This book is a must-have resource for anyone seeking cool youth games with a purpose. Unique and loads of fun, these games can be used to tear down walls and build community in any group of teenagers. Different from other game books on the market, GroupBuilder Games and Activities emphasizes teamwork to shape self-confidence in teenagers. --from back cover.
Here's how your church can create a spot teenagers like hanging out-whether it's a youth room or the back of the church bus! Mix dozens of creative decorating ideas with faith-building program ideas based on decorating themes & you've got a recipe for a great youth meeting place! And because you involve your teenagers in making the changes, you'll see your group grow closer! Here are the nuts & bolts of involving kids in creating a meeting place, plus tips for getting around small budgets, frowning board members, & ugly furniture.
The Game Guy is geared up and ready to give you tons of great games--including some brand-new ones--that are easy to pull off and field-tested with teenagers in many settings. Here's what you'll get: - Classic games with new twists - Indoor and outdoor games - Games that teach - Games that build community in your group The book includes ideas on how to: - Lead games - Select games - Save games gone bad You also get: - Supply lists - Tips and bonus ideas - Notes on group sizes Plus, this legendary games expert exposes some of the worst games every played, and shares his philosophy of fun when working with teenagers. You'll be equipped to lead young people with the best collection of games--ever!
Youth workers can turn their youth groups into dynamic, exciting events that kids will actually look forward to with the great ideas found in Uncommon Games and Icebreakers. In this practical resources, leaders will find over one hundred innovative, group-tested ideas for fun games and original icebreakers. To make prep time easier, along with full instructions, each activity has margin icons that give vital information, such as number of people needed, in/outdoor activity, time required etc. These fun activities can be used in any high school and junior high setting, including church groups, retreats, special events - and they complement other Uncommon high school and junior high school study resources. Includes CD-ROM with reproducible instructions for every activity.
A small youth ministry has the flexibility and qualities to be nimble and relational, two qualities that will serve teenagers better than a big budget. This resource demonstrates how to create a ministry teens will love to be a part of. (Ministry & Pastoral Resources)
Anyone up for FizzerTag? Pucks and Pigskins? How about Missile Mania? You'll find something for any group -- regardless of age, ability, or skill -- in this revised volume of Play It! Inside are more than 150 of the hottest games from the original bestsellers Play It! And Play It Again! Inside you'll find outdoor and indoor games, games for small and large groups . . . relays . . . summer and winter games. . .water games. . .active and non-active games. These community-building games are simply fun! In addition to complete rules and helpful diagrams, Play It! helps you: -Make the most of the games. -Pick the right game for your group. -Adapt the rules or equipment to fit your circumstances. -Choose teams creatively. Play It! contains activities for nearly every occasion and event for use with Sunday school classes, summer camps, children's groups, vacation Bible school, youth groups of all ages, and even groups of adults. It's the perfect resource for teachers, youth workers, group leaders, event coordinators, pastors, and parents!
This collection from The Ideas Library has youth ministry ideas that contains how-tos for youth camps, fun retreats, at-home missionary work, and service projects.
