Outdoor Games for Youth
Not every game that works indoors will work outdoors. Here is a list of games and activities specifically for when you're headed outdoors!
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| Fresh | This is a really difficult game to describe how to play, but once you understand and get the hang of it, it really is a great game. Fresh... more>>> |  |
| Magic Carpet | Split into teams of 8 to 12 people. Each team will be given a large piece of paper, towel, or rug as a magic carpet and all team members... more>>> | |
| Crab Soccer | Split up into two teams. Each team lines up on one side of a small soccer field, with goals at either end. The goals can be proper... more>>> | |
| Reverse photo scavenger hunt | Instead of the usual photo scavenger hunt, this idea involves... more>>> | |
| Hunt the Leader | This was one of my favorites. We would take the youth group to a large shopping mall or main street (depending if it's day or night)... more>>> | |
| The Joust | Put people into groups of two. You'll need two stockings (or knee highs), eggs, and 2 foam swimming noodles. Within... more>>> | |
| Grog | GROG is a very active, play after dark game. You also need a building that is conducive to running and hiding. The only equipment... more>>> | |
| I didn't catch your name | A simple get-to-know-you game, ideal for groups where people don't know each other's names that well. The aim of the game is to learn... more>>> | |
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| Line up | This game is good if you need a quick 5 minute icebreaker or time filler. It works best for groups of 10 or more people. The leader... more>>> | |
| Dog Wash A Thon | A unique fundraising idea guaranteed to be fun (and messy!)... more>>> | |
| Poison | Poison is a good physical game to get people moving. It's also not as dangerous as it sounds!... more>>> | |
| Halloween | Like it or not, Halloween is an annual... more>>> | |
| The Amazing Race... to Christ | This idea is like similar to other amazing races but with a definite twist. ... more>>> | |
| Group Hug in Motion | The entire group will link up (arms around shoulders) to make a complete circle or square. Everyone moves in the same directions that are... more>>> | |
| Give it up | This is a good activity for lock-ins and other longer term periods. First build a large cross using 4x4's. It should be pretty tall. Or, as... more>>> | |
| Random Acts of Kindness | This isn't really a game but more a general... more>>> | |
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| Cheeto toss | Super easy, messy, fun game! Can work with small groups or at a Kids Camp up on stage.Have a few groups of two people. One person... more>>> | |
| Look Up Look Down | Arrange people in a circle (max 15-20 people per circle) and ask everyone to look down. When the leader says "Look up"... more>>> | |
| Kiss the King's Ring | Equipment needed: Burger King paper crown Bath robe Pair of shorts 2 large class rings Blindfold a... more>>> | |
| Water Balloon Toss | Supplies Needed: Water Balloons Pair everyone up in two's. Have the group form two shoulder to shoulder lines with everyone facing... more>>> | |
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