Summer is all about getting outside and playing!
Classic Games
Hide and Seek:
One person is “it”, that person closes their eyes and counts to a certain number. Other people hide while the “it” counts. In some versions, you wait to be found; other versions you have a home base you try to get to and be safe.
Hopscotch:
Use some sidewalk chalk and make a hopscotch grid and number the squares 1-9. Pick a rock that is good for tossing. Start by tossing the rock onto Square 1. Hop over the rock and hop following the hopscotch pattern all the way to the end. Turn around and come back, stopping on Square 2. Balancing on one foot, pick up the rock in Square 1 and hop over Square 1 to the start. Continue this pattern with Square 2. And so on. If you toss your rock and miss the correct square, your turn is over.
Jump Rope:
Grab and jump rope and get hopping. Need some jump rope rhymes? Get started with Teddy Bear.
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, turn around,
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, touch the ground
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, show your shoe
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, that will do!
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, go upstairs-
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, say your prayers-
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, turn out the lights-
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, say good-night!
Red light, green light:
One person is the traffic light at one end, and the other players are at the other end. When the traffic light faces the group, he or she says, "Red light!" and everyone must freeze. The traffic light then turns his or her back and says, "Green light!" while the group tries to get as close to the traffic light as possible. The traffic light turns around quickly, again saying, "Red light!", and if anyone is spotted moving, they have to go back to the starting place. The first person to tag the traffic light wins and gets to be the next traffic light.
Simon Says:
One person is Simon and starts by saying, "Simon says, '[insert action here]'. " Everyone must then do the action. However, if Simon makes an action request without saying, "Simon says" to begin the request, anyone who does that action is out. The last person still playing in the end will be Simon for the next round.
Freeze Tag:
The person who is "it" tags you, you have to freeze where you are. Another participant can tag you to unfreeze you.
Library of Things
Borrow these items from the Bridgewater Public Library with your library card.
This exciting, all-inclusive outdoor family game is a popular life-size kid’s game. Play it at home, outside, at a birthday party, or BBQ, this game for all ages will keep everyone entertained for hours.
Perfect for indoor or outdoor events such as parties, BBQs, tailgating, group events, camping and much more. Fully set up game starts at 2.5 feet tall and can grow to over 5 feet while playing based on skill level.
Also known as "lawn bowling," bocce is a great game for the whole family. Bring it to the beach or play in the backyard.
