Parachute Power
Take a large billowy mass of nylon, a group of children and what do you have? Instant fun and excitement with a parachute! Using a parachute draws children of all ages together in a
50 Games Every Camp Counselor Should Know
Each person on a team throws a Frisbee, one at a time, to knock over all eight cones in a pyramid formation. The next person in line cannot throw until the previous Frisbee is retrieved.
Top 10 Rainy-Day Activities
1. Movie Motif
Whether it’s a hurricane, rain, snow or even a pajama party night, a great way to while away the hours is to have a theme movie day. We use The Bear Factory for stuffed animal toys and
Top Programming Ideas 2017
Every year, we invite readers to share their favorite programming ideas. While some involve arts and crafts and other involve the entire camp, we guarantee that all of them involve fun.
Light My Fire
At Camp Tournesol in Canada, both day camps and overnight camps have the same mission—to develop campers’ abilities to express themselves and socialize in French. For obvious
Top Programming Ideas 2006
It's hard to believe it's already 2006… but it is. And what better time to regroup and plan next year's programs. Whether it's an involved program, or one that's a simple icebreaker, our hope is that you'll glean
Top Programming Ideas
No matter whether you operate a day camp or an overnight camp—there is always a need for fresh programming ideas. Every year, we scour the industry looking for the latest and greatest tips and
Something Old, Something New
Many returning campers immediately ask counselors, “Are we going to play Color Wars again?” “Will we do the polar bear swim this year?” “When is the talent show?” Certain activities are a sure hit with campers,
Take Me Out To The Ballgame
Tired of playing the same old game with the same old ball? Here are some games that campers are sure to know—each with a new twist:
Have A Camper Family Feud
Shortly before I left for Beijing to work the Summer Olympic Games, I was asked by Camp Med, a licensed day care program and summer camp sponsored by the city of South Pasadena,
Get Up And Get Moving
Whether it’s a relay race, a skit, or a game, nothing gets the blood pumping like good, old-fashioned play. Here are some ideas to get your campers moving (and playing) together:
This-N-That
Clever In The Kitchen Meal themes are a great way to bring a group together. Here are just a couple ideas to get your creative juices flowing: • A to Z lunch--Have a buffet that serves every letter of