Team building activities and games
Blend-O-Rama
In this messy food game, contestants (two teams of two) face each other in three mini-games. The winner of...
Ultimate Soccer
Each team selects a "goalie" who will stand on a platform. The goal is to get the soccer ball...
Bible Rap-Off
Create two groups of as many as possible and give them a long bible verse each. Tell the two...
Cup Stack Relay
Line two teams up next to each other with a table a few metres away from the start of...
Family Feud
This is simply the old TV game revisited. Central to this game is a list of questions and survey...
Team Bump
Divide group into 2 teams and have them stand on opposite sides of basketball hoop in parallel lines. If playing...
Identity
Divide your group into 2 teams. Each person writes the name of a well known person they would like to...
Play Dough Pictionary
Split the group into groups of about 5 pleople and distribute them around the room. Each group is given a...
Ultimate Frisbee
Divide the group into 2 teams. Create a playing field with 2 "end zones" which are essentially rectangles marked out with 4...
Molecule
This simulation game is a great one to play on a youth camp. It involves a lot of running...
Celebrity Articulate
If you've ever played the famous board game "Articulate" then you'll love this game. It usually is easier to...
Human Relay
Each team stands in a straight line behind one another at the start line. When the relay commences the...
NetTag
Create two teams out of your youth group. We usually separate with girls vs boys but that's not necessary...
Vegemite Cheeks
You separate into 2 (or more) teams. Each group lines up in a single file. At the front of the...
Creationary
This game is called "Creationary" and works in a similar way to pictionary and sculptionary. You'll need a random...
Human Battleships
One of my favourite things is taking something normal and making it life-size. The game of battleships is great...
Key Game
You can do this with any amount of kids you would like (min of 5 kids per team) the more...
Shoe Wars
This game is really simple and so much fun. You divide the room with some kind of dividers. You...
Speed Cricket
This game has proven to be a real hit. We play it inside after our bible study has finished....
Tug of Water War!
Before the game starts place all the objects at a hidden place where you it is not too difficult...
Simple Word Games
There are many simple word games you can find at the website listed. Some of them can be played...
Skit Night
We came up with this at our first lock-in 3 years ago and it is one of our most requested...
Talkin Bout Your Generation
Played this game in a fairly large youth group but could work for smaller groups too! If you are...
The Ultimate Quiz
Divide the group into teams of between 5 and ten people (If you are running a camp with small groups,...
Bacon
An action oriented game good for medium and large sized groups. Similar to football and ultimate, two teams try...
Helium Stick
You can do this team building activity with a single group (maybe as an team growth activity for your...
Rescue Relay
Preparation: 1. Tie each life saving device (we used empty cordial bottles) to a separate rope 2. Set out a start...
Bases
Bases An Outdoor Team Game Overview: Bases is a fast-paced outdoor game that combines elements of Capture the Flag,...
Chinese Kickball
This is kind of like a normal game of kickball except there is only one pitcher--no outfielders, and everyone...
Newspaper Hockey
This is a fantastic game that gets even the quite kids involved. This game can be played with 10-25...
The Human Slingshot
It's an exhilarating, fast-paced game that involves four people slinging each other back and forth within a human sized...
Zip Zap Boing
Rules are simple. Everyone stands in a circle and one person starts the throwing. If you throw the ball...
Creative Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts can be epic fun and there are many different ways to do them. This "Creative" Scavenger Hunt...
Going Up or Going Down?
You start by splitting everyone up into teams of two. Everyone is standing and has their backs against each...
Bag Of Goodies
Gather all kinds of really horrible foods - ones that are quick to open and eat. For instance, baby...
Giants, Wizards, and Elves
Summary: An icebreaker / action oriented game good for medium and large sized groups. Similar to a game of rock,...
Velcro Puzzle Beanie Relay
This game has worked brilliantly every time I've played it at my youth group. It's one of those games...
Speed Ball
Divide the kids into two teams, even numbers of guys and girls on both team work best! Make one...
Straws and Rubberbands
1) Each person gets a straw 2) The straw must be held using their mouth 3) They have to pass the rubberband...
Aardvark Race
Set the game up by having two lots of two bowls facing each other. One on one side of...
Messy Doughnut Eating Competition
Tie the doughtnut to a string. Split the group into pairs - each pair being a "team". One people...
Extreme Cake Decorating
This game requires a fair bit of trouble and preparedness, but it's worth it if you have the time....
Target Tag
Prep: have each person write their name on a piece of paper and fold it in half. Each person...
Zombie Tag
Split into teams of two. One person is the zombie and is blindfolded. The other person guides the zombie...
Capture the Flag
Capture the flag is one of the most popular wide games ever and is great to play on a...
Fruit Surgery
This game is best played in teams of three or less. Each team will get a fruit item (banana,...
Spot The Difference
Divide your group into two teams. Stand the first group in a line facing the second group. The second...
Big Ball Volleyball
1. Sort your youth group into two teams and then move them to the volleyball court laid out earlier. 2. With...