Youth Activity Archive

Activity Description: Youth act out prompts for the group to guess.

Items Needed:

• Strips of paper with prompts written on them
• A container or bowl to hold the strips of paper
• (Optional) Extra paper and pens to add new prompts

Before the Meeting Starts:

1. Write prompts on strips of paper and place them in the container. (5 min)
   • Examples include happy, reading a book, or riding a bicycle.

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20–25 min):

1. Have youth take turns drawing a strip of paper. (1–2 min)
   • Youth should not show the prompt to anyone.
2. Each act out the prompt without speaking or using props. (5–7 min)
   • The group tries to guess the prompt.
   • Once the prompt is correctly guessed, the next Youth takes their turn.
3. Continue until all youth have performed or the prompts run out. (5 min)
   • End the game when everyone has had a chance to act.

Variations

• Team Charades: Split into teams. One youth acts while their team guesses. Correct guesses earn points. Alternate turns.
• No-Limit Actions: Youth can use noises (but not words) while acting.
• Give Clues: If no one guesses, the actor gives three clues about the strip of paper.
• Speed Round: Act out as many strips of paper as possible in 10 seconds while the group guesses.
• Mystery Match: Combine two strips of paper into one funny prompt. The group guesses both!

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