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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| Human Rock Paper Scissors | If you don't know the game "Rock Paper Scissors", it involves two players selecting then simultaneously revealing their choice of Paper, Rock... 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>>> | |
| Human Hungry Hippo | Most people have... more>>> |  |
| Have you ever | Setup chairs... more>>> | |
| Halloween | Like it or not, Halloween is an annual... 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
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| 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>>> | |
| Geometry Drill | This icebreaker will help group members understand what it takes to lead a group. It will also give kids a chance to get to know each... more>>> | |
| Frozen T's | This game is literally an icebreaker! It requires... more>>> | |
| Frisbee Golf | As 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
| Elephant Tag | A simple tag based game requiring no equipment or preparation time... more>>> | |
| Drop the lid | A huge favorite amongst young people, this is a circle based game involving a lid and holding hands... more>>> | |
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| Dress Up | This isn't strictly a game but a group of ideas to help add a twist to any activity... more>>> | |
| Down Down Down | A simple easy to play ball game ... more>>> | |
| Dog Wash A Thon | A unique fundraising idea guaranteed to be fun (and messy!)... 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>>> | |
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