Use the "Magic Carpet" game to get students to work together.
Equipment.
Tarp.
Objective.
The object is for a group to turn a tarp that they are standing on, completely over, without ever stepping off onto the ground. Explain this game by inviting the group to come on board for a ride on ...
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Games: Spiderman Eggs
Try this game to begin a discussion about working together to save the lost or how to approach difficult tasks.
Equipment
Medical Tubing or bungie cord, small trash can, tennis balls, 15 peaces of cord/rope.
Objective
To try and save the nest of Spiderman Eggs by using the NestSaver. The ...
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Game: Rope Designs
In the Bible, we are commanded to be perfect in our love for one another, as the Father is perfect in His love for all people (Matt. 5:43-48). Use "Rope Designs" to bring the message home.
Objective.
To place a piece of rope as a group in the configuration of an equal-sided square, triangle, ...
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Game: Human Camera
We often fail to understand what God desires for us because we see with physical eyes and not with spiritual eyes. Play "Human Camera" to get a discussion going.
Purpose
Human Camera offers participants an opportunity to develop trust while experiencing the world a little differently. This ...
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Game: Anchors Away
Jesus calls us to have faith in Him even when the waters are troubled and the winds high. Play “Anchors Away” to bring that message home.
Setting
This is an excellent indoor outdoor (by the pool) initiative activity but requires “field testing” of the “ships” that are created. Thus, you will ...
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Game: Group Juggling
Distractions can keep us from loving God and our neighbors. Use "Group Juggling" to communicate this message.
Objective
To "juggle" several objects simultaneously among a group without dropping any of the objects.
Procedure
Group members stand in a circle. One person tosses a "catchable" ...
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Game: Warp Speed
Try this fun game at your next student event and talk about changing your mind.
Setting.
Either an indoor or outdoor setting is appropriate. A maximum of 30 people should be involved.
Equipment.
Provide a “throwable” object. A tennis ball, bean bag, or similar object works great. The ...
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Game: Save the Goldfish
Try this activity to encourage teamwork and problem solving with students.
Objective.
To work together as a team transporting water to fill a bucket with holes in it, and ultimately Save the Goldfish! This activity encourages teamwork and problem solving.
Procedure.
With this activity ...
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Game: Quick Lineup
Try this at your next student event or meeting.
Setting.
This indoor or outdoor game needs a level area. Groups ranging from fifteen to about sixty may play.
How to Play.
Participants stand in a square, facing inward. Each side of the square should have about (ten per group of forty) the ...
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Game: Group Balloon Walk
Try this at your next student event or meeting.
Setting.
Either an indoor or outdoor setting works well for this enjoyable initiative. The group size can vary, with a maximum of 35 people.
Equipment.
Provide one 12-inch or larger balloon for each participant.
Objective.
The ...
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