End of Year.. Now What?

I've seen several posts on FB pages about what to do at the end of the year.  If you've been here before you know I started a tradition a few years ago singing camp songs. Picture on bottom is kids reaction when we get ready to start camp songs!

 

 They are the PERFECT finish *ta da* at the end of the year. It keeps the kids singing, clapping, and they are just plain FUN!!
This is a previous post I had that has several including tons of variations to "A Sailor Went to Sea" that my kids can't get enough of! This is the expression I usually see when I tell them it's time for Camp Songs!

In addition to these my students also love:

 "Highland Gates" from the Amidons book Down in the Valley- get the book.. you won't regret it!! http://www.dancingmasters.com/store/books-cds-dvds/down-in-the-valley  I use this with First Grade on up through about third.

Jump Jim Joe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1m-DIa5QTA GREAT for littles- PreK/ Kinder/First Grade

And I see this from the older kids when we are doing camp songs:

 


Sashay the Donut also from the Amidons book of the same name (grades 3 and up) They LOVE this one!!

These are some of the youtube videos I watched to learn how to sing/perform the songs and chants and then personalized them.  I don't use these with the kids.  We actually put a crackling fire on the screen to watch and turn the lights out so we have a campfire atmosphere. 

Wisconsin Milk is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mr0ccX7RCc
Mac n Cheese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV46eduDyTY
Go Bananas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFXitbTQ0-E
Ricky Ticky Toomba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCmvCJU6v6E&list=PL9738E2086220EEBA&index=4
Tarzan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w1aREkMnwY&list=PL9738E2086220EEBA&index=8
Herman the Worm:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgwV-iI80E&list=PL9738E2086220EEBA&index=9
Singing in the Rain also called Chili Bop:  (LOVE this one!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bbHVrtx0Ow
Pizza Hut:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ctjeZD0c0A
Humpty Dumpty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYY7JHl_nFw  HYSTERICAL! instead of the pelvic thrust on "huh" I have the kids clap and jump as high as they can go.
Found a Peanut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOh6tnceO3Q
Froggy:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VoLaQV8aE8
Baby Shark:  MUST DO!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da2IgWbkvI0  Start at 1:15

And a couple more:

Have fun and keep the music going until the bitter (or sweet) end!