Secret Mission
I learned this game at a recent OCA Camp Councilors Conference.
Tell your campers that you are going to take them on a "Secret Mission". (It helps to have an actual purpose for your mission, like recovering a kidnapped mascot, but this is not necessary.) While the group is on the mission, they must NOT be caught by anyone! Emphasize that if, at any point during the mission, someone asks the group "what are you doing?" the game is over.
Instruct the campers that they are to follow the secret mission code phrases at all times. The three phrases are as follows:
- Code Green: Freeze in place and act like a tree (arms outspread)
- Code Blue: Flatten yourself against the nearest surface (wall, bunk bed, fridge, whatever) and pretend you're part of the scenery.
- Code Red: Dive to the ground and lay there on your stomach without moving until the 'all clear' has been given.
Once everyone understands what to do for the different phrases, lead your group on the Secret Mission around camp. Whenever you approach a building or other area where you are likely to be spotted by someone, call a code and have the campers freeze for at least ten seconds.
This game is an absolute RIOT! The first time I tried it out with a group of Brownies, we raided the Camp Director's office for some cookies. The Director (who also happens to be my best friend) wasn't too sure what to make of us though... every time she tried to ask me what was going on, I'd call "Code Green" and turn everyone into trees! I've also used this game at my school as a drama activity.
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