Name and Purpose Bead Roll is a calm, connection-focused circle activity that builds fine motor skills and social confidence through cooperative movement. Players practise range of motion, attention, and peer interaction in a low-pressure, sensory-friendly setting. a.k.a. Bead Pass, Lap Roll Age / Group / Time / Space Ages 7-16 (inclusive/adaptive) | 5-15 players | 10-20 minutes | Seated circle …
Read MoreAdaptive or Special Needs Games
You should intentionally plan fun, adaptive or special needs games to create an inclusive and exciting camp program. Here are some tips to leading adaptive or special needs activities:
- Choose activities that allow children with varying abilities to participate alongside their peers.
- Present the activities in a way that make the adaptation seamless when possible. For example, if a child in a wheelchair needs to use a noodle to push a ball on the ground, give all the children noodles.
- Pick physical environments that all the children in your group can be successful in. For example, play capture the flag in the field versus the woods to support children with visual disabilities.
Regardless of the audience, these games are fun!
Beanbag Bowl Toss
Name and Purpose Beanbag Bowl Toss is a seated circle game that builds hand-eye coordination, memory, and social connection through friendly targeting challenges. Players practise range of motion, attention, and communication in a calm, low-pressure format. a.k.a. Bowl Toss, Target Pass Age / Group / Time / Space Ages 7-16 (inclusive/adaptive) | 5-20 players | 10-20 minutes | Indoor or …
Read MoreBody Part Ball Pass
Name and Purpose Body Part Ball Pass is a playful circle game that teaches body parts through movement and music. Players build large and small motor skills, vocabulary, and social connection in a low-pressure format that works for mixed-ability groups. a.k.a. Body Ball, Part Pass Age / Group / Time / Space Ages 5-12 | 6-30 players | 10-20 minutes …
Read MoreExtreme Battleship
Name and Purpose Extreme Battleship turns the pool into a fleet battle using floating vessels and water-based ammo. Players build teamwork, strategic thinking, and physical coordination in a high-energy aquatic setting. a.k.a. Pool Fleet, Aqua Battleship Age / Group / Time / Space Ages 10-17 | 10-30 players | 20-40 minutes | Swimming pool with lifeguard on duty; pool deck …
Read MoreNoodle Hockey
Name and Purpose Noodle Hockey swaps hard sticks and pucks for pool noodles and a soft foam ball, making classic hockey fast, safe, and accessible for all players. Builds hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and spatial awareness in a game that adapts easily to mixed-ability groups. a.k.a. Foam Ball Hockey, Soft Stick Hockey Age / Group / Time / Space Ages 8-16 …
Read MorePick It Up
Name and Purpose Pick It Up is a quick reaction game that builds listening skills, reflexes, and group energy in a short burst. Works as a warm-up, transition filler, or energiser for any age group. a.k.a. Grab It, Quick Pick Age / Group / Time / Space Ages 5-12 | 4-20 players | 5-10 minutes | Small open space indoors …
Read MoreUltimate Hula Hoop
Name and Purpose Ultimate Hula Hoop replaces the disc of Ultimate Frisbee with a hula hoop, making catching easier and opening the game to a wider range of players including those using wheelchairs. Players build passing strategy, teamwork, and spatial awareness in a high-energy field game. a.k.a. Hoop Disc, Hula Pass Age / Group / Time / Space Ages 10-17 …
Read MoreWelcome to My Zoo
Name and Purpose Welcome to My Zoo is a creative drama warm-up where players invent hybrid animals and bring them to life through movement and sound. Builds imagination, performance confidence, and group play in a low-stakes, no-elimination format. a.k.a. Zookeeper, Build-a-Zoo Age / Group / Time / Space Ages 7-14 | 8-25 players | 10-20 minutes | Open indoor space …
Read MoreZap
some one else writes on your hand and on the top they write zap and a time after that moment on the other side with out showing the person whose hand you are writing on write a name of someone they are shy around if they look at the name written on the other side of there hand before the …
Read MoreZig Zag Dash
Name and Purpose Zig Zag Dash is an outdoor obstacle course where runners dodge sponge throws while collecting points for each obstacle they pass. Builds agility, strategy, and teamwork in a high-energy water game that works on hot days. a.k.a. Sponge Sprint, Obstacle Dash Age / Group / Time / Space Ages 10-17 | 8-24 players | 20-35 minutes | …
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