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[Black_Beer_Man]

I have to teach some English camp lessons. Just wondering what activities & games have been a hit for you with junior high school kids?

[Master Shake]

If you have some space to work with, do a treasure hunt or scavenger hunt (all clues in English, of course). I've done several summer camps over the years and these are always a hit.

Also, video and picture story projects where the kids create a story and then video or take pictures of themselves to illustrate it are really popular. Just be extremely careful not to use these videos/pictures outside of the camp unless the parents give their consent in writing.

[MuscatGary]

Again if you've got a large (very large) running space to work with and you want to tire them out before bedtime try a modified version of NSEW.

Put sticks up around the running space and attach large signs, easily readable from the furthest points. On the signs put names of places where people go; canteen, work, school, toilet, shop, etc. The teacher shouts out the place name and the kids all have to run there. The last one there is eliminated (like in musical chairs) and you continue until there's only one left. Reinforces vocabulary and removes excess energy all at the same time!

[MuscatGary]

Again if you've got a large (very large) running space to work with and you want to tire them out before bedtime try a modified version of NSEW.

Put sticks up around the running space and attach large signs, easily readable from the furthest points. On the signs put names of places where people go; canteen, work, school, toilet, shop, etc. The teacher shouts out the place name and the kids all have to run there. The last one there is eliminated (like in musical chairs) and you continue until there's only one left. Reinforces vocabulary and removes excess energy all at the same time!