In the spirit of the winter Olympics, here are three indoor games that can be played with balloons. Some are individual games, others require teamwork. Balloony Toons This game will require the long variety...

Collect many different kinds of hats in a large box (baseball caps, helmets, women’s bonnets, berets, etc.).  For the game, gather the teenagers into a circle (standing or sitting).  Place the box of hats i...

If your group is looking for a mission that can also be a beautification project, consider approaching the mayor or town council in your area.  Ask if your group can be assigned a spring beautification project...

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Here is a fun introduction game that can be played at a youth gathering or church camp or retreat. This game works well for those groups that have new people or for mixing it up at the next big event when peopl...

This high energy game requires two identical camping tents—large tents with poles and fasteners work best.  Divide the group into two teams and assign one tent per group.  Without providing assembly instruc...

If you have a large vacant wall in your church, gymnasium or youth room, "Wall Ball" can be a fun option on a rainy day. Begin by creating a masking tape grid on the wall (either like-sized squares or of differ...

Begin by hiding a $1 bill somewhere in the meeting room. The bill can be crumpled, too, or stuffed inside an object.  When the group assembles, invite the teenagers to find the dollar bill. One a cold day, t...

Groups looking for an inexpensive game that can be played on a concrete floor or tiled area, while also providing loads of excitement, might enjoy Duct Tape Bowling. Create the lane by shaping a large rectan...

A game with candy bars? You bet.