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Recreation Activities That Excite Kids’ Clubs! Plans and Ideas Children Will Love

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We’re introducing fun recreation activities that will get any kids’ club excited!

If you organize a community or school kids’ club, you probably struggle each time to find recreation activities that can involve a large group.

When you factor in the venue, number of participants, and children’s ages, it’s hard to decide what’s best.

In this article, we’ll share ideas and activities that kids will love—perfect for times like these.

We’ve gathered lots of options, including activities that let kids move their bodies to the fullest, games that children of different ages can enjoy together, and recreation ideas that work both indoors and outdoors.

Use them as a handy reference!

Recreation Activities That Excite Kids’ Clubs! Plans & Ideas Kids Will Love (21–30)

Ring bee

Recreation ideas for children’s clubs that kids from lower to upper elementary grades can enjoy: the Ringbee Game

Ring bee

This activity involves using a ring made of rubber sponge with a large hole in the center to enjoy a rally like a game of catch.

The key point is that it’s made of a soft material, making it a safer tool with less risk of injury compared to a flying disc.

Since both sides are flat, unlike a flying disc it doesn’t generate lift, so you’ll need to figure out a throwing technique that makes it reach your partner.

Also, because there’s a hole in the middle, it could be fun to get creative not only with how you throw it but also with how you catch it.

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Treasure Hunt

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Treasure Hunt

Just hearing the words “treasure hunt” is enough to make many people feel a little excited, isn’t it? This activity involves searching for treasures placed inside capsules buried in the sand.

Depending on the location, you can also hide them in a forest, in a plaza, or even inside a school building.

Whatever the items are, there’s a sense of fun and joy in discovering a treasure.

It’s best for teachers, guardians, or the recreation staff to hide the treasures in advance.

How many can you find?

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Exercise play you can enjoy at home

Introducing age-appropriate physical play you can do at home [Rakuwakai Health Class Web Edition]

Exercise play you can enjoy at home

Even when you can’t play outside, you still want to move your body! In times like that, let’s enjoy some active play at home.

For infants and toddlers, try baby massage or touch-and-play activities.

For preschoolers through elementary school kids, how about a spy game with a treasure hunt or a round of table tennis on the table? For the spy game, setting up obstacles around the room and preparing a treasure map can really liven things up.

For table tennis, you can substitute household items: a tissue box for the net, a pot lid for the paddle, and a super ball for the ball.

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Who am I?

[A Game Kids Can Enjoy] Who Am I? Quiz

Who am I?

A game you can start right away without any materials is this “Who Am I? Quiz.” It’s likely to be a hit not only in the classroom but also on field trip buses.

By adjusting the quiz content to the grade level, a wide range of students can enjoy it.

If you use topics covered in class as prompts, it can also serve as review.

Once everyone gets the hang of it, it’s great to have students take turns as the quizmaster and come up with their own questions.

The key is to prepare hints in order, starting with the most obscure and moving to the easiest to understand.

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Shooting Catch

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Hello! This is Soramame Kids 😊 Today's activity is called “Shooting Catch”!! All you need are a toilet paper roll, some colored balls, and a plate, and you’re all set ✨ The goals of this activity are: 🌟 controlling force, 🌟 hand–eye coordination, 🌟 a sense of achievement, and 🌟 sharing feelings 🎵 It’s a bit challenging, but when the ball lands on the plate, you get an indescribable sense of accomplishment!! 😆😆✨ Please give it a try, everyone 🎵#SoramameKids Kotoba no Kyoushitsu Soramame Kids # developmental support (ryōiku)#KagoshimaRehabilitation Child Development Support After-school day service #Indoor Play Toilet paper Ball play
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Play with scrap materials and colorful balls! Here’s a fun idea for a shooting-and-catch game.

Many schools are probably engaged in SDGs initiatives and recycling activities.

Try creating an opportunity to deepen learning while playing with children using repurposed materials.

You’ll need toilet paper rolls, colorful balls, and a tray.

Stand the toilet paper rolls upright and place a colorful ball on top of each one.

Then slide the tray along the floor to knock over the rolls and catch the balls on the tray—it’s a fun and exciting game!

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Fun for elementary school kids! 5 indoor activities

[Indoor Games] Recommended for Elementary School Kids! 5 Lively Indoor Activities

Fun for elementary school kids! 5 indoor activities

Indoor recreational activities that you can enjoy for short periods of time—such as on rainy days—are perfect for exercising both the mind and body, since the rules and movements vary by game.

Plus, enjoying each game by working together as a team helps energize communication among participants.

Competing with friends and enjoying games also leads to discussing strategies and experiencing the emotions of winning and losing.

Experiencing fun, joy, and even frustration through physical activity is recommended for fostering a positive mindset.

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Arranged ice ogre

[For Childcare Workers] Arrange Ice Oni [Teacher Rio’s Active Play That Excites Kids]

Arranged ice ogre

In freeze tag, if a child is touched by the It (oni), they freeze and can’t move; if a teammate touches them, they can run again.

It’s a classic game of tag that kids have loved for ages.

First, decide who’s It with rock-paper-scissors or similar.

Choose the number of Its based on the total number of players.

At the start signal, the children run away and the It chases them.

The It should not only chase the runners but also guard frozen players to prevent them from being rescued.

When freezing, standing still is fine, but you can also add a twist—like striking a monkey pose—so it’s clear they’ve been tagged.

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