Smells of Camp Kim's Game
Thanks very much to Kathy Tauscher, who submitted this game to me!
This game is especially useful at a camp with a lot of inexperienced campers as a way of underlining the reasons we:
- A - don't keep food in out tents;
- B - dispose of garbage / slop pail stuff properly;
- C - store our personal care items outside the tent;
- D - Clean and disinfect our cooking areas regularly;
- E - Don't wear perfume/make up at camp.
Number a bunch of opaque containers (for example, black film canisters). Fill each canister with something that has a distinct aroma, but is common at a campsite. Some suggestions include Toothpaste, insect repellent, garlic, cinnamon, vinegar, sunscreen, deodorant, bleach/dettol, dishwashing liquid, peanut butter, shampoo, mouthwash, vanilla extract, etc.
Trust element: The girls have to pick up each container, close their eyes, open the lid, smell, close the lid, and then open their eyes. There is definitely the possibility of cheating here.
Have the girls record what they think each smell is (no sharing please) and then discuss the answers as a group. Afterwards, discuss the fact that animals have much more sensitive noses than we do and will actually eat through tents to get things that smell appetizing. Then explain how we use the rules listed above to prevent unwanted guests at camp.