Bubble Gum Art
Give each participant a piece of bubble gum to chew, a toothpick and an index card. Allow them 10 minutes to chew the gum, place gum on index card and then design something on index card using only the toothpick as a tool (No Hands). The person with the best and most creative design is the winner. If you have quite a few players you can have several categories of winners, like “most ingenious”, “most creative” and of course the “What is that?” Award.
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The Best Actor/Actress
Set this up like its an award ceremony and the entire group is in attendance. Each camper will get a chance to win the Best Actor Award (this can be just about anything you can get your hands on…the more outrageous the better…like a toilet brush). When it is their turn, they get up in front of the group and give an acceptance speech thanking all of the people who helped them achieve such a prestigious award. They should also remember to mention the name of the movie they won the award for.
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Scavenger Hunt
Make a list of things that can be found around a campsite or on a hiking trail, and see who can find the items fastest. If you’re in an area where nature shouldn’t be disturbed, kids can identify things by sight.
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Flashlight Walks
Taking a walk in the dark is a bit daring, even eerie, and full of unusual sights and sounds. While it’s still daylight, have one parent scout out a short, safe trail near your site. Then, after dark, give each child a flashlight, and slowly walk along the trail. Focus on such details as a pair of glowing eyes staring back from a tree branch, or a glistening spiderweb. Ask your kids to describe what they see. When you’ve covered a few dozen yards, turn off the flashlights, have everyone be quiet, and listen to the provocative sounds of night. If a child gets scared, quickly turn the flashlights back on.
