How to spend a day of laughter in the camp

Everyone who has ever had a rest in a children's camp, knows perfectly well that a rare day there did without any contests, role plays or theatrical performances. Time goes by, and the saying "old old" in this regard is no longer relevant. This can be said with certainty, because for several generations now children who grew up in the countries of the Soviet and post-Soviet space are happy to play games such as "robber Cossacks" and "Voynushki", and when they come to camp, they look forward to the Day Neptune and, of course, the Day of Laughter.

What is the Day of Laughter?

The day of laughter in the camp is a kind of antipode to Halloween, a cheerful and terrible holiday of all kinds of bogeylings. Jokes, rallies, unusual contests, which are not so much savvy and quickness as the ability to smile charmingly and contagiously laugh, are an obligatory program, but guys do not even bother with this obligation. The day of laughter in the camp is an entertaining game, not only stretching all day, but also surprisingly involved in the process of counselors and educators.

Use of laughter

One of the heroes of the wonderful but slightly frightening tale of James Crew "Tim Thaler or sold laughter" once said that from a variety of explosions he recognizes only an explosion of healthy child laughter. Given that at school and at home, children just hear that "do not swing" and "be more careful," the Day of laughter for children, especially at the height of summer vacations, has become a real gift. This is a great opportunity to relax and relax.

How is the Day of Laughter in the camp?

Of course, given that modern children are unlikely to be interested in contests held once for their dads and moms, each time they come up with something special, special. That's why he and Laughter Day. In the camp (the script is usually developed individually by a team of counselors) it is allowed to improvise what grateful participants perceive as "hurray."

As a rule, the guys are divided into two teams, each of which is preparing its own logo. Recently, given the general computerization of the younger generation, incredible popularity has acquired emoticons, which are becoming the original symbols of this fun and funny holiday. The award for the victory in this or that contest is quite original, it's not disgusting chocolate-biscuit bars and sweets, but painted cones. Not on their faces, of course, although some in excitement manage to paint a battle paint "on themselves and on a friend." The marks are placed on the emblem of the smiley face, whose smile will be more crooked, and he won.

Among the contests I would like to mention those who have an element of group psychotherapy. All of us once were teenagers and remember how many tears were delivered to us by "ugly" noses, teeth, ears or eyes. And how many unpleasant minutes had to be experienced in connection with the "funny" surname ... But the competitions "Whose nose is better" and "Horns and hooves" help teenagers get rid of complexes and understand that ugly people do not exist, and if you treat your present And imaginary external flaws with a sufficient share of healthy humor, life becomes much more beautiful.

In short, the Day of Laughter in the camp gives children not only the long-awaited opportunity to have a good time, but also to look at themselves from outside and see their comrades in a different light.