The 175 Best Camp Games: A Handbook for Leaders

I bought this book almost by accident - I was looking for play activities for adults - but it's become a favorite resource for group activities. Its geared to kids and great for kids, it's just as good for adults. A couple quick things: Many of the games are easy to play and easy to explain. There aren't lots of complex rules. You can adapt the games to your space and group size very easily as well. Most of the games are quick and easy to play but you can adjust them so you can play longer or do multiple rounds. I know it is entitled "camp games" but I've used them in weekday youth groups, adults seminars and even workplace settings. They get people up and moving and talking and laughing.

I checked out this book so many times from the library I had to have a copy of my own. Great resource for games of all energy levels and themes. Lots of wonderful tips for dealing with groups both large and small. Well written, organized and lots of variety. Thank you!

I recently started volunteering to help coach PE at a local private school. The coach has loved using the various games in this book to get the younger students active. The children want to play these games and ask to repeat ones they have already done. I would recommend this to any coach, teacher, or counselor looking for new and great ideas.

I bought this book to find activity ideas I might adapt for (adult) leadership training programs as well as games for kids. It did not disappoint. The authors offer a wide variety of engaging activities and explain them all clearly. I have been able to adapt a few for adults. My daughter is soon off to be an RA at a summer sleep-away camp for kids 8-12, and she is taking the book with her.

This book is great for our weekly 6th grade team building activities, and it is invaluable in preparing for 6th grade camp. I love how it is divided by levels of activity. So useful since sometimes we are relegated to the gym instead of the school grounds for activities. Sometimes we even have to stay in a classroom. There is something for any setting and any goal.

I am a Brownie Leader who saw this book being used at meetings. The girls really enjoyed the games. I bought a copy for myself and found the descriptions of the games easy to read and clear enough that I could picture how the game would actually work.. The quick notes and hints are really valuable as sometimes a game will fall flat and the hints will bring it back.

I’ve used many of these at camp!

Lots of fun ideas for camp games. A bit young for the age group I was specifically looking to entertain, but the ideas are adaptable and, hey, fun is fun.