Becoming Wise Guides

Teens are transitioning from children into adults. It is an amazing transformation. In that remarkable journey, one nagging question looms large: At what age does a teenager become an adult? The question is...

A Serious Look at Games

Hang on to those giggles and the laughter coming from your youth room. Count yourself fortunate that your kids can be kids in a society that forces them to grow up so quickly.

‘Silent Football’

Overview: Passing around an imaginary footballLogistics:Ideal for ages 12 to 22.Best played with 8 to 15 students.No equipment needed.Time: Takes 5 to 20 minutes.How to Play:Select one of the students to be the...

British Bulldog: Human Tug-of-War

Overview: This is a Tug-of-War type game without the ropeLogistics:Ideal for ages 12-22.Best played with 10-100 students. No equipment needed.Time: 10-20 minutes.How to Play "British Bulldog" (aka "Human Tug-of...

Wow, this is awkward!

Overview: This game is a "Rock, Paper, Scissors" type game with a funny, uncomfortable moment included.Logistics:Ideal for ages 12-22Best played with any amount of even numbered students No equipment neededTime...

Vroom

Overview: A fast-moving circle game using sounds such as "vroom," "screech," "boosh" and "baush."LogisticsIdeal for ages 12 to 22Best played with 10 to 20 studentsNo equipment neededTime: 5 to 20 minutesHow to ...