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

Anything Basket

Anything Basket Game (for elementary and middle school students)

A classic recreation game: Fruit Basket.

In Fruit Basket, players are divided into groups by fruit names, but in Anything Basket, there’s no grouping—instead, you play using actions or clothing.

For example: “People wearing black shoes today,” or “People who had bread for breakfast today.” Anyone who fits the prompt stands up and moves to a new seat.

The person left without a seat goes to the middle and asks the next prompt.

When “Anything Basket” is called, everyone stands up and changes seats.

It’s a game that gets very lively with a large group.

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dodgeball

Dodgeball Kids' Club

When it comes to classic elementary school games, dodgeball is probably at the top of the list.

I imagine many kids enjoy playing it every day during lunch break or after school.

Since it’s fun for everyone regardless of age or gender, it’s a great choice for children’s club events.

Just be careful not to throw the ball too hard at younger kids.

That kind of consideration can also help them grow.

There seem to be various rules depending on the region, so it might be good to adjust the rules based on the number of participants.

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triathlon

Let’s clear the challenges set at each station and aim for the finish! Here’s a triathlon-inspired idea.

A triathlon is a race where you swim, cycle, and run in sequence to reach the goal, right? This time, let’s try playing a game where you aim for the finish by overcoming a series of continuous challenges, just like a triathlon.

In the video, it looks like pairs are cooperating and playing together.

How about incorporating this into your activities with some adaptations?

Group boat race

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Perfect for class recreation or grade-level activities! Here are ideas for a group boat race.

You know how rowing is an Olympic sport, right? This time, we’re sharing ideas for a boat race played in groups.

In the video, teams of seven sit in a row and inch forward toward the goal by pushing with their heels.

It’s not just the person in front who does the work—when everyone on the team synchronizes their timing, you can make big progress! It’s also a good idea to use a chant like “1, 2, 1, 2” or “Ready, go!”

Kendama Fencing

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Let’s play by arranging the game! Here’s an idea for Kendama Fencing.

Fencing is a sport that originated from medieval European chivalry, where two athletes face off one-on-one using swords, right? This time, let’s use kendamas instead of swords.

Split into two teams and keep a distance of about five meters between them.

Choose one player from each team, and have them aim for the opposing team’s side while balancing the ball on the kendama’s cup.

The rule is: when they pass by each other, the player who knocks the opponent’s ball off with their hand advances.

Tag Rugby Game

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Recommended for elementary school students too! Here are some ideas for tag rugby games.

Tag rugby is a sport based on rugby where, instead of tackling the opponent, the game progresses by removing tags attached to the players’ waists.

For example, one of the five play ideas shown in the video is a game where you set up three cones and run laps around them while trying to take your opponent’s tag.

Give them a try and see how they work for you!

Safe baseball

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Let’s play using soft materials! Here’s a safe baseball idea.

When you think of baseball, you probably imagine wooden or metal bats and cork-filled balls.

But when playing with preschoolers or kids who aren’t familiar with baseball, how about enjoying the game with soft equipment? Use a pool noodle cut in half as the bat, and a ball made by crumpling newspaper.

Give it a try!