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“Hiking is a miller’s delight”
... but, unfortunately, a source of frustration for so many children. And yet we plan a hike at almost every camp. I firmly believe that if we leaders are enthusiastic about an activity, design it to be child-friendly, and prepare it in detail, it can become a joyful experience rather than a frustrating one.

This article is from the *Forum* magazine and is attached in full as a PDF below—only excerpts are reproduced here.

The Classic Spy Game Explained

This article is from a Forum magazine issue.

Estimating distances takes some practice, but is worthwhile - especially in orienteering and outdoor programming.

Bet: You can't estimate the length of five 50-lappers strung together to within 10 mm?

This article is a Forum issue article and it is attached as a pdf below.

In this article, you’ll find a creative idea for how to visually demonstrate loyalty and devotion.

  This example is by no means intended to replace the Bible, but only to serve as a way to illustrate certain aspects of Scripture. This creative tool can teach only a part of divine truth. You can find other creative approaches on this website.

This devotional marked the conclusion of a Pentecost retreat on the book of Esther. The entire theme was explored from the perspective of how God works between the lines in this book.

Putting out fires is fascinating—so is preventing them

Adrenaline and fun are guaranteed in the following game! 

This article is from a Forum magazine issue.

Sin means missing the mark: because of sin, people fail to fulfill their purpose. This can be illustrated to our children with a drawing.

Here, we’ll show you how to make a bow, arrow, and target in workshops.

Providing personal guidance to children and teenagers is one of the most important tasks of a youth group leader. The focus is not on programs, but on people and relationships. Seeing individuals grow into joyful and mature individuals is one of the most rewarding aspects of youth ministry. This “tool” provides you with a very practical resource—we hope you enjoy putting it into practice.

Crafting a hot air balloon is not difficult

Here's the more challenging version to try

This article is a Forum booklet article.

Devotional/Lection: Off Through the Desert—More Than Just a Story

This article is from the *Forum* magazine and is attached in full as a PDF below—only excerpts are reproduced here.

Since it is not possible to describe every maneuver and knot in detail in the following explanation, this article is intended for leaders who already have some basic knowledge of rope techniques.

This article is from a Forum magazine issue.

"Samaritan Stories": Many Activity Suggestions for Three Different Age Groups on the Theme of Helping

This article is from the Forum magazine.

When the idea for a cross-country game is missing

... then why not try this one! It doesn't always have to be the spy game - right? Here the game is presented in the Fischer variant, but of course it can be adapted as you like.

This article is a Forum Heft article. 

Fun variation on a well-known game.

Very fun to do at a bonte evening or as a component for a hexathlon.
Fits well into a program about the senses.

Only a small percentage of the water on earth is drinking water - much of it is salt water or polluted. This article explains how to obtain drinking water in the wild.

The playful experiments with the rain pipe are about listening to each other and working together in a group.

This article is a Forum magazine article and is attached as a pdf file.

Ideas for creative sidewalk art and games for Sunday summer activities, summer camps, or just to beat boredom. We also include instructions here on how to make your own sidewalk chalk on a rainy summer day.

This article is from a Forum magazine issue.