Giant bowling
Set up a giant size bowling alley in a large area - it could be anywhere! We use our carpark and draw lines using chalk to mark out the alley. Each player from the team gets chance to bowl the ball down the alley and knock over as many pins as possible. To add in some extra challenge-ness to the game, players can line up down the sides of the alley and are allowed to kick or push the ball if it comes near them. However, it might be a good idea to limit the number of times they can do this (i.e. 1 or 2) and make sure they can only do it in one direction (i.e. forwards).
Packing Peanut Tower
Divide your group into even teams. Designate an area for each team to use to build their tower. Provide each team with an even distribution of supplies “ packing peanuts and toothpicks. Explain the rules of the challenge to your group “ each team will get the same amount of time (5-15 minutes, depending on what suits) to build the tallest freestanding tower they can out of only packing peanuts and toothpicks. When the time runs out, teams must stop building their towers and let them stand freely on their own. If the tower falls down, that's too bad - the height is measured to its tallest vertical point. The team with the tallest tower wins!
Poopdeck
Use tape to create large boxes on the floor or ground. Each of these boxes is a deck. Students gather in one of these decks -- the poopdeck, quarterdeck and halfdeck. The leader calls out a "deck" and all the students move to the deck called out. The last student into the deck is out of the game. The game continues until two students are left. You can yell out commands too instead of moving them to another "deck." -- like "hit the deck" (everyone goes face down, last one down is out)… "swab the deck" (everyone on their knees) … very, very fun. Be creative!
Lemon and Spoon Race
Participants balance a lemon on a spoon and race to a designated point. If the lemon falls, they must go back to the starting line. The first person or team to reach the finish line without dropping the lemons wins.
Just Dance Live
Based on the game for Kinnect or Wii, this is a simple fun, high energy group game for your students. Think a little of "Follow the Leader" meets the dancing video game..LIVE! You can honestly play in anywhere or any time you just have to have some music and a few students. It is great for an up front challenge, a full group game, or simple a time killer as you wait to get started. Have one person, leader or student stand up in front of the group to be the "dance avatar". Select 2-4 player or up to as many as you want to follow along. Put on a great dance song or beat and have your "avatar" bust out their best or craziest dance moves, while players try to follow along. The winner or winners, if you want to have one is the person/people who keep up the best with the "avatar". If you are doing an up front version you can have the crowd vote or if you doing a bigger group version you can have adult leader walking around "tapping" people out to leave the dance floor, dance marathon-style.
Water Bomber
"Water Bomber" is typically a fast-paced, action-packed game played outdoors, especially popular during summer months or at pool parties. In this game, participants use water balloons or water guns to soak opponents. The game's setup and rules can vary widely, but common versions involve teams or free-for-all scenarios where players aim to drench others while avoiding getting wet themselves. If someone gets hit with a water bomb then they must go to jail for a couple minutes. "Water Bomber" is well-loved for its refreshing fun and the excitement of splashing and dodging in hot weather, making it ideal for both children and adults seeking a playful way to cool down.
Connect 4
Connect 4 is a two-player connection board game in which the players first choose a colour and then take turns dropping coloured discs into a seven-column, six-row vertically suspended grid. The pieces fall straight down, occupying the next available space within the column. The objective of the game is to be the first to form a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line of four of one's own discs. Connect 4 is a solved game, with the first player being able to always win by playing the right moves. The game is straightforward yet strategic, as players must anticipate their opponent’s moves and counter them effectively to win.
Flour Mountain
First fill the bowl with flour then put the plate over it and then flip it over making sure the plate is on the bottom. Put it on the table and take the bowl away. Put a marshmallow on top carefully. Now get the kids to take in turns cutting the cake made of flour into slices. If it collapses when the child cuts it then they have to stick there face in and try and get it out. You can play this game as many times as you want but make sure that you replace the marsh mellows. It is safe to keep using the same flour over and over again. Make sure that you cover the table to protect it from all the flour.
Party Blower Matchbox Race
Line up everyone is one long line then give each child a party blower and empty match box. On their knees, each player must blow the match box to the other end of room using the party blower. First player to other side wins!