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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| Down Down Down | A simple easy to play ball game ... 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>>> |  |
| 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
| Trust Fall | Split people into groups of three. Two people face each other and interlock hands. Put a blindfold on the 3rd person. They... more>>> | |
| Toss a name game | Stand everyone in a circle. The leader then says his/her name and then throws a tennis ball to the person to their left. ... 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
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| Water Balloon Toss | Supplies Needed: Water Balloons Pair everyone up in two's. Have the group form two shoulder to shoulder lines with everyone facing... more>>> | |
| The Moooo game | Take a 3 youths to be out of earshot. Explain to the rest of the youth that when the first youth player(a) comes back in the room that he/she... 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>>> | |
| Record breaking night | The whole concept is to have a series of 'records' and try and break them. Ideas or examples include: who has... 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>>> | |
| Best Friends and Worst Enemies | A short fun physical game to help get people moving... more>>> | |
| Banana split in the mouth | This game is hilarious and fun for all! Prep: Gather all ingredients for banana... more>>> | |
| Blanket Volleyball | An interesting and fun variation to the more traditional style of volleyball... more>>> | |
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| Frozen T's | This game is literally an icebreaker! It requires... 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>>> | |
| 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>>> | |
| The Amazing Race... to Christ | This idea is like similar to other amazing races but with a definite twist. ... more>>> | |
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