Almost effortless
Here you will find a dynamic hand clapping exercise that requires cooperation and strengthens the group feeling.
A game for the Christmas season. The shepherds learn from the angels that Christ has been born to them.
In this exciting nighttime outdoor game, you'll have to be on high alert, because the enemy could be lurking anywhere. Don't get caught!
This game was played at a "Robin Hood"-themed camp, but it can be adapted to any other theme. The goal is to use a riddle to figure out the location of a person or object and then find them.
Materials needed: 2 or more plastic jugs, depending on the number of teams; approximately 200 grams of corn kernels; one chair per team.
In this puzzle game, you'll come to appreciate the value of trust and learn to work together as a group.
This article offers helpful tips and tricks for effectively planning and conducting outdoor games. With the right know-how, the planning and execution become much easier.
This game takes participants on a tour of the city—which they may or may not be familiar with—and teaches them to pay attention to details.
In this fun game of hide-and-seek, the goal is to avoid being found, because there’s no way to escape once you’re caught. Find the perfect hiding spot!
This game of tag requires not only creativity but also speed.
A respected American company director reveals the key to his professional success to a young reporter.
Materials needed: a rubber or plastic chicken or any other animal (preferably not made of plush, because it can get dirty)
Materials needed: as many chairs as there are participants, minus one
Materials needed: balloons, depending on the number of teams
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
This program was created for Poland as food for thought. The weekly plan could be done like this. However, it has more ideas on a separate sheet what you could still do.
Equipment: area marked off with tape
Materials: a blanket, tarp, or large piece of fabric
Materials: a blanket/tarpaulin/piece of fabric
Materials needed: a folded tarp or a blanket / piece of fabric × number of groups
Participants are divided into groups of 4–8 people and all climb onto the tarp.
Materials needed: balloons for each participant and several markers.
Materials needed: a table (coffee table; standard), bowls (at least one or more identical ones), or circles.
An easy game and perfect as an Ice Breaker at the start of some activity.
Be well prepared for emergencies in the youth group. Unfortunately, even we are not immune to accidents, illnesses, or tick bites.
A game of skill played with a five-liber coin for a cozy evening.
Everyone sits around a table.
This unique game of hide-and-seek requires not only speed but also good spatial awareness.
Are you planning to take your youth group to the pool and looking for some games you can play? Here are a few ideas.