Divide into 2 teams, one in the 'field' and one "at bat." Two or three students bat at a time by bouncing a dodgeball and hitting it with their hand(s)/arm(s). After hitting the ball, the students attempt to run to the far wall of the gym without being hit. Students in the field may get a batter out by...
Get 6 volunteers and have 5 chairs up front. Tell them that they are going to play musical chairs, "but this being (NAME OF YOUTH GROUP), we do Dancing Musical Chairs!" Tell them that they will have to dance, dance, dance when the music starts.Blindfold them and start the music. Encourage other kids to cheer them on. After a...
You will need some strips of cloth (approx. 2-3 ft. of fabric, cloth, plastic, cord, etc...) for everyone who plays. The game is simple. Have everyone tuck the strips into the back of their pants or shorts so that approx. 2 feet of excess strip is left hanging. (Note: this works great with young children as well.)The object of...
Blindfold half of your staff and give them each a dodgeball. Have them stand in the middle of the play area. Assign a second staff member to each blindfolded staff to be a ball fetcher. The blindfolded staff calls out "Marco" in which every kid has to respond "Polo!" The blindfolded staff tries to throw the ball at the...
Three students compete in three events. Have them blow up a balloon until it breaks. Have them blow up a balloon not using their hands, only their mouths. Have them blow up a balloon only using their nostrils.Note: If you decide to have the same student(s) compete in all three categories, be prepared with spotters, in case they get...
Get as many T-shirts as you want to do (2-6). Soak them in water and wring them out until damp (if you leave them too wet students can't play the game). Fold them up nicely & place on wax paper inside your freezer for at least an hour.Game: Have 2 teams of 4 students volunteer. Pull T-shirts out of...
Divide into two teams, each choosing a "doctor", or two for larger groups (their identity being secret).Just like regular Dodgeball, use a bunch of balls that are soft and throw them at each other. When someone is hit, they must sit. Here's where the doctor, just one of the players to the other team, may touch the injured and...