chicklets
This game can be played with 3 or more people, preferably outside or in a big space. One person is chosen to be "it". “It” chooses a category such as flowers, cars, animals, etc. and then goes out of earshot. The remaining players decide “what” they are for that category. (For example, if the category is flowers, then one...
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hula-hoop-hoopla
Everyone stands in a circle holding hands. One person has the large Hula Hoop looped over one arm. The goal is to get the Hula Hoop all the way around the circle without "breaking the circle". This means the Hula Hoop has to fit over the players’ bodies.If you have enough players break into 2 or more teams and...
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skip-ball
4 players compete against 4 other players. The game is played in a rectangular in-ground pool. Each team consists of a skipper (1), a midfielder (2), and two defenders/rebounders (3-4). The game is played with a volleyball-sized kid's play ball. The first team to 11 points wins the game.Play begins with a coin toss to determine who will skip...
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water-frisbee
This game is played in water with as many people as you want. You will need a frisbee and two laundry baskets for the goals.Split your group into two teams. One side defends, and one tries to score. Toss a coin to see which team goes first. You will need someone positioned outside of the pool to retrieve the...
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little-debbie-treasure-hunt
Get all sorts of “Little Debbie” treats and hide them around the church. Split the youth into groups according to the empty “Little Debbie” boxes. The group must then find the treat pictured on their box. The first team to come back with all their “assigned” treats wins a prize. Every other team gets to eat what they've found...
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musical-chairs-of-death
Basically it is like musical chairs, but with a twist. First, set up the chairs in a circle with seats facing out then when the music plays, students walk around the chairs. (There needs to be TWO less chairs than students.)When the music stops, students scramble for a seat. Those who find a seat are safe until the next...
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