Outdoor Games for Youth

Outdoor Games

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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Kiss the King's RingEquipment needed: Burger King paper crown Bath robe Pair of shorts 2 large class rings Blindfold a... more>>>4 shiney stars
Drop the lidA huge favorite amongst young people, this is a circle based game involving a lid and holding hands... more>>>4 shiney stars
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>>>3.5 shiney stars
Human KnotEveryone stands in a close circle - puts both hands out - and randomly grabs hold of someone else's hand, creating a massive knot!  Without... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Pass the parcelEveryone'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>>>3.5 shiney stars
Peanut Butter RiverFor 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>>>3.5 shiney stars
A Perfect SquareFor this game you'll need a long rope and several blind folds. Gather the group together, have them sit in a circle and place their... more>>>4 shiney stars
Marshmallow TowerFor this game, you need packet(s) of marshmallows and packet(s) of spaghetti.Split the group into two or more teams.  Generally... more>>>3.5 shiney stars


Exciting life awardsThis game is a creative way for people to get to know each other in pairs and then in a wider group... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Caterpillar RaceForm 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>>>3.5 shiney stars
GrogGROG is a very active, play after dark game. You also need a building that is conducive to running and hiding. The only equipment... more>>>4 shiney stars
Grab the fingerGet 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>>>3.5 shiney stars
Stack EmHave everyone grab and chair and arrange themselves in a circle and sit in the seats.  The leader will call out "Everyone... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Dog Wash A ThonA unique fundraising idea guaranteed to be fun (and messy!)... more>>>4 shiney stars
Human Rock Paper ScissorsIf you don't know the game "Rock Paper Scissors", it involves two players selecting then simultaneously revealing their choice of Paper, Rock... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Reverse photo scavenger huntInstead of the usual photo scavenger hunt, this idea involves... more>>>4 shiney stars


Jug N JogJug N Jog is a fun group game that combines elements of tag and teamwork. Here are instructions on how to play: Objective: The... more>>>3.5 shiney stars
Newspaper in shoeNot 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>>>3.5 shiney stars
PoisonPoison is a good physical game to get people moving.  It's also not as dangerous as it sounds!... more>>>4 shiney stars
Tic Tac Toe TriviaPreparation: List of questionsTic Tac Toe board Large Area (inside or outside) Youth will be split up into two groups-... more>>>4 shiney stars
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