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Molecule

This simulation game is a great one to play on a youth camp. It involves a lot of running...

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Celebrity Articulate

If you've ever played the famous board game "Articulate" then you'll love this game. It usually is easier to...

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Human Relay

Each team stands in a straight line behind one another at the start line. When the relay commences the...

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NetTag

Create two teams out of your youth group. We usually separate with girls vs boys but that's not necessary...

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Creationary

This game is called "Creationary" and works in a similar way to pictionary and sculptionary. You'll need a random...

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Shoe Wars

This game is really simple and so much fun. You divide the room with some kind of dividers. You...

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Speed Cricket

This game has proven to be a real hit. We play it inside after our bible study has finished....

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Vegemite Cheeks

You separate into 2 (or more) teams. Each group lines up in a single file. At the front of the...

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Human Battleships

One of my favourite things is taking something normal and making it life-size. The game of battleships is great...

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Key Game

You can do this with any amount of kids you would like (min of 5 kids per team) the more...

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Simple Word Games

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

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Skit Night

We came up with this at our first lock-in 3 years ago and it is one of our most requested...

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Talkin Bout Your Generation

Played this game in a fairly large youth group but could work for smaller groups too! If you are...

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The Ultimate Quiz

Divide the group into teams of between 5 and ten people (If you are running a camp with small groups,...

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Rescue Relay

Preparation: 1. Tie each life saving device (we used empty cordial bottles) to a separate rope 2. Set out a start...

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Bacon

An action oriented game good for medium and large sized groups. Similar to football and ultimate, two teams try...

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Helium Stick

You can do this team building activity with a single group (maybe as an team growth activity for your...

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Newspaper Hockey

This is a fantastic game that gets even the quite kids involved. This game can be played with 10-25...

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Zip Zap Boing

Rules are simple. Everyone stands in a circle and one person starts the throwing. If you throw the ball...

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Chinese Kickball

This is kind of like a normal game of kickball except there is only one pitcher--no outfielders, and everyone...

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Creative Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger hunts can be epic fun and there are many different ways to do them. This "Creative" Scavenger Hunt...

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Empires

First of all elect a adjudicator to go into the other room. A topic is chosen i.e. Food,...

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Going Up or Going Down?

You start by splitting everyone up into teams of two. Everyone is standing and has their backs against each...

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The Human Slingshot

It's an exhilarating, fast-paced game that involves four people slinging each other back and forth within a human sized...

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Bag Of Goodies

Gather all kinds of really horrible foods - ones that are quick to open and eat. For instance, baby...

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Gargon

This game is to be played in the dark and it an awesome choice to play as a night...

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Giants, Wizards, and Elves

Summary: An icebreaker / action oriented game good for medium and large sized groups. Similar to a game of rock,...

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Speed Ball

Divide the kids into two teams, even numbers of guys and girls on both team work best! Make one...

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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...

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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...

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Aardvark Race

Set the game up by having two lots of two bowls facing each other. One on one side of...

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Messy Doughnut Eating Competition

Tie the doughtnut to a string. Split the group into pairs - each pair being a "team". One people...

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Capture the Flag

Capture the flag is one of the most popular wide games ever and is great to play on a...

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Extreme Cake Decorating

This game requires a fair bit of trouble and preparedness, but it's worth it if you have the time....

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Spot The Difference

Divide your group into two teams. Stand the first group in a line facing the second group. The second...

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Target Tag

Prep: have each person write their name on a piece of paper and fold it in half. Each person...

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Zombie Tag

Split into teams of two. One person is the zombie and is blindfolded. The other person guides the zombie...

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Fruit Surgery

This game is best played in teams of three or less. Each team will get a fruit item (banana,...

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Outpost

Players are separated into equal teams and given their own colored flag-football flags which are worn around their waist....

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Big Ball Volleyball

1. Sort your youth group into two teams and then move them to the volleyball court laid out earlier. 2. With...

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Big Feed

The idea of this game is to feed people, who are sitting on their hands, with a spoon stuck...

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End of the World

Make a large circle with the rope on the floor, have the group stand in the centre of the...

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Make It Out Of A Chair

First, you split up into groups of 3-5. You should have at least three teams to play. Each team...

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Benchball

Start with half the benches at on end of the hall and the other half at the other. Split...

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Dinosaurs

1. Choose one person to be the "Danger Alert" or choose an adult or a group leader or something. Give...

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Apple Eat Tag

Ask for two volunteers. These people will attempt to tip everyone else, in order to do this they must...

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Creeping Closer

Select one person from your group to be the captain. They must stand on one side of the playing...

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The Bible Sells

Split up your group into equal sized teams. Five players each team works best, but can be adjusted to...

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Packing Peanut Tower

Don’t throw away those packing peanuts from all those online packages you’ve had delivered recently – they’ll...

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Scoop Ball Lacrosse

Basic Rules: Pass the ball teammate to teammate and try to score a goal for your team (lacrosse-style) Explanation:...

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