Non-contact active games that practice social distancing
Low-movement, non-physical and non-contact
We'll say it up front - finding games that allow people to be active and at the same time maintain distance from one another is challenging. We've picked out ten games and activities that will all work well for social distancing at youth groups.
Some of the games might require a bit of modification. For example: Musical Statues will require players to dance on the spot and Captain's Orders will need to be played without the "group actions". You'll need to use your discretion when planning and playing these games.
Captain's Orders
This game is excellent for a competitive group. It tires everyone out really quickly and can provide a good...
True False Run
The group stands in the middle of a room (or if outside, between two markers eg cones). one wall...
Musical Statues
I usually call this game dance and stop, because then the rules are even easier to explain. Play music,...
Lima Bean Relay Race
Give each team member a straw. Place two tables about 10 feet apart. One the first table have a paper...
Rock Paper Scissors Evolution
This game is a fantastic group mixer ice breaker activity. Players must wander around the room and battle each...
Creative Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts can be epic fun and there are many different ways to do them. This "Creative" Scavenger Hunt...
Monsters inc. (sully says)
Works very similar to Simon says or just as a fun way of keeping everyone warm without the sully...
Rubber Band Cup Stacking
Players work together in teams to stack cups using a rubber band pulled by strings.
Simon Says
Simon Says is a kids game usually played with three or more people. One person is nominated to be...
Zone Soccer
A human-sized version of foosball. Players play a normal game of soccer, each needing to stay in their designated...
Crazy Quoits
A hand skill based game where players throw small hoops onto sticks worth different point values