Games to Play With a Large Group

Kids love it when we adults get a bit silly. And I think we adults, secretly love it too. Remember the long summer evenings of playing hide-and-go-seek, or sardines with friends? Why does that have to stop now that we're older? Gather a few families and meet at a park to play some favourite childhood large-space games. At IAWAH we love to play a variety of large group games, sometimes in the woods, and sometimes on the soccer field.

Here are three classics that a lot of our large group camp games are based on.

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Workout In The Pool

Pools are great for lounging and relaxing, but the built-in resistance of water can also make for a great workout! ChoosePT.com has come out with a list of 10 exercises to try in the pool. Try some of these out next time you're in the pool!

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Care's Favourite S'mores Recipes

Click here for unique and tasty s'mores recipes from Care Baldwin's Pinterest page!

5 Non-Alcoholic Beverage Ideas

There's nothing quite like the first sip of a refreshing beverage on a hot summer day. Relax, cool off, and enjoy one of these five non-alcoholic drinks this summer!

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Dinosaurs Await You at the Museum of Nature!

The Canadian Museum of Nature will reopen its doors TOMORROW, July 16th as part of the Government of Ontario’s Step 3 reopening plan!

Visitors can rediscover awe-inspiring dinosaurs, a 19-metre blue whale, the mysteries of the Arctic, diverse Canadian wildlife and more. All of the museum’s permanent galleries will be open along with a stunning 7-metre representation of the Earth called Gaia, created by British artist Luke Jerram. Visitors can also embark upon a new Sound Scavenger Hunt, following clues in each gallery to find six animals/objects that make intriguing sounds in nature. The museum’s special exhibition Owls Rendez-vous will open at a later date this summer. This outdoor exhibition will present live owls in partnership with Little Ray’s Nature Centres.

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Life-Sized Games to Try This Summer

We've all played classic games like Dominoes and Connect 4, but have you ever tried a *life-size* version of them? Blowing up these games and playing them with a group of people outdoors makes them instantly more fun! Host an outdoor games party, or just have some fun on family game night with these life-sized classics.

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8 Campfire Games for the Whole Family

Campfires are not complete without s'mores and some games. Scholastic has put together a list of eight learning, literacy, and storytelling games that will have your family laughing and learning together at your next camp fire. Plus, playing these games with your kids is an easy way to prevent the summer slide.

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Road Trip Scavenger Hunt

Road trips are are a great way to enjoy a change of scenery and take a break from every day life. Have some fun on your next road trip and keep your passengers occupied by completing a scavenger hunt! 

Download the road trip scavenger hunt, here.

Skewer Recipes to Make This Summer

Skewers and kebabs make a great appetizer in the summertime and can be made with endless variations of ingredients. Make the most of grilling season with these delicious skewer recipes! 

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DIY Colourful Chalk Bombs

Water balloons are a go to summer activity, largely because of how fun they are to throw around and watch burst, and how versatile they are for games. Add some colour to your water balloon activities this summer with these colourful chalk bombs! Disclaimer: They are messy (but sometimes messy is fun!).

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