Used For: Tag Games
Activity Example: Mr. Fox
Campers line up at one end of the space and the coach, acting as the fox, stands at the other end of the space Campers will ask "What time is it Mr. Fox?" and the fox will reply with a time, "3 o'clock" Both the fox and campers will take steps forward according to the time (3 steps) When the fox yells "lunch time!" both the fox and campers will turn and run back to their starting zones/tag zones Any camper who hasn't gotten back to their tag zone before the fox has reached theirs is now a fox
Guidelines Addressed:
Limit physical contact
Visual:
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x T x x Throwing to Kicking Description: Modify games that require balls or objects to be thrown to kicking Used For: Kickball, Dodge ball variations and throwing games
Activity Example: Castle Ball
Use cones to divide your space into two equal sides Each side will have two hula hoop castles Campers on each side will try to kick gatorskin balls to knock over the other teams castles If a teams castle is knocked over, they are not able to rebuild it The round is over and a team wins when they are able to knock over both of the other teams castles at the same time Campers are able to defend their castles and remain in the game if they are hit by a ball
Guidelines Addressed:
Limit sharing equipment / touching equipment
Visual:
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X X X X X X X Tagging Instruments Description: Have campers use taggers, such as pool noodles to tag each other Used For: Tag Games
Activity Example: Fishy, Fishy
Campers line up across one end of the space, with one camper in the middle zone as the shark The shark in the middle will call out "fishy, fishy cross my ocean" The fish will try to run to one end to the space to the other without getting tagged by the shark The shark will try to tag campers using a pool noodle The shark is only allowed to stay within their tagging zone, and must tag fishy as they cross through If a fish is tagged they become another shark
Guidelines Addressed:
Limit physical contact Limit equipment sharing
Visual:
Tag Zone
x x x x x x x x Body Manipulation Description: Have campers manipulate and change their bodies to for various shapes Used For: Small Space Games, Team Time
Activity Example: Alphabet Challenge
Campers will work individually or in groups Coach will instruct campers to either spell out full words (camp, hornets, gummies...) or create single letters (a, b, c...)
Guidelines Addressed:
Limit physical contact No equipment used Encrouage low risk behavior Skill Challenges Description: Teach specific sport skills and create individual challenges for campers to perform Used For: Team Sports
Activity Example: KING Hoops Challenge
Teach and demonstrate to campers each individual skill Have campers practice each dribble skill on their own After a practice period create a challenge requiring campers to combine all the skills into one full motion Skills: Right hand dribble Left hand dribble Crossovers Right hand walk the dog Left hand walk the dog Through the legs Behind the back
Guidelines Addressed:
Limit physical contact Limit equipment sharing Encourage skill-building Relays Description: Combine different sport skills or locomotor movements to create various relay races for campers. Use poly spots to help keep social distance while waiting on line Used For: Team Sports
Activity Example: Hot Spot Relay
Place poly spots in a zig zag pattern for each team Campers will go through the pattern one at a time. When they reach the end of pattern the next camper on line for their team will go Campers will have to hop from poly spot to poly spot without touching the floor If a camper misses a poly spot they must go back to the beginning and start ahain
Guidelines Addressed:
Limit physical contact Limit equipment sharing Encourage low risk behavior
Visual: x x x x x x x x x Theme Weeks and Events
[ 11 ] Week 1: Sports Extravaganza
Theme Days: Wacky Hat Day Team Jersey Day
Theme Events: The Incredibles Challenge Scavaganza Scavaganza Equipment: Scavenger Hunt List
Instructions:
Create a list of various tasks for camper to complete Divide campers into groups or teams Teams will be award points for each task completed from the scavaganza list Teams should document through photo or video completion of each task The team who is able to complete the most task or recieves the most points is the winner
Example Tasks:
Spell out Camp with your bodies Take a photo in front of a brick wall Run around a baseball diamond Create wacky hair for the whole group Help clean a run Make 5 free throws as a team The Incredibles Challenge Equipment: Uno Cards, Rainbow Buckets, Poly Spots, Hula Hoops, Sequence Sheets
Instructions:
Campers will put their super hero powers to the test, compete in various Incredibles Challenges Campers will work to complete a challenge for each of the Incredible characters Event should be a fun inclusive group activity to get everyone moving and active
Mr. Incredible:
Using a deck of UNO cards, assign each color card a different exercise (jumping jacks, planks, high knees, etc.) Campers will perform a set number of exercise based on the card color they select
Dash:
Start at one end of the space with all 6 rainbow bucks Run as fast as you can bringing one bucket at a time to the other end of the sapce until all 6 are in a pyramid formation
Mrs. Incredible:
Assign each poly spot a yoga pose Go around to each spot holding each pose for 5 to 8 seconds
Violet:
Create acrobatic sequences using hula hoops Campers will select a hoop and follow along with the posted sequences Week 2: Game Show
Theme Days: Silly Sock Day
Theme Events: NFL, Punt, Kiss, Pass The Amazing Race Shark Tank Day NFL, Punt, Pass, Kick Equipment: Football, Distance Marker
Instructions:
Groups will compete in various football challenges throughout the week. Challenges will incorporate, punting, passing, throwing Challenges can be individual, or contribute to week long team points or goals Campers will compete in the punt, pass, kick challenge which measures how many yards they can accumulate with 1 punt, 1 kick and 1 throw.
Punt, Pass, Kick Challenge:
Each camper will get to take 1 punt, 1 kick and 1 throw From a designated starting spot the distance of each punt, kick and throw is taken The campers total is their punt+pick+throw = total The Amazing Race Equipment: Clue Cards, Sports Equipment
Instructions:
Divide campers into various teams to travel through a multi stage relay race Teams will follow clues to different locations At each location teams will follow the clue card to complete a challenge to receive their next clue The first team to reach the end of the race is the winner Each Team will follow their own path throughout the race, visiting each location once (*each location should have at least 2 stations in case more than 1 team are at a location at the same time.)
Clue Types:
Team Task - the whole team must work together to complete a single task Relay races, learn a team dance, target throwing Road Block - Only a certain number a team members from each team can work to complete the task path of life (3 campers), place theme weeks in order (2 campers) Detour - Teams must choose between two tasks and work together to complete one of them score 10 goals or 10 baskets
Example Clues:
Letter Scramble - cut our letters to spell name of next location "Hurry up to get the next clue...you will find it in Horents 2!"
Team Path:
Hornets: 302 - Gym - Cafe - Church Hall - 203 - 201 - 302 - Art - 303 - Park Firebirds: 303 - Cafe - Church Hall - Gym - 201 - 302 - 203 - 303 - Park - Art Cardinals: 303 - Church Hall - Gym - Cafe - 302 - 203 - 201 - Park - Art - 303 Shark Tank Equipment: Varies
Instructions:
Throughout the week campers will work in their group to create and design a new invention The invention can be an improve on a current product or something new all together At the end of the week groups will present their invention in a shark tank style to judges Judges will decide which invention they would like to invest in and how much they would like to invest
Week Layout:
Monday: group creation
Tuesday: idea generation
Wednesday: prototype creation
Thursday: prototype creation
Friday: practice and show time! Week 3: Olympics
Theme Days: Opening Ceremony Dress in your country's color day Closing Ceremony
Theme Events: Torch Relay Olympic Torch Relay Equipment: Jump Ropes, Hula Hoops, Poly Sports, Cones, Torch, Cups
Instructions:
Divide campers into equal groups Each group will decide which team members will complete each task of the relay The team member at the first station will start with the torch After completing their tasks, campers will run one lap around the arena before passing the torch off to their teammate at the next station After the last station is completed, campers will run one lap around the arena and the enter the middle and place their torch in the holder. The first team will be the winner Stations:
Jump Rope: successfully complete 10 jumps Hula Hoop Castle: build and collapse a hula hoop castle 2 times Memory Match: match 3-4 pairs of symbols tapped under poly spots Cup Stacking: build and collapse a stack of 6 cups 3 times
Visual:
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Theme Days: Tie-Dye Camp Photo Day
Theme Events: NBA Skills Challenge Treasure Hunt ENquipBmenAt: Sc aSvengker Hiulntl Lisst Challenge
Instructions:
Campers will compete in a variety of individual skill challenges that incorporate, shooting, passing and dribbling Combining the skills practiced in shooting, passing and dribbling campers will compete in a basketball skills showcase Campers will have the opportunity to run throw the showcase, trying to be the fastest to complete the challenges along the way Each challenge successfully complete will subtract time from their total (completed pass = -2 secs, hitting target in net = -3 seconds)
Skill Challenges:
Shooting: play hot shot - campers shot from designated distances for points Passing: set up passing targets on the wall using wall tape or with hula hoops hanging for campers to pass through Dribble: create a dribble sequence challenge or play game such as dribble knockout
Showcase Visual:
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SHOOT START Treasure Hunt Equipment: Treasure Map Pieces
Instructions:
Campers will collect and piece together treasure map pieces that will lead them to the treasure The treasure map should be broken into various puzzle pieces, with each piece leading you to the next piece As pieces are collect, campers will put them together to figure out where they have to go next This could be do as a race between groups are as an activity for groups to do on their own
Visual:
Gym Dance
Cafe
Art Theater
Park Week 5: Lights, Camera, Action
Theme Days: Backwards Day Decades Day Moving up Ceremony
Theme Events: Stanley Cup Shootout Camp's Got Talent Stanley Cup
ESquihpmeont: Socavtenoger Huuntt List
Instructions:
Campers will compete in a variety of individual skill challenges that incorporate, shooting, passing and dribbling Combining the skills practiced in shooting, passing and dribbling campers will compete in a hockey skills showcase Campers will have the opportunity to run throw the showcase, trying to be the fastest to complete the challenges along the way Each challenge successfully complete will subtract time from their total (completed pass = -2 secs, hitting target in net = -3 seconds)
Skill Challenges:
Shooting: hang cones from net as targets - campers have 5 shots to get as many points as possible Passing: campers must pass puck through small gates created with cones - stand in one spot and pass to various distances and angles Dribble: campers must move puck in and out of a cone course
Showcase Visual:
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SHOOT START Camps Got Talent Equipment: Music, Speaker
Instructions:
Campers will compete in a end of the week talent show Campers can compete in groups or as individuals Campers can show case a talent, perform a skit, or perform a dance Camp Directors / Specialist will act as judges to crown a winner Winners can be based on performance, enthusiasm/spirit, creativity, etc.
Week Layout:
Monday: group creation
Tuesday: Idea generation
Wednesday: practice
Thursday: stage and prop build
Friday: practice and show time! Week 6: Around the World in 5 Days
Theme Days: International Jersey Day Hawaiian Shirt Day
Theme Events: Cricket World Cup Building Bonanza Luau Party Cricket World Cup Equipment: Small Ball, Bin, Bat, Poly Spots or Hula Hoops
Instructions:
Divide campers into equal teams to compete in a cricket world cup The tourcmanet can be a one day event or can run throughout the week Teams can earn points throughout the week by earning points or the can play in a bracket style tournament
Cricket:
Place a poly spot at one end of the space and the bin at the other, with another poly spot between the two The fielding team will line up with one pitcher (at the middle poly spot) and 1 catcher (to the side of the bin) and the rest of the team spread out in the playing area The pitcher bounces the ball trying to hit the bin (without the ball rolling). If they hit the target they batter is out. If the batter hits the ball they will run around the spot at the other end of the gym coming back getting ready to swing again. When the ball is hit the fielding team must get the ball back to the pitcher who will try and throw the ball and hit the bin before the batter is able to hit it again. The batter keeps hitting and running until they are out. If they hit the ball and it is caught in the air, they are out. Teams switch after everyone has had a chance to bat or after a certain number of outs. Building Bonanza Equipment: Cardboard, Recycled Materials (bottles, cans)
Instructions:
Working in their groups, campers will use various materials to create and build their own projects Projects can be anything they want but must be built from scratch Throughout the week groups can create, blueprints, collect materials and the finally build On Building Bonanza day groups will be judged on their creativity, resourcefulness, teamwork and completion.
Visual: Luau Equipment: Hula Hoops, Beach Balls, Pool Noodles, Nets/Cones
Instructions:
Celebrate the end of the week with a Luau party Bring groups together to compete in various Luau themed events Celebrate with events, music and food
Beach Ball Hockey:
Divide campers into two teams Players will use pool noodles to try and score a beach ball into the opposing teams goal Teams will play with 7 players with substitutes on the side
Hula Hoop Contest:
Campers can compete as individuals or in groups as a team Campers enter various challenges throughout the luau to be group hula hoop champion longest time most hula hoops at a time moving while hooping race using arms or legs Week 7: CAMP-A- PALOOZA
Theme Days: Dress like a Rockstar Day Best of the Best
Theme Events: End of Summer BBQ Early Childhood Games (Teddies and Gummies)
[ 31 ] Hopscotch Relay Equipment: Hopscotch Templates/Hopscotch Ladders or Poly Spots, Cones
Instructions:
Place hopscotch template in the middle of two cones Campers will start in a line at one cone One at a time campers will move through the hopscotch board - hopping on 1 foot on a single square and jumping on 2 feet on 2 squares Campers will go through the hopscotch board run around the opposite cone and then return to their line
Visual: Frog Catcher Equipment: Hula Hoops, Bean Bags
Instructions:
To start place hula hoops around the area and spread out bean bags Campers will each start inside on of the hula hoops and the coach will act as the frog catcher When the game starts the campers (frogs) will hop/leap around to collect as many insects (beanbags) as possible without being tagged Once the frogs leave their lily pads (hula hoops) they can be tagged. Frogs can only collect one insect at a time and must return it to their lily pad before retrieve another If a frog is tagged by the frog catcher they must do 5 jumping jacks before returning to the game Frogs are safe from being tagged when on a lily pad.
Visual: Color Match Equipment: Hula Hoops, Bean Bags
Instructions:
Place a different colored hula hoop in each corner of the space Spread out bean bags (same color as the hoops) in the middle of the hoops Campers start spread out around the outside of the activity space When the coach signals to start, campers will pick up one bean bag at a time and bring it to the appropriate colored hoop. Round ends once all bean bags are in their hoop Coach can ask campers to perform a certain locomotor movement (jump, hop, skip) or to act like an animal (snake, crab, bear) when moving through the space.
Visual: Parachute Games Equipment: Parachute, Bean Bags, Gator Balls
Instructions:
Using a parachute perform various activities with campers that work on different locomotor movements Make sure all campers are evenly spaced around the parachute
Storm Bringer:
Campers will create small waves around the chute by gently moving hands up and down Gradually increase intensity until campers are shaking the chute up and down, creating big stormy waves
Merry-Go-Round:
Holding the chute with one hand have all campers stand sideways, facing the same direction Campers will move in a circle holding onto the chute and perform a desired locomotor movement (walk, hop, jump, skip)
Microwave Popcorn:
Place objects in the middle of the chute (bean bags, stuffed animals, gator balls) Shaking the chute up and down campers will try to make the objects on the chute pop off like popcorn
Catapul:
Place 1 gator ball in the middle of the chute Working together campers try and catapult the ball as high as then can into the air, by bringing the chute down and up together at the same time Animal Walks Equipment: Cones, Music (optional)
Instructions:
Use cones to create to ends of the space Campers will start spread out along the line at one end of the space When the Coach signals to start campers will perform various animal walks from one line to the other
Bear Walk:
Campers walk on their hands and feet as if a bear Front of campers body should be facing the ground with their hands in front and their bottom up in the air
Penguin Walk:
Keep arms straight by your side and take short, quick steps Encourage walking on their heels to waddle like a penquin
Tiger Crawl:
Campers will crawl on their hands and knees like a tiger Encourage them to stay low to the ground like a tiger on the prowl in the jungle
Duck Walk:
Campers squat down and walk around from that position Keep arms out for balance or bend them to look like wings
Seal Slide:
Campers lie on their stomach and push up on their hands until their arms are straight Use the arms to move forward campers move dragging their legs like a seal Be Free and Do Like
EMquipmeent: Poly Spots, Music
Instructions:
Campers will start spread out in their own space Use poly spots to help spread out campers Use music to help engage and re gain attention of campers Campers will imitate different movement demonstrated by the Coach
Example Movements:
Jump up and down Jump side to side Hop (on one foot at a time, alternate left to right) Walk at different speeds, directions, and patterns (shapes, zigzag, etc.) Skip (step, hop, step, hop...) Jump (take off and land on two feet) Create various pose (tree, tiger, statue, etc.) Gallop (step, slide, step, slide...) Sea, Shore, Shells Equipment: Poly Spots, Music
Instructions:
Introduce and teach to campers the eagle yoga pose Establish a home base at one end of the space and a marker at the other end of the space The coach will give out different commands for campers to follow, each command will signify a different action
Commands:
Sea: Frog Jump (or any locomotor movement) to the opposite end of the space Shore: Gallop (or any locomotor movement) to the home base Shells: Strike the Eagle pose (or any yoga pose previously taught) for 3 seconds or more Bean Bag A to Z Fun Equipment: Bean Bags, Music
Instructions:
Campers will each start in their own space with a bean bag When the music starts campers will move around doing their own dance moves When the music stops the coach will move through the alphabet one letter at a time having campers perform the action paired to each letter
Letter Actions:
A - Put the beanbag on your ARM O - Jump OVER your beanbag B - Put the beanbag on your BACK P - Put the beanbag on your PALM C - CATCH the beanbag in the air Q - QUICKLY toss your beanbag up D - Put the beanbag DOWN on the R - RUN in place with your beanbag floor S - Put the beanbag on your E - Put the beanbag on your EAR SHOULDER F - Put the beanbag on your FOOT T - TWIRL in a circle with your beanbag G - GALLOP with your beanbag U - Put the beanbag UNDER your foot H - Put the beanbag on your HEAD V - Hold the beanbag VERY high up I - Walk IN around your beanbag W -WALK backwards with your J - JUMP with your beanbag beanbag K - KICK your beanbag X - Slide your beanbag up your leg, L - LEAP over your beanbag and pretend to take an X-RAY M - MARCH in a circle with your Y- YELL the word “Beanbag” beanbag Z - ZOOM around the room with your N - Put the beanbag on your NAPE beanbag Knock it Down and Set it Up Equipment: Cones, Music (optional)
Instructions:
Set up the space with half the cones standing up and the other half knocked down Divide campers into two groups, one that will knock down the cones that are standing up and one that will set up the cones that are knocked down When the coach signals go, campers will move throughout the space either setting up or knocking down the cones When the coach signals stop, campers will count how many are knocked down and how many are standing up to see how many points their team got
Visual: Sport and Group Games
[ 41 ] Switch Equipment: Hula Hoops
Instructions:
To start place 5 hula hoops with one in each corner and the last one in the middle One camper will start in each of the 4 corner hoops with the rest of the group lined up on the side The first camper on line will enter the middle hoop and say "switch" On "switch" all 5 campers in the hoops will try to move to one of the 4 corner hoops (you must leave your hoop and enter a new one) The one camper who is not able to get into a corner hoop will go to the end of the line and the next round will start
Visual:
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x x x x x x x x x Castle Ball Equipment: Hula Hoops, Gatorskin Balls, Cones
Instructions:
Use cones to divide your space into two equal sides Each side will have two hula hoop castles Campers on each side will try to throw gatorskin balls to knock over the other teams castles If a teams castle is knocked over, they are able to rebuild it The round is over and a team wins when they are able to knock over both of the other teams castles at the same time Campers are able to defend their castles and remain in the game if they are hit by a ball
Visual:
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X X March, Attack Equipment: None
Instructions:
Campers are divided into two teams, marchers and attackers and line up across opposite ends of the space Attackers call out a "march" command and the march side starts moving forward When the attacking side gives the "attack" command the marches will turn and try to run back to their side before being tagged If a camper is tagged they join the other team After each round the marchers and attackers roles switch
Visual:
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Wizard Ball Equipment: Cones, Hula Hoops, Gatorskin Balls
Instructions:
To start divide the space in half with one hula hoop in the back center of each side Campers will be divide into two teams Teams will start on opposite ends and will assign one camper to be the "wizard" for their team who will start inside the hula hoop on their side Using gatorskin balls teams try to hit the other teams wizard The wizard can not be hit when inside their hula hoop If a player is hit with a ball below the shoulders they are frozen To get unfrozen a player must be tagged by their team's wizard A team wins when they are able to hit the other team's wizard or they are able to freeze all members of the other team (minus the wizard)
Visual:
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X X X X Pin Striker Equipment: Cones, Bowling Pins, Gatorskin Balls
Instructions:
To start divide the space in half with three bowling pins on each side Using gatorskin balls teams roll or throw balls to knock over the other teams pins If a pin is knocked over teams are not allowed to stand it back up, it must remain down Once a team can knock down all 3 pins of the other teams the win Teams can defend their pins, but the are not allowed to touch them
Visual: Fireball Equipment: Gatorskin Balls
Instructions:
Campers start lined up across one end of the space Half way from one end of the space to the other, the coach stands off to the side with gatorballs When the coach yells out "fireball" campers will run from one end of the space to other trying to avoid being hit by a ball The coach will roll the ball trying to hit the camper's feet Once campers make it to the other end of the space they are safe If a camper is hit in the foot they join the coach on the side and will roll balls with the coach
Visual:
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x Nation Ball Equipment: Gatorskin Balls, Cones
Instructions:
Campers are divided into two teams with one team on each side of the space Using gatorskin balls players try to to hit players on the other team If a player is hit from the shoulders down they move over to the other team's side If a ball is caught in the air after being thrown the player who originally threw the ball joins the other team The first team that gets every player on their side wins
Visual:
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X X X X X X Alaskan Kickball Equipment: Playground Ball
Instructions:
Campers are divided into two teams, a kicking and fielding team The first player on the kicking team kicks the ball out into the field After retrieving the ball the fielding team arranges themselves into a straight line and passes the ball from the front to back in an over under fashion (over head, through legs, over head...) After kicking the ball, the kicking team forms a circle and the player who kicks the ball runs around the circle A point is awarded to the kicking team for every lap the kicker is able to make around the circle before the fielding team is able to pass the ball to the end of their line
Visual:
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