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Give me 30 energizing activities including materials and descriptions for ages 7-13

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Here’s a list of 30 energizing activities for children ages 7-13, complete with materials needed and brief descriptions:

  1. Obstacle Course

    • Materials: Cones, hula hoops, jump ropes, any available playground equipment.
    • Description: Set up a course using various obstacles. Kids race against the clock or each other, completing the course as quickly as possible.

  2. Dance Party

    • Materials: Music playlist, speakers, room with space to dance.
    • Description: Create a fun playlist and let the kids dance freely or follow along with choreographed dance videos.

  3. Team Relay Races

    • Materials: Batons, cones, timers.
    • Description: Kids are divided into teams, each racing in a relay format, passing a baton to the next team member.

  4. Nature Scavenger Hunt

    • Materials: Scavenger hunt list, bags for collection.
    • Description: Kids search for specific items in nature (like leaves, rocks, or flowers) within a set timeframe.

  5. Balloon Volleyball

    • Materials: Balloon, net or set-up for a makeshift court.
    • Description: Kids use their hands to hit a balloon over a net. The aim is to keep the balloon from touching the ground.

  6. Capture the Flag

    • Materials: Two flags (scarves or cloth), markers to designate boundaries.
    • Description: Teams compete to capture the other team's flag while defending their own.

  7. Yoga for Kids

    • Materials: Yoga mats (optional), a yoga guide or video.
    • Description: Kids follow along with easy yoga poses to stretch and relax.

  8. Jump Rope Contests

    • Materials: Jump ropes.
    • Description: Kids compete in different jumping styles - single jumps, double jumps, or group jumping.

  9. Simon Says

    • Materials: No materials required.
    • Description: One child is “Simon” and gives commands that others must follow only if prefaced by “Simon says.”

  10. Chalk Art and Movement

    • Materials: Sidewalk chalk.
    • Description: Kids create artwork on pavement while integrating movement (like hopping on certain colors or shapes).

  11. Pillow Fight Fun

    • Materials: Soft pillows.
    • Description: A controlled pillow fight in an open space where everyone has fun without getting hurt.

  12. Nature Walk with a Twist

    • Materials: List of items to observe, notebooks.
    • Description: Kids go on a nature walk, observing and jotting down what they find, followed by a light stretching session.

  13. Mini Sports Tournament

    • Materials: Various sports equipment (basketballs, soccer balls, etc.).
    • Description: Set up mini-tournaments for different sports, rotating so everyone gets a chance to play.

  14. Hula Hoop Challenge

    • Materials: Hula hoops.
    • Description: Kids challenge each other to see who can hula hoop the longest or perform tricks.

  15. Animal Mimicry

    • Materials: None.
    • Description: One child calls out an animal, and everyone else mimics that animal’s movements (e.g., hopping like a frog).

  16. Bubble Wrap Stomp

    • Materials: Sheets of bubble wrap.
    • Description: Lay out bubble wrap on the ground and let kids stomp on it, creating a fun, noisy experience.

  17. Silly Relay Races

    • Materials: Various funny challenges (balancing a spoon on a nose, hopping on one foot).
    • Description: Create a relay race where each stage includes a silly challenge.

  18. DIY Water Balloon Toss

    • Materials: Water balloons.
    • Description: Pair up kids for a throwing and catching game, stepping back further after each successful toss.

  19. Glow-in-the-Dark Dance

    • Materials: Glow sticks, dark room or evening setting.
    • Description: Have a dance party with glow sticks in a dim environment.

  20. Frisbee Golf

    • Materials: Frisbees, various targets (cones, baskets).
    • Description: Set up a mini golf course using frisbees, aiming for targets.

  21. Jumping Games

    • Materials: Jump ropes, hoops.
    • Description: Kids participate in various jumping games, including long jump and high jump.

  22. Crazy Hat Day

    • Materials: Fun hats (provided or made).
    • Description: Kids wear silly hats and participate in fun games or contests throughout the day.

  23. Mini-Circus

    • Materials: Props for juggling, clown noses, etc.
    • Description: Kids create their circus acts and perform them for each other.

  24. Follow the Leader

    • Materials: None.
    • Description: One child leads with movements, and the group follows, incorporating challenges like hopping or crawling.

  25. DIY Balloon Rockets

    • Materials: Balloons, string, straws.
    • Description: Create balloon rockets and race them across a string line.

  26. Silly Dance Contest

    • Materials: Music playlist, judging sheets.
    • Description: Kids showcase their silliest dance moves and are judged by peers.

  27. Sports Skills Challenge

    • Materials: Equipment for various sports (basketball, soccer).
    • Description: Set up different stations with skill challenges for sports, like shooting hoops or kicking goals.

  28. Animal Races

    • Materials: None.
    • Description: Kids race by moving like different animals (bear crawl, bunny hop, etc.).

  29. Craft and Movement

    • Materials: Craft supplies, space to create.
    • Description: After crafting a quick project, engage in a movement activity related to the theme (like pretend play).

  30. Kite Flying

    • Materials: Kites (store-bought or homemade).
    • Description: Kids fly kites at a park or open space, enjoying the outdoors while being active.

These activities promote physical movement, teamwork, creativity, and, most importantly, lots of fun!