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Categories | Everyone needs a piece of paper and pen for this one. Down the left hand side, write the following categories: TV... 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>>> | |
Drop the lid | A huge favorite amongst young people, this is a circle based game involving a lid and holding hands... more>>> | |
Kiss the King's Ring | Equipment needed: Burger King paper crown Bath robe Pair of shorts 2 large class rings Blindfold a... more>>> | |
Wall Ball | Each player gets a ball and stands in a line facing a gym wall, so that each player is about 10 feet away from the wall. At a signal,... more>>> | |
Silent Signs | Each person creates their own unique 'sign' - a discrete action such as the peace sign, thumbs up or down, pat on the head, tap on the nose,... more>>> | |
The Animal Game | Each person begins by selecting an animal, and a noise/action associated with that animal. ... more>>> | |
Paper Airplane Horseshoes | Each kid makes a paper airplane and writes their name on it. Then take turns throwing it as close to a predetermined point as they... more>>> | |
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Dodgeball | A classic youth game that needs to be played in a place where balls cannot cause too much damage!... 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>>> | |
Zoom around the room | Covid 19 saw the need for Youth Leaders to think creatively about how to keep young people entertained during zoom calls, and one popular... more>>> | |
Streets and Alleys | A good physical chasing game... more>>> | |
Dirty Mouth | Buy 2 tubes of cheap toothpaste. Split the group into 2 teams. Have some sort of incentive or reward. Have each team... more>>> | |
Gargle a tune | Bring three or four people up the front. Show each person (discreetly) the name of a well known song. One at a time, they then... more>>> | |
Tape Grab | Before your students arrive, rip 3-4 inch pieces of colored tape (1 color per team... We usually play with two teams). Fold over about a half... more>>> | |
Relays | Basing a night / program around relays can be fun if you're creative. Basic Relay Race Setup: Team Formation:... more>>> | |
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Animal Kingdom | Ask kids to introduce themselves and say which of the following animals they most identify with: eagle, dolphin, lion, sparrow, whale, or... more>>> | |
Three Things Theatre | Ask for three volunteers to stand at the front of the group and prepare to do an improvisational skit. Ask a couple of members of... more>>> | |
Birdie on a Perch | Ask everyone to find a partner so everyone is paired up in groups of two. Have them decide who is the birdie and who is the perch. All... more>>> | |
Giant Board Games | As the title suggests, this idea for a game involves creating a 'giant' version of your favorite board game or games. Games that work... more>>> |
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