Welcome! Now Get Out!

There was a slogan in Pennsylvania when I first moved here:

"Welcome to Pennsylvania! Now Get Out!" It was part of the "Get Outdoors PA" campaign.

The idea was to get families out and involved in the many outdoor events & activities that are available here: kayaking, hiking, miles of bike trails, paddle boats,nature centers, parks... Its one of the many things I love about living in Pennsylvania.

So today, I came across this video (below) and thought immediately about how I could adapt & use this in a summer camp program?

The game is simple-(the best ones often are) and looks like SO much fun for kids (and grownups)! Its called "Chair Ball" from Thailand-who wants to play?

Ideas? Suggestions? (After you watch, please leave your ideas in the 'comments' section below!)




http://youtu.be/DU8PuctY8WQ


So now I know you hesitated-I could feel it. And I know why. We've been conditioned to think of all the bad things that could happen instead of how beneficial (and fun) an activity is.

I want you to stop thinking about how dangerous (standing on a chair with a big basket over your head) is-

or the many ways how someone could get hurt-

or how the kids will get dirty-

or that someone will be upset because they didn't win…

These are just excuses.

Just GO PLAY with the kids and TEACH them how to be safer-how to clean up when they are finished-and how to lose-(and win)-gracefully! The benefits outweigh the dangers. Trust me. trust the kids. Trust yourself as an educator and as a human.

Now Get Out!



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Contact: barbara@bodylogique.com 



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