Hot Moon (Grades K-5)

If you’ve ever played “Hot Potato,” you will surely see the similarities with this fun game of Hot Moon. What You Need  A small round object, such as a ball or stuffed animal Music What To Do  Players arrange themselves in a circle and toss a small, round object, such as a ball, to each …

Day Camp Nature Walk (Grades K-5)

Take a day trip to the great outdoors with this list of nature walk locations in the Capital District.  Schiffendecker Farm Preserve Elm Avenue Town Park Moh-He-Con-Nuck Nature Preserve Hannacroix Ravine Six Mile Waterworks Park Ann Lee Pond Nature and Historic Park Corning Preserve North Bethlehem Park Peebles Island State Park Normanskill Preserve East Van …

Charades (Grades K-5)

Get moving with a guessing game that takes your whole body to play! Charades is a classic game to play with family or friends. You can even play it on a video chat if your family or friends are far away! Here’s how to play:  In a game of charades, you can use your body …

Letterboxing & Geocaching (Grades 3-5)

Find unique items and messages hidden in New York state parks near you! Grab your treasure hunting gear and explore participating New York State Parks and Historic Sites to try out these fun treasure-hunting activities! Geocaching (geo= Earth, caching= hiding/storing) is a great hide-and-seek activity that uses location coordinates and a GPS device, such as …

Scavenger Hunt Bingo (Grades K-5)

Here’s a twist on Bingo that will get you outdoors exploring your surroundings! Can you find all of these everyday sights in your neighborhood? That’s the challenge for this scavenger hunt.  Explore your backyard, a local park or your neighborhood to search for as many items on the Bingo card as you can find. When …

Water Bucket Race (Grades K-2)

On your mark, get set, DON’T get wet! In this activity, test your speed and agility while racing to empty a full cup of water! What You Need A bucket or a plastic cup for each team Two buckets filled with water Two empty bins Players: at least two players are preferable If you don’t …