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The night's rest is a much discussed topic in most camps. Here are some basic thoughts and experiences about it. You have had other experiences? Then feel free to add to this article!
In this article you will find two lists. The basic list contains the components that are on the packing list for (almost) every camp
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.
In this article, you'll learn how homesickness develops, how to reduce the likelihood of it happening in the first place, and what to do when a child is homesick.
To get to know the children's parents better, they can be invited to a meal. The meal is prepared with the children and the parents can only come at the arranged time, sit down and enjoy the cooked meal.
A game of skill with coins that have to be thrown up and caught again with the same hand.
The children/teenagers will cook a meal without the use of normal kitchen utensils.
Кak да се вземе кокошката, без да се разбере у кого?
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.
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.
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.
Background of the idea is an own game, which I designed in my spare time for home, but which can also be played in the youth group.
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 universal dress is versatile.
Public relations means to communicate consciously with the public. This can be done, for example, by pushing newspaper articles or organising events that are specifically for the public (or a certain target group) (e.g. children's weeks).
Here you can find all the articles and posts that were created at the BESJ Teamweekend 12 in Huttwil. We wish you a lot of fun trying them out
The basic aim of this post run is to tell the story in a way that is as accessible as possible to the children. Because this story (Exodus 12:34 to Exodus 14:4) is about the people of Israel being on the move, the group is also on the move during the program.
Company Tycoon is a city game that has proven itself as an alternative to
Mr. X, especially in smaller towns.
The game is afternoon filling (about 2,5-3h).
Cool song to start or finish the meal.
The circle bundle is a knot used to connect two bars that are perpendicular to each other.
Prerequisites: Mast throw, Samaritan
Bumm! is a concentration game in which you have to count.
Information about copyrights and when you are allowed to put a song on the YoungstarsWiki.
The team success factors form a model in which the most important aspects of teamwork are highlighted. If there are problems in the team, these criteria can be used to investigate the causes. The model was developed by Marvin Weisbord
A game in which you can experience experiential communication disorder.
A simple little craft. A bookmark is melted together from 5 drinking straws.
Chain trapping is similar to pair trapping, with the difference that you don't separate.
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.
The management cycle is a guideline for rational action
A Hollywood swing is a relatively simple way to extend the infrastructure of a campsite. It can also be easily set up with children.
In tent camps it is important to be able to build a functioning infrastructure. This article provides an overview of possible camp buildings. The camp buildings have to be adapted to different aspects:
camp duration, camp size, camp site, age of the participants, season and fun of building
How can I take good photos? This article has some tips on how to do that.
Taking photos is easier than shooting movies.
With the help of craft sheets can create beautiful works of art. The templates can be downloaded as a PDF and printed. Since the templates were created by professionals, you can assume a high quality.
A little gimmick, especially for younger children.
This terrain game is usually played in larger cities. With the help of sporadic clues to the whereabouts of the unknown "Mister X", he is pursued by several groups with the aim of identifying and capturing him. The game is based on the board game "Scotland Yard"
Whoever has done it before knows that explaining and leading games is not always the easiest task. The following tips and instructions should help you to become even better at it
A simple technique to encourage children to provide brief feedback.
Mörderlis is a very simple group game.
The players stand in a circle.
Various variations on how to form teams for games, for example.
A simple, very popular dessert. Ideal for making by/on the campfire.
A collection of good ideas for JS afternoons that don't belong to any particular quarterly theme.
A relatively large amount of money can be saved in certain areas with little effort at Jungschar camps. This article is a collection of tips on how to keep the financial expenditure as small as possible
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!
A sheet of paper is cut through with a straight cut, resulting in several sections which can be used for a devotion.
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)
The ladder game in large format works similar to the normal one.
It might be just the thing for crafting activities in winter!
Videos are a very effective public relations tool in youth ministry.
There are very many ways in which videos can be used. For example, you can make promotional videos, camp review videos, or pre-event videos for special events.
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).
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