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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Caterpillar Race | Form teams of equal size, with five to seven players on each team (3 also works). Have kids think up one-syllable names for their teams. Then... more>>> | |
Exciting life awards | This game is a creative way for people to get to know each other in pairs and then in a wider group... more>>> | |
Photo night | Split into groups of 4-5 (make sure there's one leader in each group), and give each group a camera (or they can use their phones if they... more>>> | |
Human Knot | Everyone stands in a close circle - puts both hands out - and randomly grabs hold of someone else's hand, creating a massive knot! Without... more>>> | |
Two Truths and a Lie | A great get to know you game! Everyone in the group has to think of three things to share about themselves - 2 must be true but one... more>>> | |
Mine Field | This game teaches kids the value of communication and trust. It works best if you have a large area, indoor or outdoor. Setup... 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>>> | |
Newspaper in shoe | Not really a game but a good thought provoking activity that can work well at the end of a devotional or youth service. Collect a... more>>> | |
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Grab the finger | Get everyone to stand in a circle, with their arms out either side. Tell people to put their left palm up, and right finger pointing... more>>> | |
Marshmallow Tower | For this game, you need packet(s) of marshmallows and packet(s) of spaghetti.Split the group into two or more teams. Generally... more>>> | |
Pass the parcel | Everyone's heard of "Pass the Parcel", so you might think this sounds a bit lame as a youth group game, but it can work well if you add a... more>>> | |
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament | We all know the Rock Paper Scissors game. But can you... more>>> | |
Dress Up | This isn't strictly a game but a group of ideas to help add a twist to any activity... more>>> | |
Peanut Butter River | For this game you need two ropes to represent the banks of a river. The goal is to have the group cross the river. Give the team... more>>> | |
Copycat | Start by getting everyone in the group to stand in a circle facing inwards. Then pick one person and send them out of the room. ... more>>> | |
Down Down Down | A simple easy to play ball game ... more>>> | |
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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>>> | |
Elephant Tag | A simple tag based game requiring no equipment or preparation time... more>>> | |
Light in the darkness | This is a great, fun game for leading into topics like spiritual warfare, reaching the lost, etc. This is best played with... 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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