Summer is here, and that means more time to bond with your kids and teens at home. At Purple Carrots Drama Studio, we believe that drama games aren’t just for the stage—they’re an amazing way to encourage creativity, communication, and family bonding. To help make your summer even more fun, we’ve compiled five easy drama games you can play at home. These activities are not only entertaining but also a great way to develop confidence and teamwork skills.
1. Zip, Zap, Zop
A classic drama warm-up game, Zip, Zap, Zop is perfect for sharpening focus and building energy.
How to play:
- Stand in a circle.
- The first player claps and says, “Zip!” while pointing to someone else in the circle.
- The next person claps and says, “Zap!” pointing to another player.
- The third person claps and says, “Zop!” continuing the sequence.
- Keep the pattern going as quickly as possible without breaking rhythm.
Why it’s great: This game encourages quick thinking and concentration while keeping everyone engaged.
2. One Word Story
This storytelling game is fantastic for sparking creativity and teamwork.
How to play:
- Sit in a circle or a line.
- One person starts a story by saying a single word (e.g., “Once”).
- The next person adds one word to continue the story (e.g., “Upon”), and so on.
- Keep going until the story comes to a natural or hilarious end.
Why it’s great: Kids practice listening and creativity, and the results are often laugh-out-loud funny!
3. Emotion Freeze
This game helps kids explore emotional expression and body language.
How to play:
- Write different emotions (e.g., happy, sad, angry, surprised) on slips of paper and place them in a bowl.
- One person picks a slip, acts out the emotion without words, and freezes in a pose.
- The rest of the group guesses the emotion.
Why it’s great: It’s a fun way to develop empathy and better understand feelings.
4. What Are You Doing?
A silly improv game that keeps everyone on their toes.
How to play:
- One person starts miming an action (e.g., brushing their teeth).
- Another person asks, “What are you doing?”
- The first person responds with a completely different action (e.g., “I’m swimming”).
- The second person starts miming the new action, and the game continues.
Why it’s great: This game fosters quick thinking and creativity.
5. Character Walk
A fantastic activity for building imagination and getting kids moving.
How to play:
- Call out different character types (e.g., a pirate, a ballerina, an astronaut).
- Everyone moves around the space, walking and acting as that character.
- Add challenges like different emotions or scenarios to make it more engaging.
Why it’s great: It encourages kids to think outside the box and explore new personas.
Ready for More Drama Fun?
These games are just the beginning! At Camp Carrot, our summer day camp, kids and teens dive deeper into the world of drama with hands-on activities designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and connection. Our experienced instructors lead engaging workshops that take the fun and learning to the next level.
Give your kids a summer they’ll never forget! Contact Purple Carrots Drama Studio to learn more about Camp Carrot and secure your spot today. Let’s make this summer a stage for growth and adventure!
