A pep rally is a gathering of people, typically students of middle school, high school, and college age, before a sports event. The purpose of such a gathering is to encourage school spirit and to support members of the team. Pep rallies are generally seen as an American and Canadian phenomenon, used to create hype before a sporting event.

Pep rallies are a fun way to get everyone involved while creating a sense of community within your school. They can help alleviate some of the stress that comes with the beginning of the school year. Use a variety of inclusive games and activities in your upcoming pep rally to ensure students of all abilities and ages can participate. Some examples of pep rally activities and games include:

• Minute-To-Win-It Games
• Balloon Pop
• Broom Hockey
• Elephant March
• Musical Chairs
• Lip-Sync Battle
• Themed Dance-Off

There are many more ideas for pep rally activities and games that can be found online. Pep rallies can be organized by a planning committee, and volunteers can be recruited using sign-up sheets.