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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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>>> | |
The shoe game | This is a good short game to help your group mix it up a bit. Sit everyone in a circle, tell everyone to take off their left... more>>> | |
Picture Consequences | Sit everyone in a circle and give each person... more>>> | |
Rattlesnake | The group sits down in a circle. One person is chosen to be "it". Blindfold the youth and spin them in circles. Hand one other... more>>> | |
Matthew Mark Luke John | Sit everyone in a circle. Each seat is assigned a name or number, starting with Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, one, two, three, four, etc.... 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>>> | |
He said She said | Give each person a pencil and piece of paper. Have each person start a story by writing one line. They then must pass the piece... more>>> | |
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Name Toss | For this game, all you need is a pool noodle or a pillow... something that won't hurt if you got hit with it!Have your group sit in... 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>>> | |
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>>> | |
Poison | Poison is a good physical game to get people moving. It's also not as dangerous as it sounds!... more>>> | |
Heads down Thumbs Up | I can clearly remember playing this game when I was about 9 or 10 years old. It was my favorite game to play at school (in the classroom... more>>> | |
Wink Murder | Wink Murder is a classic game that has been around for decades! Everyone sits in a circle, and a leader goes and picks... more>>> | |
Do I know you? | Pair up the children. In those pairs number them 1 and 2. Get number 1's to create a circle. Then number two's stand in the middle... 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>>> | |
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Crossword names | A good game for groups that are relatively new, this activity will encourage people to learn each other's names. Give each person... more>>> | |
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>>> | |
Underground Church | This game has been submitted by Joshua - thanks... more>>> | |
Dodgeball | A classic youth game that needs to be played in a place where balls cannot cause too much damage!... more>>> |
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