Mystery Trip: Do this…Don’t Do That!
Josh Griffin's quick Do's and Don'ts for creating an epic Mystery Trip.
Game: Kid Stuff
This fun game requires each teenager to bring two items: a personal baby photo and a toy that he/she used as a toddler. (A favorite blanket, stuffed animal or book also will work.) After collecting all of...
Game: Poinsettia Hunt
Ever wondered what you can do with those leftover poinsettias that otherwise will wilt in January? How about this: Collect potted poinsettias in one room, and prepare your own poinsettia scavenger hunt. Pa...
Game: Snow Maze
After a snowfall, bring in a snowblower and create a maze in a large, open parking area at the church. Blow out walking pathways to create a large, intricate maze with only one entrance and exit. A large ma...
Christmas Jar Impressions
This game is a fun spin-off of charades. Before the meeting, create index cards with traditional Christmas events on them ("decorating the tree," "baking a cake," "caroling," "shoveling snow," etc.). Fill a jar...
Christmas Clay
If you are looking for a fun and engaging idea for gift-exchange among the teenagers, try this hands-on activity that can double as a game and a project. Purchase a block of potter's clay (available online) t...