Here is a simple but effective trust-building exercise you can use to bring teenagers together. All you need are blindfolds.Begin by asking each teenager to partner with another teen for this game. On...

This game can be played outdoors. You will need a large group and a rubber ball for each group.Each team gathers in a circle, arms on shoulders, feet in the middle. Working together, teams see which group can p...

Here's a fun game to play before or after a meal. Divide the group into teams (those sitting at the same table become one team). Then, instruct each person to do the following with their napkins.• Wr...

This is an easy indoor game that will require a bit of thought, as well as preparation. From your pantry at home, clip a dozen or so food nutrition labels from the backs of boxes, cans, etc. Keep track of which...

For this game you will need a couple large pots (suitable in size for boiling spaghetti). You also will need four lengths of rope about 3 feet long each.Attach one rope to each of the pot handles and then divid...

This is a fun service project that can be completed on a Sunday morning or at another time when you have many cars in the parking lot. Have plenty of buckets, squeegies, paper towels, water and dish soap. Durin...

This is a fun game that can be used in conjunction with a snack preparation (think retreat or group closing). Depending on the size of your group, you will need two (or more) jars of peaut butter and jelly, bre...

For this game, you will need several skeins of yarn. Divide the group into teams (works best if there are at least seven on a team) and give each group a skein. Each group is then instructed to create...

This is a fun word game that can create an enticing beginning to a more serious discussion. Pass around index cards and pencils and ask each teenager to write an open-ended sentence that others in the group can...

This is a fun game that can help lift spirits during a long winter...and it's simple.The group sits in a circle on the floor, and someone is chosen to begin the game. This first person then turns to the person ...