This is a variation of a scavenger hunt game that you can create for a large group, outdoors. A wooded area, camp or retreat works best. Begin by creating a printed list of items that each team must find in the woods or environment. (Before the meeting, walk through the area and make sure these items are actually on the premises.)

The team that locates the most items within the designated time frame wins. Suggestions for inclusion on your scavenger list might include: various species of trees, berries, insects, leaves, nuts and discarded items (trash).

Use the hunt to lead into a discussion or presentation about stewardship of God’s creation.

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Todd Outcalt is the lead pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church in Brownsburg, Indiana and is a thirty-year youth ministry veteran. He is the author of twenty-five books in six languages, including the youth ministry titles: $5 Youth Ministry (Group); Last-Minute Meetings (Abingdon); Ready to Go Youth Meetings (Abingdon); and The Youth Ministry Encyclopedia (Kindle).

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