As a playwork tutor, I am constantly asked for ideas and activities on how to entertain boys. While access to playgrounds, gardens and fields is important for all children attending out-of-school care, boys in particular tend to get frustrated if they are unable to go outside.
When I was running a club myself, I remember how the weather and dark winter nights had a direct impact on the activities that we could do. The most popular activities that boys enjoyed were football, cricket, rounders, and the games British Bulldog (see page 11) and Hide and Seek. Fortunately, we had access to a large room that was made safe for most ball games and this alleviated the problem to a certain extent, allowing the boys (and girls) to let off steam.
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