At Daly Exercise, we believe every child deserves to feel energized, included, and empowered through movement. Our mission is simple:
To create positive, playful, and purposeful movement experiences for every child, every day.
Here’s how we bring that mission to life and how you can make the most out of any summer camp experience.
Strategy: Plan with Purpose
The best camps don’t just happen they’re carefully designed. A clear strategy ensures that children are engaged, challenged, and supported throughout the day.
Set the tone early: Start each day with a warm welcome, a group game, and a positive message.
Structure matters: Rotate children through short, high-energy sessions with regular breaks to maintain focus and fun.
Know your outcomes: Whether it’s building coordination, teamwork, or confidence, let every activity tie back to your goals.
Good planning creates space for spontaneity and creativity because when the basics are taken care of, the magic can happen.
Movement: The Heart of the Camp
Movement is central to everything we do. That doesn’t mean constant running or competition it means giving every child the chance to explore, express, and enjoy being active in their own way.
From agility circuits and mini-games to stretches and dance breaks, we blend structure with freedom so that movement feels joyful, not pressured.
The goal: to help children associate movement with confidence, not comparison.
Maximising Space: Think Big, Even in Small Areas Not every camp has access to full-size pitches or sports halls and that’s okay. With a bit of creativity, even the smallest spaces can come alive.
Use cones or chalk to create zones for stations or challenges.
Rotate groups in short bursts to avoid crowding.
Choose activities that work vertically (like throwing, jumping, balancing) when space is limited horizontally.
Whether it’s a school yard, a hall, or a public green, we treat every space as an opportunity to move with purpose.
Equipment: Keep It Simple, Keep It Smart
You don’t need fancy gear to run a great camp. A few core pieces of equipment like cones, beanbags, hula hoops, skipping ropes, and soft balls can be used for dozens of creative, skill-building games.
We prioritize activities that are:
- Low prep
- Easy to explain
- High in engagement
- Inclusive for all skill levels
Adaptability is key.
A single beanbag can be used for a relay, a target throw, a balance challenge, or a group challenge.
Our Mission in Action
At the heart of our camp is this belief: When children feel safe, seen, and supported, they move more and when they move more, they thrive.
We aim to provide a camp environment where: Every child feels welcome, regardless of ability or background. Movement is fun, varied, and non-judgmental Kids go home sweaty, smiling, and asking when they can come back
Final Thought: It’s About More Than Sport
Summer camps aren’t just about physical activity they’re about connection, confidence, and growth. With the right strategy, equipment, and spirit, a camp becomes more than a week of fun. It becomes a powerful memory and for some children, a turning point in their relationship with movement.
Creative Summer Camp Games!
Here are some creative activities that promote teamwork, movement, and laughter — perfect for the sunny outdoors:
In the Swamp
In the Swamp is a fun partner-based movement game that focuses on jumping, coordination, and teamwork.
Link Tag
Link Tag is a dynamic and inclusive tag game that encourages teamwork, agility, and strategic thinking.
Capture the Beanbag
Capture the Beanbag is a fast-paced team game that focuses on throwing, catching, and strategy.
Frog Tag
Frog Tag is a fun, energetic tag game where students use frog-themed movements to play and rescue each other.
These activities shift the focus from winning to working together, trying something new, and having fun.
*About the author: graduated with an Honours Degree in Sports Management and coaching from Blanchardstown IT, Glen is passionate about sport and this passion convinced him to dedicate his time towards specialising in exercise and physical development for young people. His initiative, Daly Exercise, aims to educate children on the importance of fitness and health by simplifying exercises and making them more fun.
