The kids are sure to be pooped after these high-energy games, leaving you with some overtired but happy children and grateful parents.
- Musical Madness
Crank up the music and play some ‘now dance like robots, … now hop with bunnies,… march as soldiers’. When music stops, everyone freezes. Break down those calories moving, all the time.
- Balloon Keep-Up Challenge
Hand out a balloon to each child and instruct them on how they have to keep it airborne (not with the hand). Add several balloons for even more craziness and chuckles.
- Animal Action Game
Call out animals and they move as… bear crawls, frog jumps, crab walks or elephant stomps. It targets the large muscle groups, and is also seriously giggle-worthy.
- Treasure Hunt Races
Place these items around the area and have kids search for them. Physical Challenge: When you arrive at the location of each clue, write this note on it and in the box add “Do five jumping jacks before opening this clue.”
- Dance-Off Battles
Sign them up for dancing competitions, with the most upbeat songs. Parents are free to be entertained and pass judgment.
- Obstacle Course Madness
Make stations with furniture: crawl under tables, jump over pillows, spin around chairs and army-crawl on rugs. For the real deal, consider a Birthday Party Gloucester at www.270climbing.com/group-activities/parties/
- Tag Variations
Discover new versions you love too — try freeze tag or tunnel tag, and even zombie vs survivor.
- Parachute Play
Parachute games are great activities that create continuous movement and teamwork whenever possible.
