Youth Activity Archive

Game also known as “Spider Web”

Activity Description: Youth toss a ball of yarn around a circle to answer questions and create a web that shows how everyone is connected.

Items Needed:

• A ball of yarn or string
• (Optional) Scissors

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 10–20 min):

1. Start the first question. (2–3 min)
   • Sit or stand in a circle as a group. Make sure everyone can see and hear each other.
   • An adult volunteer asks a simple question and answers it first. They hold the end of the yarn and gently toss the ball to a youth.
2. Continue tossing the yarn. (4–5 min)
   • The youth who catches the yarn answers the question. They hold their section of yarn and toss the ball to someone new.
   • The youth may answer the same question or ask a new one before tossing. Continue until everyone has answered and the yarn forms a web.
3. Observe the web. (2–3 min)
   • Choose two or three youth to drop their yarn. Notice how the web sags or weakens when pieces are missing.
4. (Optional) Discuss teamwork. (2–3 min)
   • Explain that the web is stronger when everyone participates. Each youth is an important part of the group.
   • Have the group kneel and gently place the web on the ground. Collect or dispose of the yarn as needed.

Variations

• Multiple Colors: Use two or more colors of yarn to represent different types of questions or topics. For example, blue yarn can be used for “favorites,” yellow yarn for “things you enjoy doing,” and orange yarn for “goals or dreams.” Each time the topic changes, switch to a new color. The final web will show colorful layers of connection, helping youth see how they share many different kinds of similarities with others
• Specific Themes: Tailor the questions to a particular theme, such as favorite scouting memories, goals for the group, or what they enjoy most about teamwork.
• Memory Web: Instead of answering a question, scouts share a positive memory or a fun fact about themselves to create a memory web.
• Reinforce the Web: After the discussion, have everyone “repair” the web by picking up their sections again, symbolizing a commitment to teamwork and unity.
• Decorative Keepsakes: Provide small beads or markers so scouts can personalize their string pieces before taking them home.

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