Relaxed games for junior youth

Page 1 of 2 (52 games found)

Mix & Meet

This is a really fun and simple (and yummy) small group get to know you game. Get each person...

video-call junior relaxed icebreakers play-anywhere cooperative quick no-mess under-20-dollars hot-topic

Teeth

Everyone sits in a circle. Each player chooses a fruit or vegetable. Player A says their fruit/veggie, then...

junior icebreakers relaxed no-prep video-call play-anywhere all-on-all quick no-mess no-cost hot-topic

Sardines

This is a game that we always play at my youth group. I guess it's kind of a reverse...

wide junior relaxed camp large-groups night no-prep play-anywhere cooperative standard no-mess no-cost

Animal Noise Game

A great ice breaker game which is sure to lighten the mood and get people feeling comfortable around one...

music junior icebreakers relaxed circle no-prep video-call non-contact play-anywhere cooperative quick no-mess no-cost

The Tangled Chain

Get everyone to huddle in a group in the middle of the room and join each hand with someone...

team-building small-groups junior icebreakers relaxed large-groups no-prep play-anywhere cooperative quick no-mess no-cost hot-topic

In The Tomb, Out of the Tomb

Draw a long line using yarn or masking tape. Have the children line up in a straight line facing...

junior relaxed large-groups no-prep play-anywhere all-on-all standard no-mess no-cost

Drip Drip Drop

Kind like duck duck goose but with water. Everyone sits in a circle and the game begins just like...

water junior icebreakers relaxed circle play-anywhere cooperative standard no-mess no-cost

True or False?

A great way to reinforce what has just been taught... Instead of the traditional pop-quiz to see how much...

small-groups junior relaxed video-call non-contact play-anywhere cooperative quick some-mess no-cost

Blind Man's Journey

Sometimes i just can't work out why kids like some games, but my younger group LOVES this game. Blindfold...

team-building junior relaxed large-groups play-anywhere cooperative standard no-mess no-cost

Heads or Tails?

A good game for revising what has been learnt. Similar to heads or tails, person up the front asks...

junior relaxed large-groups video-call non-contact play-anywhere all-on-all quick no-mess no-cost

Lego Brick Testament Bible Story

1. Find the story or book of the Bible you want to teach to your group at www.TheBrickTestament.com....

junior duel relaxed artistic indoors cooperative quick no-mess under-20-dollars

Poetry in Motion

This is a nice quiet activity when you've got a small cozy group and have some time to kill....

junior icebreakers relaxed artistic circle play-anywhere up-front-duel standard no-mess no-cost

Swamp Crossing

Divide group into two teams. Give each team 3 "rocks" (construction paper cutouts about 1 1/2' x 1 1/2'). Make a start...

team-building junior relaxed play-anywhere multiple-teams quick no-mess no-cost

Sound Effects

Divide into groups of 5-6. Give each group a recording device and a list of sound effects. The object...

music junior relaxed play-anywhere up-front-duel long no-mess no-cost

Tic Tac Toe

Set up 9 chairs like a noughts and crosses board. Form two teams and direct questions to alternate teams. If...

team-building junior relaxed indoors multiple-teams quick no-mess no-cost

Musical Chairs

A timeless classic kids party game! Set up some chairs in a circle (always make sure there is 1 less...

music junior relaxed large-groups circle play-anywhere all-on-all quick some-mess no-cost

Wink Them To Sleep

14 Jan 2022 - This is an updated version of "Wink Murder" Arrange the whole group seated in a circle and...

no-prep junior relaxed non-contact indoors cooperative standard no-mess no-cost

In The River

All you need is a straight line - like a rope or a hose or a line on a...

junior duel relaxed active large-groups no-prep non-contact play-anywhere all-on-all quick no-mess no-cost

Trains

Everybody sits in a circle holding hands, you nominate 2 people to be 'stations' and 1 person to sit in the...

junior relaxed no-prep play-anywhere cooperative quick no-mess no-cost

Animals

The Group sits on chairs around in a circle with the odd man out standing in the middle trying...

junior icebreakers relaxed no-prep indoors cooperative standard no-mess no-cost

The Yes No Game

It's a great game to play while going on a walk or playing another game or to play on...

junior duel drama relaxed play-anywhere all-on-all standard no-mess no-cost

Steal The Keys

Put the keys in the metal bowl, and place it under the chair. Everyone makes a wide circle around...

small-groups junior relaxed active large-groups play-anywhere cooperative quick no-mess no-cost

Table Topics

This is an excellent ice breaker activity in it's simplest form! If you haven't heard of "Table Topics" before,...

small-groups junior icebreakers relaxed non-contact play-anywhere cooperative standard no-mess over-20-dollars

Guess Who's Under The Blankets

This game can be played with 2-? players, but it is best with 4-10. Players take turns being the...

junior relaxed indoors all-on-all standard some-mess no-cost

Alphabet Concentration

This can be played in a pair, a small group or a larger crowd - but the more people...

junior drama relaxed small-groups large-groups no-prep play-anywhere cooperative quick no-mess no-cost

Printable Mazes

OK, a bit boring I know, but I have used the mazes found at KrazyDad's site (http://www.krazydad...

junior relaxed indoors cooperative quick no-mess no-cost

Simple Word Games

There are many simple word games you can find at the website listed. Some of them can be played...

team-building junior icebreakers duel relaxed large-groups play-anywhere cooperative quick no-mess no-cost

Moshi Moshi

This is the Japanese version of Telephone. Sit in a circle. Pick one person to be "IT" - that...

junior relaxed no-prep play-anywhere all-on-all quick no-mess no-cost

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

All participants sit in a circle. The leader begins, saying "Ali Baba and the forty thieves" while doing a...

junior drama relaxed no-prep play-anywhere cooperative quick no-mess no-cost

Matchstick Truth or Lie

Before playing, designate two actions for 'true' and 'false' (such as hands on heads or hands behind back) and...

small-groups junior icebreakers relaxed circle play-anywhere cooperative standard some-mess under-20-dollars

Telephone

A classic and fun party game for all ages! 1. Get players to sit in a circle facing inwards. 2. Pick...

junior icebreakers relaxed large-groups circle no-prep play-anywhere cooperative quick no-mess no-cost

Giver Or Taker

Everyone sits in a circle like playing "duck, duck, goose!" the leader reads a story. Through out the story...

junior relaxed large-groups play-anywhere cooperative standard no-mess under-20-dollars

Feet Pictionary

Set Up: - Divide the whole group into 2 teams, based on sides of the room. Any size youth group...

team-building junior icebreakers relaxed camp artistic play-anywhere multiple-teams standard some-mess no-cost

Human What's Missing?

This is a great game for learning names and getting used to each other. It's based on the whats...

junior icebreakers relaxed large-groups video-call non-contact indoors all-on-all quick no-mess no-cost

Stretchy Snakes

Each person is given a lolly snake. They have a time limit to make the longest snake by stretching...

small-groups food junior relaxed video-call play-anywhere up-front-duel quick no-mess under-20-dollars

Walrus

This game works a lot like psychiatrist but has it's own twist and humor. Start out by having one...

small-groups junior relaxed no-prep indoors cooperative quick no-mess no-cost

Doggy Doggy Who's Got Your Bone?

This is a classic kids party game and is great fun especially for a group of junior youth kids....

small-groups junior relaxed play-anywhere cooperative quick no-mess no-cost

Pass the Parcel

Pass the Parcel is a classic kid's party game and can be played on many different occasions - at...

relaxed circle junior small-groups play-anywhere all-on-all quick no-mess under-20-dollars

Bippity Bop-Bop

1) Everyone arranges themselves in a circle. One person is picked to be in the center. 2) That person will walk...

relaxed circle junior large-groups small-groups no-prep play-anywhere all-on-all quick no-mess no-cost

Zoom Game

Guess popular superheroes, cartoon characters and movie covers from "zoomed" in photos.

junior small-groups relaxed night indoors multiple-teams standard no-mess no-cost

Button Pick n' Sort

Perfect for a minute-to-win-it challenge, this game pits players against each other in a game of hand skills. Each...

duel junior small-groups relaxed indoors all-on-all quick no-mess under-20-dollars

Chalk Memory Verses

Firstly, ensure there's a plentiful supply of colourful sidewalk chalk for everyone to access. Then encourage the kids (individually...

junior small-groups relaxed artistic memory outdoors cooperative standard some-mess under-20-dollars

Pin the Tail on the Donkey

No matter what you're pinning on what, this classic kids party game is sure to provide a laugh.

icebreakers relaxed small-groups junior play-anywhere all-on-all quick no-mess no-cost

Egg Shell Towers

Teams have a cracking time racing each other to build the tallest tower

relaxed junior duel indoors multiple-teams quick no-mess over-20-dollars

Pointers

This fast thinking game designed for youth group video calls is perfect for providing a laugh for any sized...

icebreakers relaxed small-groups junior no-prep video-call non-contact play-anywhere all-on-all quick no-mess no-cost

Hot Potato

A classic classroom game that can be used as a brain break

icebreakers relaxed small-groups junior music play-anywhere all-on-all quick no-mess no-cost

Hose Water Limbo

A wet twist on the classic dance floor challenge

non-contact water relaxed junior outdoors all-on-all quick some-mess no-cost

Pin it