Browsing Category:Outdoor Games

outdoor-slalom-jump
This is a great outdoor game! I feel it necessary to say that up front. Don’t come whining to us if you try to pull this one off in the main sanctuary…and get fired!Clear a space somewhere outsides that’s 50’ long and at least 10’ wide. Next, lay down some of the plastic Visqueen that builders use for roofs....
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full-contact-freeze-tag
Fair warning: this could be the roughest version of “freeze tag” out there. But don’t let that scare you away; this version is a blast! Here’s what you do.Give yourself some space indoors, perhaps a gym or large room. Choose a few adult leaders to be “it.” (How many you need depends on how many students you have. I...
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blind-dodge-ball
You need a big room or gym to play this one, as it requires the same amount of space as the original dodge ball game.Divide your total group of students into two teams making sure there are equal numbers of guys and girls on each team. Then tell everyone to partner up within their respective teams. Give each two-some...
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drip-drip-drop
This game is played just like Duck Duck Goose, but slightly messier. Here’s what you do.Get everyone in a circle and have one person walking around the outside of the circle. Instead of tapping someone on the head and saying “duck,” he walks around the outside of the circle POURING some sort of liquid on the person’s head and...
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pass-the-cup
This is a really simple game to play, but it’s a load of fun! Also, on a hot day, it provides a great way to cool off. Here’s what you do:It doesn’t matter how large your group is, just divide them into EQUAL groups. Make sure each group is limited to 6-8 kids. (It’s sort of a relay race,...
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balloon-mouth
Only play this game inside if you want to get fired! Now that you’ve been warned, let’s get down to how it’s played.It’s called Balloon Mouth and it’s really simple to pull off, but will give your students a great time. All you need are students, a ton of pre-filled water balloons, and some 5-gallon buckets. Here’s what you...
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big-bad-boat-race-2
This is a great game for competition within small groups. Heck it’s a great game even if you don’t use a small group model! Here’s what you do.Give every team one or two weeks (your call) and the following supplies:1 plank of Basel wood1 bottle of wood glue/super glueX number of popsicle sticks (just make sure it’s the same...
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