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Contributed by: Shauna Cline
(3/21/04)
clineclan1@attbi.com
This is an activity we have planned for a combined ward activity with
about 100 youth. It is an activity done In Olympic format with 10
different events. I will give some info on the general activity then
describe the events we did. Hope this helps. It is something that can
be adapted to fit your needs by changing a few activities if needed.
The first thing is that we are gathering items to donate to a youth
organization-a temporary shelter for youth that can’t go home for a
night or two for whatever reason. Each youth has to bring one item to
donate as their ticket in. To encourage all to bring something—we told
those that don’t bring something have clean up duty.
Theme—Help others win—scripture used was 2 Tim. 4:7—I have fought a good
fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
Time—2 hours (to shorten, you could do fewer events)
Food—water bottle for each youth and a Hershey’s chocolate bar with a
story as the wrapper (see last item listed for story)
As
the youth entered the building, we took their donation item and gave
them a water bottle and a necklace (made of cardstock with string—it had
9 squares on it). There were 10 different colors and 2 different shapes
of necklaces to make 20 teams. Each team sat in a separate pew (easier
to get them off to the events this way) We had a simple opening
exercise with instructions. Each team picked a captain that received a
rotation chart so they knew which event to go to. Then they did the 10
events—2 teams at each event at a time, rotating through all the
events. After each event, they got 1 square colored on their necklace.
At the 10th event, all received the candy bar with the story.
After all the events, they gather for closing exercises. We had a
member of our stake pres. Speak for 5 min. on helping others.
Here is the specific info on the events. Some events I got off other YW
websites and adapted to our needs. Others we came up with on our own.
Some are physical and some are spiritual but all are fun.
Station 1—Human Bobsled
Object—See who can slide the farthest on the banana slide
What to do—Each youth gets 1 turn to slide. Once a person has slid,
have them stand on the side of the banana slide where they ended.
NOTE—Mark of 1 square on each persons necklace as they finish the
event. When the whistle blows, send the group to their next event. We
are on a tight schedule so please send them off as soon as the whistle
blows—even if they are not done. For the 10th event, give
each youth a candy bar
(w/story).
Station 2—Meniscus Discus
Object—see which team can go the farthest away from each other before
popping the water balloon.
What to do—Split each team in groups of 2. Give each group a towel.
Have each team line up the groups opposite each other. Give one group
on each team a balloon. They toss it to the other group on their team.
After the opposite group catches it they toss it back, then take a step
back until the balloon is missed.
If time allows, the youth may try
again—keeping in mind that there are 10 groups that will visit this
event—make sure you’ll have enough balloons to last.
NOTE—Mark of 1 square on each persons necklace as they finish the
event. When the whistle blows, send the group to their next event. We
are on a tight schedule so please send them off as soon as the whistle
blows—even if they are not done. For the 10th event, give
each youth a candy bar.
Station 3—Biathlon Race
Object—See which team gets through
the coarse the quickest.
What to do—Line each team up in 2
rows (one for each team). When you say “go”, each team sends one member
at a time through the course and back. The member then tags the next
team member and they go until all have gone through the course.
Course—ride trike through the cones
(they must pedal), wade through the kiddie pool, putt the golf ball into
the hole—kids size golf club, hop through the rings (floating rings for
kids in pool) and hop back to the start line on one foot.
NOTE—Mark of 1 square on each
persons necklace as they finish the event. When the whistle blows, send
the group to their next event. We are on a tight schedule so please
send them off as soon as the whistle blows—even if they are not done.
For the 10th event, give each youth a candy bar.
Station 4—Life Saving Relay
This event has 2 relays.
Relay 1
Object—pass the lifesaver on a kabob
stick from the front of the line to the back and back up to the front.
What to do—line up each team in a
row. Give each member a kabob stick which they hold in their mouth.
Give 1 lifesaver to the first person in each team. When you say “go”
each team must pass the lifesaver to next person without using their
hands. Once the lifesaver reaches the last person, they pass it back up
through the line the same way.
Each team member may have a
lifesaver as quantity allows (make sure you save at least 20 for the
actual event).
Relay 2
Object—run to the end of the room
and back doing the items listed below.
What to do—line up each team in a
row. Each member takes a turn running the coarse. When the first person
gets back, they hand of the items to the next person until all have had
a turn. Course—put extra large sunglasses on face (the kind you get as
souvenirs at an amusement park—found some at the dollar store), put the
pie tin on their head, place the paper plate between their knees and
swing the dish towel around as they run.
NOTE—Mark of 1 square on each
persons necklace as they finish the event. When the whistle blows, send
the group to their next event. We are on a tight schedule so please
send them off as soon as the whistle blows—even if they are not done.
For the 10th event, give each youth a candy bar.
Station 5—Uphill Slalom
Object—see who can slurp the Jell-O
through a straw the fastest.—Jell-O is not set all the way.
What to do—Line 1 team along the
right side of the table and the other team on the left side. Give each
member a straw and bowl of Jell-O. Say “go”. The first person on each
team sucks the Jell-O. When the first person is done, the second person
starts on so on until all have gone.
NOTE—Mark of 1 square on each
persons necklace as they finish the event. When the whistle blows, send
the group to their next event. We are on a tight schedule so please
send them off as soon as the whistle blows—even if they are not done.
For the 10th event, give each youth a candy bar.
Station 6—Race to a safe place
The organization we donated to was
called “Safe Place”—thus the name race to a safe place.
Object—bag different items in a
brown grocery bag for donation.
What to do—Each team gets 1 bag.
Have them label it for a male or female (depending on what they
gather). Each team will send 1 person at a time to the table and get an
item to put in the bag. While gathering the items, everyone will sing
“Because I have been given much”. When they are done putting the items
in the bag, finish singing the song and then explain where the items are
going.
NOTE—Mark of 1 square on each
persons necklace as they finish the event. When the whistle blows, send
the group to their next event. We are on a tight schedule so please
send them off as soon as the whistle blows—even if they are not done.
For the 10th event, give each youth a candy bar.
Station 7—Holy Gymnastics
Object—eat a donut off the string
without touching it.—powdered donuts are the best.
What to do—Have ˝ of the group lay
on their backs on the tarp. Put a blind fold on the other ˝ of the
group. The blindfolded youth get a stick with the donut. Stand
straddling the stomach of the youth laying down. The youth laying down
directs the blindfolded youth to get the donut to their mouth. Each
youth should get a turn to feed a donut and eat a donut.
NOTE—Mark of 1 square on each
persons necklace as they finish the event. When the whistle blows, send
the group to their next event. We are on a tight schedule so please
send them off as soon as the whistle blows—even if they are not done.
For the 10th event, give each youth a candy bar.
Station 8—Stravilin
This event has 2 activities
Activity 1
Object—to see who can throw a straw
the farthest.
What to do—Each person will take a
turn throwing a straw as far as they can.
Activity 2
Object—see who can throw a cotton
ball the farthest.
What to do-- Each person will take a
turn throwing a cotton ball as far as they can.
NOTE—Mark of 1 square on each
persons necklace as they finish the event. When the whistle blows, send
the group to their next event. We are on a tight schedule so please
send them off as soon as the whistle blows—even if they are not done.
For the 10th event, give each youth a candy bar.
Station 9—Speed Relay
Object—see who can answer the
questions and spell the words –questions from “Who
wants to be a Celestial Heir” and spelling words are funny Book of
Mormon names or words.
What to do—Alternate asking each
team a question, then ask each team to spell a word. Tally 1 point for
each correct answer. Make sure everyone gets at least 1 turn to
answer. The person being asked the question or spelling word can ask
for help if they do not know. Use the timer to limit the time for
answering.
NOTE—Mark of 1 square on each
persons necklace as they finish the event. When the whistle blows, send
the group to their next event. We are on a tight schedule so please
send them off as soon as the whistle blows—even if they are not done.
For the 10th event, give each youth a candy bar.
Station 10—Scripture Scurry
Object—have each youth find a
scripture
What to do—Line up each team in a
row at one end of the gym. Give the first person in line on each team a
“goof ball” (ball with lead weight so it doesn’t roll straight). Give a
scripture reference then say go. The first person in line has to kick
the ball down to the table with the scriptures, find the reference. You
can decided if they read it out loud, or read just the first
line—however you feel will work best. They then kick the ball back to
the line. Give each member a turn.
If time allows, they may go more
times.
NOTE—Mark of 1 square on each
persons necklace as they finish the event. When the whistle blows, send
the group to their next event. We are on a tight schedule so please
send them off as soon as the whistle blows—even if they are not done.
For the 10th event, give each youth a candy bar.
Roamers
Outside---(2 people) , Inside-- (2
People)
Responsibilities—roam the halls and
events to make sure the youth are where they are supposed to be. Help
them find the event if needed. Strongly encourage them to move quickly
to the next event. Get any help needed for events. Basically you are a
hall monitor. We are on a tight schedule so the youth need to move
quickly between events.
Bell Ringers
Inside ______, Outside________
Responsibilities—ring the bell or
blow the whistle at the times listed below so the youth know when to
switch events.
Video
Assign someone to run video camera.
Roam and video different events.
Time schedule
7:00-7:15 Opening
exercises—welcome, song, prayer, thought and instructions.
7:15-8:45 Participate in events
8:45-9:00 Closing
exercises—thank you and closing remarks, speaker, prayer
Event time schedule
Ring bell
1st 7:15-7:23
2nd 7:24-7:32
3rd 7:33-7:41
4th 7:42- 7:50
5th 7:51- 7:59
6th 8:00- 8:08
7th 8:09-8:17
8th 8:18-8:26
9th 8:27-8:35
10th 8:36-8:44
Other assignments
Pianist—
Director—
Thought—
Opening Prayer—
Closing Prayer—
Conducting—
Speaker—
Opening Song—Have you helped anyone
in need
Opening Exercises will be in the
chapel
Closing Exercises will be in the gym
Activities
Refreshments
Youth
Conference
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