Calm games
Sometimes you want some quiet entertainment around the fire after a busy day of hiking. When thinking about how to entertain children, choose games that are fun and engaging for everyone involved.
Crocodile
This is a universal game. It can be played if there are at least three participants. However, the more, the better. If there are a lot of people, then people need to be divided into 2 groups.
The first group thinks of a word or phrase. And one of its participants tries to describe to the second team with gestures and facial expressions what is planned. As soon as the word is guessed, the right to guess goes to the second team. It is convenient to prepare words and expressions in advance and put them in a bag, and during the game take out the piece of paper with the word. The funnier the words and expressions are, the more fun the time will pass.
Despite its simplicity, this game has its own rules:
- You can’t guess by naming only letters;
- It is forbidden to point at objects, trying to help and suggest to the other team;
- You can’t give hints by pronouncing a word with your lips;
- If a phrase is guessed, then it is considered guessed if it is pronounced in the required declension and number.
But you can still help the enemy a little. For example, at the very beginning, show on your fingers how many words are planned, cross your arms if the answer is wrong, move your palm in a circle if the answer is nearby and you need to find a synonym.
Nonsense
A simple game where each participant needs to “turn on” their imagination. Suitable for large companies.
The game begins with the presenter coming up with a proposal and writing it on paper. After this, the paper needs to be rolled up a little so that the next participant does not see what is written. He also writes his proposal, folds the paper and passes it to a third person, etc. After everyone has written, the sheet is completely unfolded and the resulting story is read aloud.
In order for the essay to be logically correct, it is necessary for the participants to answer the questions in turn: who, with whom, where, when, what they did, what they said, how it ended. There should be questions based on the number of people playing.
Competition "Blind Pedestrian"
You can come up with a wide variety of relay races for children on the street. In the summer, the game “Blind Pedestrian” will become quite interesting and original. To prepare for the relay race, you need to create a route with various obstacles on a selected section of the street.
Give time to the participants in the game to carefully examine the situation. After this, blindfold the players one by one. The child must complete the route blindly.
During the competition, use a timer. This will allow us to determine which of the participants completed the route the fastest.
Outdoor games
After a long trek, of course, such games are not suitable, but if everyone is already well rested, then it’s just right.
Traffic light
On a flat area or clearing, 2 lines should be marked. Participants will stand behind the first line at the beginning of the game. They will need to run across the second one, and so that the driver does not catch them. The one who will drive first is selected from the group.
The presenter turns away and names any color. After he turns around, those participants who have this color on their clothes or shoes show it and calmly pass behind the second line. The rest must run across to avoid being caught. The last one caught becomes the new leader.
Ice floe
Ice Floe must be played in groups. While one group is trying to stay on the ice, the spectators have fun watching this, then change places.
The main attribute can be a newspaper, a fairly large piece of fabric or a soft rug.
The newspaper must be completely spread out on the ground, it will be like ice. As many people stand on it as can fit. Then the newspaper should be folded in half, and the whole group should stand on it again. Those who did not fit in or could not resist drowned. The game is a team game, which means that you need to try as long as possible to help your colleagues in misfortune on the ice floe “survive.” Then the newspaper is again folded in two and so on until it “melts” under the feet of the participants. A little cruel, but tested - the audience likes it, and the participants are not bored either.
Elephant - toaster - monkey
Participants in the game stand in a circle, the leader is in the center. The presenter thinks, then quickly points to any participant and says a word. The task of him, as well as his neighbor on the right and left, is to show the word that the leader said. The one who made a mistake or completed the task very slowly stands in the center to lead.
I provide a basic set of words, but, of course, you can add your own.
Monkey. To whom the presenter pointed, he should do his best to pretend to be a monkey, and his neighbors should delve into his head and hair.
Elephant. The first shows his trunk, the other two attach large ears to it with their hands.
Skunk. The first one pretends to be embarrassed, while moving one foot on the ground. His neighbors hold their noses and say “ugh.”
Toaster. The first one is jumping on two legs in one place. The others close it in a circle with their hands.
Giraffe. The first one extends two arms up, showing the giraffe's neck. His neighbors squat down.
Competition "Turnip"
Fairytale relay races are most suitable for children aged 7 years. If you diversify the competition with characters from your favorite stories, then the kids will be very happy to join the game.
This relay race involves 2 teams consisting of 6 people. The rest of the children temporarily become fans. Each team consists of a grandfather, grandmother, granddaughter, bug, cat, mouse. 2 stools are placed at a certain distance. Turnip sits on them. This is a child who can wear a hat with a picture of a root vegetable.
At the signal, the grandfather begins the game. He runs to the stool with Turnip. Runs around him and returns to the team. The grandmother clings to him like a train. The next lap they run together. Then their granddaughter joins them. So the competition continues. The last one to join is the mouse. When the whole company runs up to Turnip, she must join the mouse. The group returns to the starting position.
The first one to “pull out the Turnip” wins.
Team games
Team sports games are perfect for hiking. They teach not only to take into account the opinions, desires and capabilities of other people united by one goal, but also that it is important to understand with half a glance and half a word what needs to be done.
Centipede
One leader is selected. All other players must divide into two teams and stand in a row one after another, placing their hands on the shoulders or waist of the person in front. You should get 2 centipedes.
Then the presenter will give the teams tasks; whoever does the best job wins.
Tasks can be like this:
- raise your left leg
- run in circles
- back away
- sit down and then jump up,
- The "head" needs to catch the "tail"
- jump on one leg
Playing outdoors should be safe. If space allows, the game can be complicated by closing the eyes of the participants: all of them, or leaving them open only at the “head” of the centipede.
Save the egg
This is a version of the relay race in which two teams are created. Each participant needs to run to the designated place and return, passing the baton to another. The process is complicated by the fact that the spoon in which the egg will lie serves as a baton. The team's task is to complete the task first and save the egg.
Attention! Eggs must be boiled. But you can’t talk about this before the start of the competition.
You can come up with many variations of relay races. For example, running with a ball sandwiched between your knees. The smaller the ball, the merrier.
Relay "Notes"
This game contains many surprises and various surprises. The kids just love them. Therefore, if you need to hold relay races for children in a camp, then this game will be a great solution. It can be done outdoors. But if the day turns out to be rainy, then such a competition will be perfect indoors.
The game is suitable only for school-age children. After all, they must be able to read quickly.
For the relay you should stock up on:
- 2 paper bags (it is better that they are opaque, in which case the children will not be able to see the assignments);
- chalk;
- pencils;
- paper.
You need to prepare for the relay in advance. For this:
- The starting line is set. It can be drawn on the asphalt with chalk, or marked with a flag in the grass.
- Participants of two teams are determined. A prerequisite is an equal number of players in each group.
- It is necessary to prepare and write assignments on strips of paper. All notes must be printed in duplicate. Each team receives a package containing the same set of tasks. But be sure to ensure that all the kids have time to participate in the game.
You can come up with tasks yourself or use the following:
- Jump to the tree. Touch the trunk. Jump back.
- Run to the wall. Touch her. Run back.
- Squatting, jump towards the leader. Shake his hand. Jump back.
- Go backwards to the asphalt path. Write the team name in chalk. Also come back.
The rules are extremely simple. The first participants draw a task from the bags. Having completed it, they pass the baton on. The team that finishes it faster wins.
Such relay races will be a real holiday for children and will definitely evoke a lot of positive emotions.
Educational games
Games for children on a camping trip can also be intellectual. Their task is not only to amuse, but also to “pump up the brain.” They may not be suitable for very young children, but older children, teenagers, and adults will enjoy playing with them.
Who am I?
To play you need to stock up on stickers. Participants sit in a circle so that they can see each other. Everyone writes on their own piece of paper a well-known actor: an actor, a character, a celebrity, etc. Then he passes this sheet to his neighbor, who, without looking, sticks it on his forehead. Thus, each participant will have a piece of paper on his forehead received from a neighbor, but he will not know what is written on it.
All participants take turns asking others a question in order to find out what is written on the forehead. It is important to formulate the question correctly, because the answer to it can only be “yes” or “no.”
The game continues until everyone guesses what is written on their sticker.
Opposite words
Participants sit in a circle. One of them is the leader. To play you need a ball or something that replaces it.
The presenter throws the ball to any of those sitting, while saying a word, for example, “cold.” The participant who caught the ball must throw it back, saying the word with the opposite meaning, i.e. "hot". If he makes a mistake or doesn’t catch the ball, he leaves the circle. The last one standing wins. And he becomes the driver.
I tell you what you need to know about safety precautions when traveling with children in the article: “Children on a hike: safety rules, planning a camping trip.”
Relay "Funny Kangaroos"
The kids always like sports and outdoor games. With this in mind, be sure to plan fun relay races for the kids. This competition will allow them not only to run and jump, but will also bring a lot of joyful impressions.
To play, you need to divide the children into teams. Each group will need one small item. These can be matchboxes or small balls.
The first player of each team stands in front of the start and holds the selected object between his knees. At the signal, he must jump with the ball (box) clamped to the mark, and then return back in the same way. The item passes to the next participant. The competition continues.
If a ball or box falls to the ground, then you need to start your path over again.
Each team should strongly support its members.
