Ice breakers (or get to know you games) are an important part of running sessions for groups - they help people relax, let their guard down and be themselves. Incorporate these into your planning especially if your group contains new people.
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Water Weight Loss | Also known as StuffIt and HugIt You will need two large T-shirts that someone does not mind re-washing/donating. Two thin nylon ropes,... more>>> | |
Toilet brush hockey | This is a simple, low cost version of hockey. It will cost around $20 for supplies. Supplies Needed: One... more>>> | |
Balloon Smash | To prepare for this game, you need two balloons for each person in your group (plus some spares for those that might break whilst you're inflating... more>>> | |
Trivia night | A trivia night can take many forms, from being a fundraiser... more>>> | |
Elephant Tag | A simple tag based game requiring no equipment or preparation time... more>>> | |
Paper Telephone | Separate into groups of 5-7 people each. Have each group sit around a table. Give a blank sheet of paper to each participant. Everyone... more>>> | |
Snort | Snort is a pretty simple game and loads of fun!Everyone starts in a circle facing inwards. One player then "snorts" another... more>>> | |
Banana split in the mouth | This game is hilarious and fun for all! Prep: Gather all ingredients for banana... more>>> | |
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Stack Em | Have everyone grab and chair and arrange themselves in a circle and sit in the seats. The leader will call out "Everyone... more>>> | |
Anyone who? | People then have to find someone in the room who fits the criteria, and have them sign or initial their name in the box ... more>>> | |
Paper Airplane Horseshoes | Each kid makes a paper airplane and writes their name on it. Then take turns throwing it as close to a predetermined point as they... more>>> | |
The Moooo game | Take 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>>> | |
Tape Grab | Before 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>>> | |
Bad Bowling | Ten Pin Bowling for Youth Groups with a twist!... more>>> | |
Bibbidy Bop Bop | Everyone sits on chairs in a circle. Choose someone to stand in the middle. This person then points at someone and says "Bibbidy Bop... more>>> | |
Chinese Pictionary | This game is a cross between Chinese Whispers and Pictionary. Divide your group up into teams of 4. Ask the... more>>> | |
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Extreme Wallyball | This game involves a medium to large size room, a beach ball and 2-3 long tables and 8-12 folding chairs. To set up, place the tables... more>>> | |
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>>> | |
Animal Farm | This 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>>> | |
Blanket Volleyball | An interesting and fun variation to the more traditional style of volleyball... more>>> |
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