I’m A Young Leader

Game On

Objective

• Why we play games• Understand the different types of games• When to play which games• How to keep games safe• Have a number of new games to take back to

your sections

Why Play Games?

• Fun & enjoyment• Learning takes place– Learning a skill– Learning co-operation– Learning to win and lose

• Physical activity

Types of Games

• Discuss different types of games in groups• Some games fit into more than one category• Do you use a range of games in your section?

Types of Games

• Energetic Games– Good for beginning and end of meeting– Maybe good to break meeting up in middle– Good for games evenings, e.g. football night– Good on camp– Remember some young people might not like this

type of game

Types of Games

• Team Games– Scouts learn co-operation & team work– Good way to build a lodge, six or patrol “feeling”– Never let scouts pick teams• Saying 1 or 2, apples of oranges, tallest to shortest line

etc is much better way• Or balance team with a mix of skill level and age

Types of Game

• Instructional Games– Introduce or develop a skill– Be careful of age range

• Individual Games– Any game that isn’t a team game– Adapt to let someone shine

Types of Games

• Elimination Games– Can be good fun– Consider the feelings of the first few eliminated

• Quiet Games– Perfect for calming down time– Good if out on a visit– Some young people prefer quiet games

Types of Games

• Competitive– Great fun and good to build sense of belonging– Characterised by having a winner and a loser– Can be team or individual– Can be frustrating if the same people also win or

lose

Organising Games

• Do you have the necessary equipment to run the game?

• Do you have enough Leaders to run the game?

• Do you understand the rules?– Explain the rules to the Members clearly and

simply

• Keep an eye on time

Organising Games

• Is the hall safe?• Is the equipment safe?• Maintain discipline during the game

Game On

• We play games for fun, to learn, to be active, to quieten down

• Many different types of games• Some we’ve played so far:– Stand Up - Alphabet Hunt– Traffic Lights - Candle Game– Dodge Ball - Hula Hoops– Kim’s Game - Quarter Ball

Pizza’s

Scouts Own

Games

Quarter BallYoung Leaders Choice