Hobbies And Interests
Relay Lock Race
Pairing people together to work toward a common goal builds bonds, and with the relay lock race it will also inspire laughter and creativity. Have youth group members divide into pairs and instruct partners to stand with their backs touching one another. Next, have them loop their arms through their partners' so that teams stand hooked together with each player's hands resting on her stomach. Have the pairs race toward a predetermined finish line, working as a team to maneuver across the room.
Acting Out
Youth group members can embrace their dramatic side while bonding as a team by creating Bible-inspired skits and acting them out. Divide youth group members into equally sized groups and give each a selection from the Bible to use for creating a modern-day interpretation in the form of a skit. Select examples from the Bible that lend themselves well to humor. The Source for Youth Ministry suggests requiring every team member participate in the skit as a performer.
Trust Walk
The trust walk is simple but challenging game. Blindfold all participants except a team leader and institute a code of silence. Players and the leader then form a chain by joining hands as the leader escorts them on a walk. To provide silent guidance, the leader lifts the next player's hand to indicate the need to step over something, or pulls it down to help her duck under an archway, for instance. Players mimic these actions down the chain to provide everyone with guidance.
Alphabet Pockets
Inspire youth group members to work together creatively by playing "alphabet pockets." Split players into teams of five or six, taking their bags, purses, wallets and the like with them. Instruct each group to find an object for each letter of the alphabet among their things, such as a barrette for the letter "b". Teams are allowed to make creative arguments for the reason why an item should count for a specific letter and the team with the most letters wins.