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Just because summer is over doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Freshen up your day camp or after-school program with these new ideas:
Lego Battles
Legos are making a huge comeback with themes such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Star Wars, and even dolls like Belville. Investing in Lego sets and tables is hardly minor movet--and one that’s not in the budget--so get the kids involved. Ask each child to bring his or her Lego sets to create a Lego battle. Separate campers into teams, such as boys against girls or the older against the younger, or mix everyone up for learning to work in groups. A simple table for each group is all that is needed. Once the teams are set, let them construct their masterpieces in a set amount of time. Then score each project according to creativity, teamwork, and engineering. You can even divide each category into separate “winners” so each team wins a title. Aside from helping children to read directions, work together, troubleshoot, and create, playing with Legos is also one of the few activities a group of boys will voluntarily sit down for!
Get Outside
While the weather is still warm, take advantage of outdoor activities. If possible, select themes that every child can relate to:
