Cooperation-games

Building an improvised bivouac without talking to each other is a real challenge.

But the results are impressive.

Who can keep the balloon in the air the longest?

A game where the head of the snake wants to grab the tail

A game of tag that was developed in a BESJ leadership course. Fits thematically with biblical stories where people are in prison (e.g. Peter, Paul).

On various topics, costume contests can be made with the children. The disguises are made from everyday materials such as newspaper and tape.

Possible themes: Kings (e.g., on the story of David, Solomon).

Make football playable with a special rule for groups with children of different ages.

This is a fun catching game.

A minimum of 15 people are needed.

A game in which a high level of responsiveness is required.

A circle game and word search game.

After Moses was found by Pharaoh's daughter, his family was allowed to look after him while he was still a baby. You have to know and be able to do a lot to look after a small child. The groups of approx. 3 children put their skills to the test at various posts. One group at a time is assigned to a post. One group wins at each post and the overall winning group receives a certificate per person.

Resolving conflicts with various game ideas - is that possible? Mediation can be a solution approach.

Role play around career choice, job interviews, bullying and career.

These topics are brand new to our teens as well. We play the serious case in a not quite serious way.

Dynamic variation on a hexathlon, where teams challenge each other to reach the highest place on the ladder.

A quick reaction game with evaluation.

Two players face each other and play the ball to each other. The ball must be hit about in the middle of the fabric, when the ball comes the two timbers are pulled apart and the ball flies back.

A game that is all about strategy.

The group's task is to promote one person from their own ranks.

But in doing so, they must cross obstacles that the person being transported is not allowed to touch.

The laws of physics are put to the test here. Everyone must be able to rely on each other.

A simple game idea with great effect.

Everyone is asked to complete the common task of keeping the ball in the air.

Two simple team games for small groups to improve their communication and coordination

Participants are divided into teams according to their number. Preferably a team should have between 4-7 participants.

Teams compete against each other, against time and on the basis of a given task, involving all members.

The team that completes the task first accumulates points. The team with the most points wins.

The game is suitable both indoors and outdoors.

Ideas for tasks could be: working windmill (exemplified in the picture: we have the structure in the middle and the propeller is made of participants moving around the structure), rocket, fish just caught, wheelbarrow full, formula 1 car, etc.

The preparation of the game requires no material.

The children will be divided into two teams.

Each team designates 2 members. Of these, one will be blindfolded and the other will guide. At a distance of about 2-3 m will be placed different obstacles and two balloons (of different colors) containing the words of a Bible verse. The child, blindfolded and guided by the partner, will have to cover the distance, find the team's balloon and bring it back. The team will break it, reconstruct the Bible verse word by word and stick it on a piece of paper. The team that finishes first wins.

Extended, the activity can be organized to serve as a review game for a series of verses.

The variety of different games with a parachute is enormous and can inspire a large number of children or adults at once. Here you will find all kinds of ideas for different figures and movement sequences. In addition to coordination and cooperation, fun is definitely not neglected in this group game.