Dodge ball

An outdoor game for larger parties, it's a great pre-tea activity

Ages four and up
16 to 30 players are needed

Materials: one large beach ball

Outdoor activity
Competitive or non-competitive

How to play

Divide the children into two teams.
One team makes a circle and the other team stands inside the circle.

The players forming the circle throw the ball at the players inside the circle, who are running around trying not to get hit.

The inside players may not catch the ball.

A ball hitting a player on the head does not count.

Only players in the outside circle may throw and catch the ball.
Players who are hit join the outside circle and help them try to hit the players remaining inside.

Note: Include adults in the outer circle when playing with four- to five-year-olds.
Competitive version: The last player left inside the circle is the winner.