[Namron] Beltane kid's games

[Lord Pooky]

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>Here are a few ideas I would like to submit for consideration as children's
>entertainment for Beltane. If the children find time with ME doing things 
>like this more entertaining then behaving in their respective camps with 
>their respected parents, we might consider finding room outside Libraries 
>for what might be effectionately called " SCA Spang Fair " or somethin'.
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>Most are outside games, and I hope as do we all it won't be too rainy.
>I will research and submit more outdoor and indoor ideas this week.
>Any and all feedback concerning these events would be highly appreciated
>(yea Pooky whatever you want) doesn't count.
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>Pooky's Love game
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>Have the kids use assigned numbers and you’ll need those assigned numbers
>written on separate pieces of paper to pull out of a hat. If your players
>don’t have pre-assigned numbers have them stand in a circle and count out
>loud giving each them a number. Pre-make paper hearts that either hinge or
>can be folded. Each child can decorate a heart. Provide various prizes that
>can be won if the right heart is found such as heart erasers, heart 
>pencils,
>chocolate bars, Cracker Jacks, fruit snacks, stickers and other fun items.
>On the inside of each heart write the prize that the player will receive if
>they open that heart. Seal the heart closed with a piece of tape so no one
>can see what they might win. Select music that applies to the theme like
>“Written On My Heart” and “Here In My Heart”, both by the new group “Plus
>One” are great songs. Have each player start by holding onto a heart while
>all players are standing in a circle together. The players will pass the
>hearts to the next person in a clockwise fashion while the music plays.
>Pause the music and pull out a number. The person having that number will
>open the heart that they are holding and receive the prize written in it.
>Once they receive their prize they will be out of the game along with the
>heart that they opened. Start up the music again and pull out another
>number. Keep playing until you run out of prizes or time. If you run out of
>time towards the end, the last remaining few can open their hearts at the
>same time.
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>Catch a Spang
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>A great way to add competition to a simple game of catch. Mark off 2 square
>areas for a comfortable throwing distance apart. Make the squares large
>enough so that players can easily throw a Spang from one square to land in
>the other-perhaps 5 yards square. One player stands in each square tossing
>the Spang back and forth. You score a point if the Spang lands inside the
>other player's square or if the other player throws it so that it lands
>outside your square. Adjust the size of the squares according to the 
>ability
>of the players. For example a younger player could be given a smaller box.
>All throws must be underhand. If set up correctly, this should feel like a
>game of catch with both players catching it most of the time. If that is 
>not
>happening you need to adjust the dimensions. That will maximize the fun.
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>Lilly Pad Chase
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>One person is designated as “it”. All players wear a spang on top of the
>head. The object is to catch up and tag them others without losing the
>spang. If indoor obstacle course, the person being chased is to get through
>without being tagged or losing the spang. This would be a great game for
>wheelchair participants.  Better then trhis might be : Liily Pad Race:  
>Spang on head; no hands.
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>Spang Toss
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>Standing six to eight feet away toss a Spang on the floor. Each player
>tosses his/her Spang to see how close it lands to the first without
>touching. The closest player gets two points and throws first. Variations,
>anyone that touches you loses a point so watch your Spangy toes. But
>remember the one that is the closest gets to throw first.
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>Jump the Spang
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>Attach a rope to a Spang  that will be long enough to swing for people to
>jump over. I should swing the Spang in a circle horizontally, no higher 
>than
>most knees. Once I have the Spang moving the group should move in around ME
>and try to jump over the Spang. Anyone hit by the Spang or rope is out of
>the game and movement of the Spang should continue until there is a winner.
>If we do this I should be the one to swing the rope no higher then Knee
>high. (a little leary of this one)
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>Pass the Spang
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>All players are in a circle. Have players start passing the Spang around 
>the
>circle until the music stops. The player holding the Spang is out and you
>continue again until one person is left the winner. For different 
>variations
>have them pass under one leg, toss up in the air then pass, or spin around
>before passing.
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>Snag the Spang  (I like this one most, so far)
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>I would be the referee, then divide into two teams. Line up about 20 feet
>across from each other and spread out about three to four feet apart. The
>Spang (or 2) is/are placed in the center of the play area. Have each team
>count off so that each player has a number - one, two, three and so on. We
>could even pick topics like wolves, foxes, bears, etc.
>I will start the game by calling out one set like number one. From both
>teams a player will come out and try to steal the Spang without being
>tagged. The first one to grab the Spang and get back across his/her line
>without being tagged by the other player earns a point. If you are tagged
>while stealing the other team receives the point. Play up to 20 - 25 
>points.
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>Where’s the Spang (if it rains)
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>One person is to hide a Spang. Once this is complete have players return.
>Players start searching the area and as one gets closer they will be told
>that they are warmer. If they are not they will be told that they are
>colder. The person that finds the Spang be the next to hide it.
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>Wrap the Lepper
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>Set up teams with 2-4 players on each team. One person on each team will be
>the lepper and each team will be given 2 rolls of toilet paper. They will
>have 5 minutes to complete the game. The team players are to circle around
>the mummy and pass the toilet paper to each other while wrapping the mummy
>in it. I (or a brass) will be the judge and decide which team has created
>the best mummy design. (Good for indoors)
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>More fun ideas on the way,

Pook DMOC ~ Best Barony Ever


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