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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| 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>>> |  |
| 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>>> | |
| Halloween | Like it or not, Halloween is an annual... more>>> | |
| Have you ever | Setup chairs... more>>> | |
| Human Hungry Hippo | Most people have... 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 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
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| 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>>> | |
| Ice cream whistle race | Preparation Make balls of ice cream with a whistle hidden in the centre of it. Mix in some sour gummy worms... more>>> | |
| Jug N Jog | Jug N Jog is a fun group game that combines elements of tag and teamwork. Here are instructions on how to play: Objective: The... more>>> | |
| Kiss the King's Ring | Equipment needed: Burger King paper crown Bath robe Pair of shorts 2 large class rings Blindfold a... more>>> | |
| Lap Sit | This 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>>> | |
| Lifesize Battleship | Split your group into two teams. Setup the room with a divider down the middle (like a sheet) and play life-size battleship. Have people lie... 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
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| Look Up Look Down | Arrange people in a circle (max 15-20 people per circle) and ask everyone to look down. When the leader says "Look up"... 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
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