Outdoor Games for Youth

Outdoor Games

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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Group Hug in MotionThe entire group will link up (arms around shoulders) to make a complete circle or square. Everyone moves in the same directions that are... more>>>4 shiney stars
Light in the darknessThis is a great, fun game for leading into topics like spiritual warfare, reaching the lost, etc.   This is best played with... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Banana split in the mouthThis game is hilarious and fun for all! Prep: Gather all ingredients for banana... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Survivor NightA Survivor themed night for your group... more>>>4 shiney stars
Dress UpThis isn't strictly a game but a group of ideas to help add a twist to any activity... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Give it upThis 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>>>4 shiney stars
Random Acts of KindnessThis isn't really a game but more a general... more>>>4 shiney stars
Stack EmHave everyone grab and chair and arrange themselves in a circle and sit in the seats.  The leader will call out "Everyone... more>>>3.5 shiney stars


Cheeto tossSuper 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>>>4 shiney stars
Look Up Look DownArrange people in a circle (max 15-20 people per circle) and ask everyone to look down.  When the leader says "Look up"... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
The Moooo gameTake a 3 youths to be out of earshot. Explain to the rest of the youth that when the first youth player(a) comes back in the room that he/she... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Kiss the King's RingEquipment needed: Burger King paper crown Bath robe Pair of shorts 2 large class rings Blindfold a... more>>>4 shiney stars
Tape GrabBefore your students arrive, rip 3-4 inch pieces of colored tape (1 color per team... We usually play with two teams). Fold over about a half... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Water Balloon TossSupplies Needed: Water Balloons Pair everyone up in two's. Have the group form two shoulder to shoulder lines with everyone facing... more>>>4 shiney stars
Trust FallSplit people into groups of three.   Two people face each other and interlock hands. Put a blindfold on the 3rd person.  They... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Frisbee GolfAs the name suggests, this game is just like golf, but with frisbees for balls and baskets for holes.   Get hold of as many baskets... more>>>4 shiney stars


Do you really know me?Everyone needs a pen and paper. Have everyone sit in a circle and place a bowl in the center. To start, everyone writes down one thing that... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Animal FarmThis is a quick, fun activity to divide your group into smaller groups.   Give each person a card or post-it note with the name... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Human Rock Paper ScissorsIf you don't know the game "Rock Paper Scissors", it involves two players selecting then simultaneously revealing their choice of Paper, Rock... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Lap SitThis game can be run with medium to large sized groups and is a good one to teach the concept of trust.   Make a big circle and... more>>>4 shiney stars
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