In place of physical activity, teen girls often focus on indoor activities--such as computer games, video games, television or just hanging out--even during warm weather. To have your teen girls take advantage of the weather and increase their physical activity, try initiating some outdoor games.
Pop It Relay
This game requires two large bin-like containers filled with overinflated balloons for easy popping. You need at least one balloon for each player. To prepare, place the large balloon-filled bins 25 yards away from a starting line. Next, divide players into two groups. The first member of each group will run to the bin and take one balloon. The member will then place the balloon on the ground and sit on it until it pops. Only after it has popped can the player run back and tag the next team member, who will repeat these steps. The first team who finishes--when the last team member has made it back to the starting line--is designated the winner.
The Biggest Bubble
To prepare for this challenge, you need store-bought bubbles, a child's wading pool, wire cutters and coated electrical wire, which can be found at any local hardware store. Be sure to check the pliability of the wire before buying, as you will be bending it to make several bubble wands. Next, cut the wire in equally-sized lengths, making at least one for each player. Bend the wire to create different kinds of basic shapes, such as triangles, circles, and hearts, and be sure to leave enough wire on the wand for a handle. Place the bubbles into the children's pool and allow each player to choose her wand. Using this wand, or trying another player's wand, she will attempt to make the biggest bubble in a designated amount of time. For added fun, try using hula hoops as bubble wands.
Hula Race
To play this circle race, you need one hula hoop, portable music and a designated player to control the tunes. To start, have all players stand in a circle and hold hands, with the hula hoop resting on someone's shoulder. When the music starts, each player will attempt to fit her body through the hula hoop and pass it onto the next player without letting go of the other players. When the music stops, the person on whom the hula rests is out. The two players beside this player will then join hands and, as the music restarts, continue the game. The race will end when there is one person left.
Piggy Back Run
To set up this relay race, designate a start line, a turn-around spot and plenty of space in between. Separate players into two even-numbered teams. Upon your command, two members from each team will approach the start line and one member will get on the other member's back. In this stance, the standing player must race to the turning area. At this area, the two players must reverse their roles, with the standing player now on the non-standing player's back. In this manner, the team must run back to the start line. The next two members from the team will then repeat these steps. The first team whose members have completed the race and reached the start line is designated the winner.
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