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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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>>> | |
Newspaper in shoe | Not 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>>> | |
Paper Airplane Competition | A paper airplane contest is a simple yet enjoyable activity that can engage your youth group's creativity and sense of competition. It's a... more>>> | |
Pass the parcel | Everyone'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>>> | |
Peanut Butter River | For 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>>> | |
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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>>> | |
Play Ball | (Idea from dinner time mister wolf) One kid stands up the front with his back to the group. The rest of the group start... more>>> | |
Poison | Poison is a good physical game to get people moving. It's also not as dangerous as it sounds!... more>>> | |
Random Acts of Kindness | This isn't really a game but more a general... 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>>> | |
Relays | Basing a night / program around relays can be fun if you're creative. Basic Relay Race Setup: Team Formation:... more>>> | |
Reverse photo scavenger hunt | Instead of the usual photo scavenger hunt, this idea involves... more>>> | |
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament | We all know the Rock Paper Scissors game. But can you... more>>> | |
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Sardines | "Sardines" is a fun and suspenseful variation of hide-and-seek that can be especially enjoyable for youth groups. In this game, one person... more>>> | |
Shave the balloon | Divide into groups of 3 or 4. Each group gets a balloon covered in shaving cream, and a razor. Their job is to shave the balloon. ... more>>> | |
Stack Em | Have everyone grab and chair and arrange themselves in a circle and sit in the seats. The leader will call out "Everyone... more>>> | |
Survivor Night | A Survivor themed night for your group... more>>> |
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