Kids Games

Outdoor birthday parties welcome noisy play and laughter--joy, pure and simple, as everyone gathers together to celebrate. However, there are many things to consider prior to your guests' arrival....

The elephant is one of the most well recognized and beloved animals by children. These gentle giants can be the subject of hours of education as well as fun and games. Whether it's in the...

Kids enjoy racing each other, to see who's the quickest among a group or who can run for the longest amount of time. Dashes and sprints test speed, but they do not offer any challenging or...

Relay games provide fun for groups of kids of all ages and sizes. They help group leaders find a creative outlet for kids and run off energy at the same time. Relay games are simply a matter of...

“Kid’s, let’s go outside and play for a while!” I heard this statement a lot as I was growing up. We need to get children outdoors more often these days. As the days of video games are upon us,...

Skin the snake is a silly relay that will have your group laughing as they play. This relay is also a great team building activity!

Catch the Mouse is a game that has been popularized by the Korean television show, "Heroine 6." On the show, the players sit at desks and wear mouse ear headbands. In this version a player is hit...

Red light green light 123 is a simple and fun game for young children to play outdoors or in a gymnasium. The concepts are simple and it is a lot of fun. The game involves no equipment and just...

This is a full size version of the game, "Rock, Paper, Scissors", with a twist that allows kids to run around and burn some energy in the process. All you need is a gym and kids to play!

This is a fun and silly twist on most of the relay games around. It's sure to elicit some giggles from participants and facilitators alike.

This is a gym game that any camp counselor, gym teacher or adult supervising children will find useful. It combines aspects of duck-duck-goose and elbow tag in a fun and engaging game for children.

Hopscotch is a game that was born in Britain as a course for Roman soldiers to improve their footwork. Over the years it has developed into a beloved children's game. This article describes the...

Colored Eggs is a chasing game that can be played by children as young as 4. This is a great game for parties or for organized outdoor playtime, and involves a great deal of running for those...

Children have played Hot Potato in one form or another since the late seventeenth century. Back then, kids used a lit candle but today a small beanbag or another easy to catch item will keep...

Learn how to play the improv comedy game 'Blind Line' with kids in this free video clip on improvisational entertainment with youth.

Learn how to play the improv comedy game 'Blind Line' with kids in this free video clip on improvisational entertainment with youth.

Learn how to play the improv comedy game 'Blind Line' with kids in this free video clip on improvisational entertainment with youth.

Although you may typically run an egg relay using plastic spoons to carry or roll hardboiled eggs across a finish line, challenge kids with an updated version of the classic. Try these fun ways to...

If you’re looking for a new game to play with your kids—something fun and somewhat challenging yet easy to learn—duck shoot marbles may be the game for you. It’s good,...

Kids and even adults love to bat a balloon around. Here are a few kid-created games to keep the family entertained through those long, cold winter afternoons and evenings.

Warball is a great game for kids between the ages of five and 12. It teaches teamwork, strategy and problem solving and allows for a fair bit of exercise.

Medic Warball is a great game for kids between the ages of five to 12. It teaches teamwork, strategy and problem solving, and allows for a fair bit of exercise.

The game of Ringer Marbles has been played since the 19th century. Over the course of time, different variations of the game were created and new rules formed. Many marble tournaments have chosen...

This is a very fun party game for kids and adults and can be played separately or as a relay game. Wonderful for kids ages 7+.

“What time is it Mr. Wolf?", also known as "What time is it Mr. Fox?," is a classic version of tag that helps kids work on listening skills, counting skills and coordination required for running...

Although you may recognize that rubber-coated foam ball as the one you used on the playground, the appeal and the attitude of this high-action game has changed. Dodgeball has evolved from strictly...

Players take turns bouncing a ball into each other's squares in this game, which is a bit like tennis.

Runners use teamwork to win a race in this great outdoor party game.

Players team up to race as human wheelbarrows in this fun party game.