Wednesday, January 25, 2017
MSO and Games
We
heard that it is a good idea to mix a variety of different types of
games
into your groups and retreats. What types of games are your favorite?
What was your favorite game when you were in youth group? How can we
make sure we balance the different types of games that we offer in each
room at MSO?
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I think having a variety is good because many youth group games are geared towards extroverted, quick, or athletic people, which I am not, so having some games that make you think strategy always included everyone. One of my favorites in middle school was murder in the dark!
ReplyDeleteGames that I enjoyed with my youth group are more along the line of capture the flag;I believe it plays to strengths of both extroverts and introverts where some can venture into enemy territory and others can protect the flag and intercept attempts of stealing the flag. Trying to balance the types of games would require giving less active kids a game they can enjoy. We need physical and mental games to keep both types happy.
ReplyDeleteGames I enjoyed in youth group were the wide open games. I enjoyed playing kickball, dodge ball, capture the flag, games like that. I think from what I heard from the group that has Ariel, and the old main gym, we have a nice variety of games that won't overlap with each other. I think if we as an entire class can try to have have an active game and a more laid back game going on so all students are included
ReplyDeleteI enjoy most games that do not involve coordination. Card games, non-athletic games, games that are fun and silly are best. In youth group I liked water-balloon volley ball, hand pat and back art. Try to have a variety of games in each room and be sure that we do not overlap.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't a big fan of games in Youth group, mostly because of the limitations of a gym. However, whenever the games involved a lot of running, I was totally on-board! Running barefoot was (and still is) the best because it's a lot easier to stop, start and turn than with sneakers in a gym. Honestly, I think that a mix of games at MSO will be almost natural for us - mainly because we each have a diverse taste in games ourselves. We will probably tend towards our own passions, and that will bring a unique flavor to each room in the rotation.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite types of games are those that involve a variety of individual personalities. I tend to be the stereotypical youth group girl when it comes to games. For some odd reason I cannot will myself to “get loose” enough to enjoy the moment and those I am playing a game with. When a game does not force this upon me but instead coaxes me out of my shell I tend to want to play it again. This usually means that the spotlight is on the whole group rather than just an individual. Some of my favorites included group trivia games. Seeing as I am not very athletic the idea of excising my mind was always awesome because it was something I could do. As for MSO I want to keep in mind the fact that people like me exist, while also remembering that it can be a positive experience to be encouraged beyond what someone is comfortable with. In the best scenario I would have several games going on at the same time that differed in intensity and strengths, while requiring everyone to at least try everything.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I loved when we played a sport at youth group! Whether it was dodgeball, basketball, and even volleyball. I'm aware that not everyone likes to play sports and in my youth group we always looked forward to playing sardines, which always included those who were not a fan of sports. At MSO, we just need to make sure there is a game that everyone feels included and needed. This will help people feel like they are playing some sort of part in each game and make the kids focus on the game that is being played. Like Hannah said we need to provide games that have to have a variety of different skills, so everyone is included.
ReplyDeleteWe heard that it is a good idea to mix a variety of different types of games into your groups and retreats. What types of games are your favorite? I tend to like brain games and high energy games. High energy games help involve people and make things competitive. Brain games are fun because oftentimes everyone can play and they're good to start with. My favorite games in youth group were flag football, capture the flag, and games like charades.
ReplyDeleteTo balance games I think it's best to have high energy games at the beginning of a session and end with lower energy games that use the brain more. With the strategy I think kids would be able to maintain the energy better to be involved all night.