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It is very difficult to estimate how much load a rope may be subjected to. This article is intended to raise awareness that even modern ropes should not be tightened arbitrarily and to show which loads are permissible. (incl. Excel file)
This is a game that is based on the board game "The Settlers of Catan". However, it has been adapted so that it can be played as a terrain game.
Data:
- Age group 7 to 14 years
- More than 8 participants
- Indoors in a hall or outdoors in the city
- At least 3 leaders
- Between an hour and an hour and a half
A book summary of the book "Robin Hood" by Howard Pyle.
Each of the 15 chapters is briefly summarized in key words.
The summary can be a help e.g. to develop the storyline for a Robin Hood SoLa.
Age: 9-14
Heads: 1-2
Learning Bible verses by heart is a good way to deepen core messages. This can be done in a fun and playful way, so that children as well as leaders can learn Bible verses by heart without much effort or expense
Memorization should take no more than 15 minutes. With the different game variations in advance, however, it can take longer in total.
It can be used at the beginning of the devotion as an introduction or at the end of the devotion as a consolidation. The Bible verses, which are learned by heart, should always be linked in the context of a core biblical message.
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).
A great way to act out Bible stories or other stories in a devotional is with Playmobil.
In this article I give you some tips and ideas.
Brief instructions for setting up a carousel in pioneering work.
See also Building a carousel
The tether knot is suitable for tying people up. It is further developed from the pole knot.
The Berliner (also known as the Bernina) is a bivouac made from 8 military sheets. Depending on the luggage, four to six people can sleep in it.
Data:
- Age group 7 to 14 years
- In equal place
- At least 3 supervisors
- About 30 min.
This article describes the construction of a launch pad for the water rocket, for which you can also find the building instructions here on Youngstarswiki.
Background information, suggestions for program design, food for thought for Jungscharn afternoons
The variety of different games with a parachute is enormous and can inspire a large number of children or adults at once. Here you will find all kinds of ideas for different figures and movement sequences. In addition to coordination and cooperation, fun is definitely not neglected in this group game.
Mörderlis is a very simple group game.
The players stand in a circle.
Who is who? What happened where? Who said what? Test your Bible knowledge and find out what you already know and where you still have gaps. How can you incorporate Bible knowledge into your program? What about participants who don't know anything?
Find all the important information about Morse code as a transmission technology here.
Here are instructions to create a dart with a needle, 4 matches, a little thread and a piece of paper.
An entertaining village game in which the young warriors are sent to Jericho as scouts to solve tricky puzzles and gather important information about the city and its inhabitants.
The aim of the Technik-Sternli is to teach children age-appropriate Jungschart techniques. The fire game is ideal for the Ameisli, Jungschi and aspirant / teen level to playfully apply or test how to make a fire.
Location: in the forest
Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
The well-known "sink ships" as an active game for indoors or outdoors.
The classic game Cards against Humanity with its black humor is available in all possible variations. Now also available in a youngsters' version and a little more suitable for children.
A night game for at least 12 (optimally 20) 8-12 year olds where participants need to pay close attention and where a fun mix of action and tactics is created that experience shows is really fun for kids and leaders.
The materials are intended for a leisure time or camp of six to eight days. As a framework story, the children accompany Asterix and Obelix in their challenge to repair Majestix's trophy. Seven stories from the life of Paul were chosen to match the travel adventure of Asterix and Obelix.
The aim of this game is to collect signatures for the given categories as quickly as possible.
The labyrinth is a kind of post run with 44 posts. The correct solution of a post always results in the next post to be approached. If you choose the wrong solution, you have to wait a little longer
Here's how to make an edible crocodile from a cucumber.
The cucumber crocodile goes with, for example:
-A jungle program / party
-To the story of Joseph in Egypt (Nile crocodile)
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.
Two groups shoot each other down. Whoever is hit goes to heaven.
Also known as "Völki".
The Sarasani is a large group tent, woven from military banners. A Sarasani can be built in a variety of sizes, depending on how many sheets are used and how tall the structure is.
The Sarasani is knotted from three squares of canvas. In theory, the shape of a Sarasani corresponds to a tetrahedron (pyramid with 3 edges).
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.
The ridge tent is a tubular tent made from a rectangular tarpaulin or rectangular military sheets knotted together.
A ridge tent unit (2 military tarpaulins) offers space for 2-3 people.
Note: This article deals exclusively with the ridge tent as a military canvas bivouac with 2 canvases per unit.
This article describes how to make a simple arrow bow from old bed slats.
Here you can find out how you can use cotton pads and wax to make fire starters with the children
A respected American company director reveals the key to his professional success to a young reporter. Using the image of the shepherd, his leadership and handling of the sheep, he vividly shows how we should lead people. He describes seven recipes for success.
1. Always know the exact condition of your flock
2. Discover the caliber of your sheep
3. Help your sheep to identify with you
4. Ensure the safety of your pasture
5. Your staff with which you lead
6. Your stick with which you correct
7. The heart of the shepherd
This is a summary of the book:
"Youth Ministry with Vision"
by Doug Fields from Projection J Publishing.
ISBN: 3-89490-318-X
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 :)
Instructions on how to make an arrow bow from a PVC pipe
The circle bundle is a knot used to connect two bars that are perpendicular to each other.
Prerequisites: Mast throw, Samaritan
Time the kids with a mega scrabble!
The Adventure Camp post run will "de-ice" your teens, too
With the compressed air in the balloon, these boats swim fast and quite a long distance. Try different hoses, tubes, woods, balloons and tapers (narrowing at the air outlet) and see with which setting you get the farthest.
From back to front, the Bible is characterized by the story of salvation as well as historical events. In our new semester we have the theme "D'Jungschi voll im Element" - The Jungschar totally in the element, and we are dealing with the elements: earth, fire, water, air (wind) and gold. The spiritual concept is based on an event from the history of salvation.
So we start at the beginning of the Bible and finish at the end of the Bible - and all that in just five afternoons - not bad, eh? Of course, we cannot deal with the whole story, but only with some very central events - so-called key passages, otherwise we would never be able to do this!
Action-packed game in three phases that takes into account the different needs of ants and young warriors and is perfect for an introduction to the story of Noah!