Summer games youth work resources
CYP Now
Monday, May 17, 2010
A round-up of resources for youth workers looking for ideas for activities during the holidays.
Know of a great summer games resource that isn't featured here? Found that one of the resources featured here no longer exists? Tell us by commenting below or email colin.hamilton@markallengroup.com.
From Youth Work Now and Children & Young People Now
Youth Club Activities: Summer games (1) Vanessa Rogers shares some favourite activity ideas to help make the most of the warmer weather.
Youth Club Activities: Summer games (2) More summer game ideas from Vanessa Rogers.
Six of the best... Outdoor games Fun games equipment to keep youth groups busy this summer.
Other resources
Activity Village Includes a page dedicated to outdoor games and activities suitable for both younger and older children.
Youth Group Games Useful site offering a host of activity ideas for every season. Suggestions for summer include Water Bowling and Duck, Duck, Drip.
Fun Attic Although not specifically geared towards summer games, this American site features a range of games suitable for youth workers looking to participate in outdoor activities with young people. These include the Banana Olympics and Nature Hunt.
Trips and camps for youth groups
Acorn Adventures Runs adventure holidays for schools, colleges and youth groups. Camps are located in the UK, France, Spain and Italy.
Adventure and Computer Holidays Offers outdoor team-building activities for schools and youth groups.
PGL This provider of children's adventure holidays also runs residentials for youth groups.
