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Continue reading →: Artistic IntroductionYouths decorate the letters of their name with drawings that show their interests and personality.
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Continue reading →: Games – Poetic IntroductionYouths introduce themselves by creating short, fun rhymes.
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Continue reading →: Games – Hobby HuddleYouths share their hobbies and learn about others’ interests in a verbal memory game.
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Continue reading →: Games – Double ThatYouths list items, each adding to and doubling the previous one in a memory game.
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Continue reading →: Games – Desert IslandYouths discuss items they would bring to survive on a deserted island.
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Continue reading →: Games – Compliment CircleYouths give thoughtful compliments to each person in the group.
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Continue reading →: Games – Character DescriptionYouths write descriptive words about themselves on badges and pair up to share and learn about each other.
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Continue reading →: Games – Bravery BallYouths take turns sharing brave moments while passing a soft object around the circle.
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Continue reading →: Games – Affirmative Fold UpYouths write kind words about each other in a rotating compliment circle.
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Continue reading →: Games – 10 Item ListYouths work together to find 10 invisible traits they share.
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Continue reading →: Games – Team DistributionThere are two main methods to distribute teams. One allows equal team distribution and the other results in random team sizes:
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Continue reading →: “It” BagYouths take turns being “it” using a fair rotation system that ensures everyone gets a chance.
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Continue reading →: Leading Successful GamesThese tips are designed to help youth leaders create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for activities and games.
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Continue reading →: Sing – When E’er You Make a PromiseA gentle song reminding the importance of keeping a promise.
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Continue reading →: Sing – The Muffin ManPaired with a movement game where scouts are chosen one by one to join the center, singing each verse until all are inside.
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Continue reading →: Sing – The Mulberry BushA cheerful song that encourages cleaning up through chore-based lyrics and mimicked motions or actual cleaning.
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Continue reading →: Sing – The Farmer in the DellPaired with a movement game for a parade-style fun.
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Continue reading →: Sing – Old Dan TuckerPaired with a movement game like a dancing version of musical chairs.
Welcome to the
Youth Activity Archive
A practical, searchable collection of youth-friendly activities for every setting. Ideas are organized by theme, supplies, time, and location to help volunteers plan with confidence and flexibility for games, crafts, STEM, character, or outdoor activities. Brought to you by The Badge Archive.
