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At Camp, we’re all about FUN. Whether you’re an all-star already or admittedly more of an indoor kid, you’ll find a moment to shine at Camp Club!

General

Standard Age Range

All ages, though best to group by age to avoid injury. Let each group take turns.

Group by ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13+

Standard Capacity

Space dependent, 1:5 CAMPer: Counselor ratio

Brief Description

LET THE KIDS PLAY! The turf field is a dedicated play-space that’s all about silly, exuberant fun! Let the games be games!

Dribble, punt and pass your way through our immersive sport activities, each designed to give you the giddy thrill of scoring the winning goal. At Camp, we’re all about FUN. Whether you’re an all-star already or admittedly more of an indoor kid, you’ll find a moment to shine at Camp Club!

Bring your game face. We got the rest.

Set Up For Success

Initial Setup Instructions

Supplies

  • Pinnies

Staff Responsibilities 

While in “public”
  • Ensure each counselor is assigned no more than 5 children
  • Have kids wear easily identifying colors - like bright green pinnies or vests 

Daily Prep/ Set Up Details

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WAYS TO PLAY

Existing Run of Shows

  • FIELD DAY
  • TURF FIELD
  • YOGA
  • DIY KINETIC SAND DIORAMAS
  • ANIMAL BRACELETS AND BINOCULARS
  • SUNCATCHERS
  • SILLY PLANTERS & SEEDS
  • TIE DYE BOOTCAMP
  • SUPERHERO CAPES AND MASKS

Additional Ways To Play

NATURE/HOTEL SCAVENGER HUNT
  • Build  “bingo boards” of animals, icons, destinations and flowers in the areasome text
    • Layer in more challenging finds for older kids 
    • Make it super simple for the littles
  • Print and share with each camper before you head out on your scavenger hunt
  • Let them add a sticker or circle whenever they find something on their sheet. Goal is to complete the board!
  • While finding each visual in real life, teach more about their surroundings and what you find
  • For large groups with multiple ages, split up with different counselors. some text
    • Make it competitive for the big kids so that it’s extra fun!
OUTDOOR CRAFTS

Seashell Frames

Look no further than the great outdoors to find the supplies you need to decorate a special frame and keepsake from your trip. 

Supplies:

  • Unfinished wood frame 4x6
  • Sea shell + Sea shell 2
  • BAZIC 5 FL OZ Washable Clear School Glue (48 pack)
  • Red trays to help keep glue off tables or astro turf 
  • Polaroid Camera
Squirt and Splatter Painting 

Go full Jackson Pollock with this fun, messy, outdoor splatter and squirt experience.

Supplies:

  • A large white canvas
  • A mount for that canvas (can be an easel) 
  • Something to squirt paint withsome text
    • Water blasters
    • Squirt bottles, spray bottles, or squeeze bottles
    • Bath squirt toys or pool squirt toys
  • Tools to splatter paint with like:some text
    • Kid mops
    • Rollers
    • Splatter brushes
    • Sling shots
  • Diluted Paint such as washable liquid watercolorsome text
    • To prepare thick paint (like tempera paint or fabric paint) for squirt painting, mix 1 cup of water with 3 tablespoons of paint in a plastic squeeze bottle. Shake the bottle until the paint mixture is combined.
  • Ponchos for kids 
Camouflage Art

Use acrylic paint, dirt, and natural materials such as leaves, twigs, and pine cones to create a unique and natural masterpiece.

Soap Foam Printing
Pet Rocks
Stamped Leaf Art
POOL GAMES
  • “Jump competitions” where campers can show off their cannonballs and best air poses. Starting on the side of the pool in a jump-ready position, count “1,2,3” then your choice of any animate or inanimate object. Campers will leap into the air, strike their pose, and come up for air giggling. Some sure-fire objects that they’ll love to imitate are tigers, turtles, and trees, but the more creative you get, the more they’ll beg for more.
  • Treasure Dive. Bring silly props (like rubber chickens) and toss them into the water. Give kids goggles and a mission! To find all of the treasure lost at sea.
BEACH GAMES

Treasure Hunt  - kids get to use actual metal detectors to find hidden coins under the sand!
Kids go to Counselors to redeem their prize for temporary tattoos

Notes:

  • Metal detectors (10 total) + batteries 
  • Metal coins 
  • Temporary tattoos
  • Fanny packs filled with sponges + small water spray bottles 
  • 1 counselor should be running the metal detectors and the other should be in charge of giving out/applying temporary tattoos

Sandcastle Making 

  • Make sure no one digs too deep of a hole 
  • Extra sand toys will come from the leftovers of what was in the bags 

Beach Yoga Adventures 

CAMP OUT

Adapt Your Station

By Age

AGE GROUPS

Younger age groups (1 yr - 4 yr) - Simplify! Less rules, more play. Slow it down. 

Baseball - pitchers should get closer when they are younger. Encourage parents to help with the swing. Use larger balls or plush.

Older age groups ( 5 yr +)  - As they get older, layer in more challenges, competition and real game play. 

Mixed Ages

Older kids dubbed team captains at the top - “this means its up to you to show our younger campers how to play the game!” It will empower older kids to take care and be mindful of younger ones by making them feel more important.

Group by Age - Let big kids go first in every activity. Pace it so that littles will each get a turn too. Then grownups if present! 

Counselors -  Counselors should be hyper focused on keeping littles safe. Guide them on where to be and what to do for each activity. Stay close to them whenever they are in an open play environment. 

Family Play - Give grown ups a chance to play while kids play against them or cheer them on.

By Season

Play games that are aligned with the seasons. Celebrate the Superbowl or World Cup if the seasons align. Run your own summer or winter Olympics!

By Location

Incorporate games that local children like to play. Use this as a learning opportunity. Use local words instead of only English. For example, explaining the difference between futbol and football! 

By Brand

Marriott Hotels = Enriching, creative and modern experiences

  • Add storytelling to your active play. Bring imaginary worlds to life with books, challenges and games. Act them out together with actions and light competition.

Delta = Maximum fun

  • Make every game just a little bit sillier! Use sound effects (like fart sounds) every time they hit a ball. Layer in unfair challenges for counselors or older campers that will make everyone laugh!

Westin = Wellness

  • Focus on active play that leans into health and wellness. Choose yoga, stretching and dance, and mindfulness exercises. Add breathing breaks, rest time, or after any active play, share with the group how all this fun has made them healthier too!

Autograph = Unique moments just for me! Individuality

  • The follow the leader game works for any skill practice or sport. Let each camper have their moment to shine!

Tribute = Community, colorful, and shared moments

  • Lean into teamwork and team building challenges, games and active play

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