8–12 years
Materials needed: a rubber or plastic chicken or any other animal (preferably not made of plush, because it can get dirty)
Materials needed: [one frozen spoon (placed in the freezer the night before), tied to a long piece of string or twine, depending on the number of participants (allow 1 m per person
Materials: a blanket/tarpaulin/piece of fabric
Materials needed: a table (coffee table; standard), bowls (at least one or more identical ones), or circles.
There are many crimes in this world. In this program, your youth group will become the “Top Secret” intelligence agency.
Be well prepared for emergencies in the youth group. Unfortunately, even we are not immune to accidents, illnesses, or tick bites.
The children will be divided into two teams.
This document gives you a little insight into child development, specifically competencies.
Youngstars’ activities are based on seven values: Christ-centeredness, fostering fellowship, responsiveness to needs, drawing on experience, growth, and connection with the church and society.
Are you planning to take your youth group to the pool and looking for some games you can play? Here are a few ideas.
Children do not only develop outwardly, their faith also changes with age. Youth leaders need to be aware of this and shape their messages accordingly
How to make a spear that matches the Roman cladding.
Appropriate duels allow physically weaker players to triumph against stronger ones, as tactics, skill and, in some cases, chance play a key role. Here are a few ideas for exciting duels.
What child doesn't like to build a flying object themselves! Building a hot air balloon in small groups can inspire younger and older children alike.
The variety of different games with a parachute is enormous and can inspire a large number of children or adults at once.
A cool get-to-know-you game where you don't just have to sit or stand still.
Can your group identify the other players without being identified themselves?
Orienteering is a typical Jungschart activity. Jungschartechnik (map reading), sporting activity and nature enjoyment are combined here in an ideal way.
Homesickness happens to children every now and then, especially during extended camps in tents or houses. Sometimes it's hardly an issue, sometimes homesickness spreads like an epidemic.
Learning Bible verses by heart is a good way to deepen core messages.
Description of a game idea and its possible implementation. Should inspire to implement ideas yourself, to adapt proven games or to play popular games differently in their own context.
A cross-country game to show the Cubs that only the whole armor Jesus gives us will help us succeed. Do not do things by halves.
The basic aim of this post run is to tell the story in a way that is as accessible as possible to the children.
Bumm! is a concentration game in which you have to count.
The management cycle is a guideline for rational action. This usually leads to solid results in the medium to long term in all areas of children and youth work.
A relatively large amount of money can be saved in certain areas with little effort at Jungschar camps.
In the game "The king wishes..." two groups fight for the king's favour. It's all about reaction, speed and a bit of luck. Action and fun is certainly present in this game!