Adventurers: Recue Relay and Ice Cream in a Bag (Fun in the Sun)

“Rescue Relay”
This game is a great game that does not require lots of preparation or props but at the same time promotes good sportsmanship behavior. The game is from the book "The Ultimate Playground & Recess Game Book" by Guy Bailey, a wonderful resource with an endless supply of ideas how to keep students in large and small groups active. We tweaked the game a little bit to make it work for our group:

First mark  off two lines, approximately 30 feet apart. Students sit down next to each other on the ground behind the line with the exception of 1 player. who stands at the opposite site behind the other line, facing his teammates. On a starting signal, the single player runs across the field, chooses a teammate, and runs back to his line with his teammate, both students holding hands. The rescued player then runs back and rescue another player. The relay continues until all players have been rescued. 


Cooking/Science Project “Ice Cream in a Bag”
(see Explorers on 7/23 for detailed recipe):
  We were divided into small groups and made ice cream using Ziploc bags. 

 This activity is a great way to spark conversations and interactions. Here are some ideas:

• Offer a variety of flavors that can be made and let the students in their small groups decide what ice cream they want to create.
• Encourage cooperation throughout, e.g., one student holds the Ziploc bag open, while the other pours the ingredients into the bag.
• Facilitate conversations by asking structured questions: "What will happen when we start shaking the bag?" "How long do you think we will have to shake the bag?"
• Let the students vote on their favorite flavors.