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A simple little craft. A bookmark is melted together from 5 drinking straws.

Information about copyrights and when you are allowed to put a song on the YoungstarsWiki.

Balloon figures inspire children!

Here are the instructions for a swan.

Estimating distances takes some practice, but is worthwhile - especially in orienteering and outdoor programming.

Bet: You can't estimate the length of five 50-lappers strung together to within 10 mm?

This article is a Forum issue article and it is attached as a pdf below.

In this game, the goal is to collect as much money as possible. The one who has accumulated the most money has won.

After that, a "good" link can be made on the subject of money, earthly possessions. Possible Bible passages could be: Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:26 

Crafting a hot air balloon is not difficult

Here's the more challenging version to try

This article is a Forum booklet article.

In this game, participants are stimulated in their theatricality and fanaticism.

This devotion is a possible devotion on John 6:1-15 and can be found, for example, at the afternoon program to the feeding of the 5000 men can be used.

When the idea for a cross-country game is missing

... then why not try this one! It doesn't always have to be the spy game - right? Here the game is presented in the Fischer variant, but of course it can be adapted as you like.

This article is a Forum Heft article. 

Resolving conflicts with various game ideas - is that possible? Mediation can be a solution approach.

Cross golf takes golfers away from the perfectly manicured lawn and into the heart of nature!

Make a cake in the shape of a treasure chest.

The cake goes with, for example: a treasure hunt program, a seafaring camp, a pirate program, the story of the treasure in the field, to the main idea "You are valuable to God"

This quarter game is a great fun for both Jungschärler and Ameisli. You can play it outside in the quarter of the church or in case of emergency also inside. 

Location: in the forest

Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours

After Moses was found by Pharaoh's daughter, his family was allowed to look after him while he was still a baby. You have to know and be able to do a lot to look after a small child. The groups of approx. 3 children put their skills to the test at various posts. One group at a time is assigned to a post. One group wins at each post and the overall winning group receives a certificate per person.

The participants are driven by car to a place where they do not know so well. From this place the participants have to find their way back to the starting point

Adventure rooms can now be found in every major city. You are locked in a room and have to free yourself from it within a certain time. Simple adventure rooms can also be set up yourself and completed with children in a youth group afternoon

Here you will find some of the many ideas that were exhibited at the BESJ Team Weekend 17 in Huttwil at the idea vernissage. We hope you enjoy trying them out.

P.S.: The list is currently being constantly expanded, so it's worth coming back later...

This article describes how you can build a water rocket with simple material, which flies up to 50m high!

In another article, the construction of the launch pad is then described.

A short game in which you will definitely get colored.

A camp on the theme of the monk / Luther which was carried out by the Jungschar Ebnat-Kappel so.

A giant marble run is an afternoon activity that encourages creativity and collaboration.

Building rafts and navigating rivers and lakes is considered by many to be a dream outdoor experience and is associated with exciting stories such as Tom Sawyer. This article looks at different types of raft building and how they can be used in youth work.

A variation of British Bulldog.

Brittle is a sweet that is essentially caramelized sugar and almond flakes.

Vision and mission

Steps to a holistic programme

NCM 2014 Spain

YS in the local church

NCM 2015 Lithuania

A unified vision of the world and people

Integrated competence development

NCM (and BESJ) Switzerland 2017

NCM 2018 Bulgaria

NCM 2019 Odessa

TLT 1.0 trailblazer training

I run I help - sponsored run

This concept was implemented as part of the Besj League Zone Zurich. It is suitable for children and young people aged 9-16. It is intended to serve as a support for devotional preparation.

Viking Olympics



In the document below you will find a fun and entertaining sports block - a genuine Viking Olympics.

Have fun trying it out and customizing it :)

On various topics, costume contests can be made with the children. The disguises are made from everyday materials such as newspaper and tape.

Possible themes: Kings (e.g., on the story of David, Solomon).

Working with soapstone is a craft that inspires both girls and boys. Whether at summer camp or as a youth group afternoon, soapstone always goes and promotes the creativity of the children.

Make football playable with a special rule for groups with children of different ages.

This is a fun catching game.

A minimum of 15 people are needed.

A game of tag that was developed in a BESJ leadership course. Fits thematically with biblical stories where people are in prison (e.g. Peter, Paul).

A game to deepen the 1st commandment.

Two groups have to expand their territory with "gods". The group with the most points wins.

Bible passages:

• Matthew 13:24-30
• Matthew 13:36-43

Themes:

• Gospel reading
• who bears fruit?
• Bringing light into the world
• Jesus' return

This is a sample invitation that you can modify and use for your own EPA afternoon of detective-related experiences.

A Raben-Vertüferli from a clothespin.

Fitting e.g. to the story of Elijah and the ravens or to the main message: God cares for you.

Or to the Bible verse 1 Peter 5:7

The Vertüüferli is used as a magnetic note holder.