35 Ball Games for Kids: Printable PE and Camp Game Book (PDF)
Rolling, throwing, catching, kicking and aiming, without the same kids touching the ball every time.
These are the ball games I run with real groups: dodgeball variations where nobody sits out for long, passing games that make kids look for a teammate, and target games the whole group can score in. Every game has been played, adjusted and played again before it went into the book.
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What is included +
- 35 games, each on two pages
- A drawn playing area for every game
- Numbered steps, how to win and a Play Smart safety note
- Equipment, group size and time for every game
- Session planner, scoring sheets and reflection worksheets
Format and devices +
High-resolution PDF, one file sized for US Letter and one for A4. Print it, or read it on a phone or tablet. No app needed.
Delivery +
Fully digital: the download link arrives by email within 2 minutes of payment.
The full game list +
Who it's for
PE teachers, camp counselors, after-school and recreation leaders working with kids ages 5 and up.
What you get
- Two formats in one purchase: US Letter and A4, ready to print
- Instant PDF download, about 100 full-color pages
- Every game on two pages: an illustrated overview, then numbered steps
- Equipment, group size, time and a safety note for each game
- Session planner, scoring sheets and reflection worksheets
- Age guidance from preschool to teens, with ways to make each game easier or harder
- Extra: Bonus game and printable activity tools
The 35 games
- Cone Kickdown
- Cone Knockdown
- Cannonball Clash
- Shark Attack
- Dodge the Middle
- Secret Agent Pass
- Four-Square Dodge
- Protect the Pond
- Kickball Base Dash
- Racket Rounders
- Sit & Score
- Sit-Down Dodge
- Pass to the Captain
- Sunburst Passing Race
- Number Call Soccer
- Giant Foosball
- Team Dodgeball
- Team Bowling
- Build-a-Golf Course
- Forest Knockdown
- Circle Dodge
- Split the Caterpillar
- Hawk Ball Crossing
- Hoop Haven Crossing
- Shooting Star Run
- Snowball Sweep
- Ten-Pass Challenge
- Comeback Dodge
- Ice Wizard Rescue
- Three-on-One Getaway
- Mouse Trap Roll
- Ice Cream Catch
- Kick & Hide
- Shoot, Save, Switch
- Bandits & Sheriffs
About the author
Written by Xavier Baugé, a state-certified youth sports instructor (BPJEPS, France). He designs and tests every game with real groups. These English editions are adapted from his French books, with clearer steps and US terms. Try some of the games for free on pegameideas.com.
Print as many copies as you need for your own groups. Please don't share the file with other schools or programs.
