My youth group only has about six "active" members in it. We need to draw people into it. We are doing a laser tag lock in and we are doing Relay for Life. What other "exciting" things can we do? What kind of projects can we do to help our community? Our ages are 7th grade to seniors in high school. What are some different things we can do?
2007-03-04 12:41:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
We can't do anything with "certain grades". It is the youth group as a whole.
2007-03-04 12:48:28 · update #1
We thought about Habitat for Humanity but you have to be 16 to do it. We all are at least 13!!
2007-03-04 12:53:43 · update #2
ooo sounds like fun! ummm what about:
ice skating
camping
movie
roller blading
SHOPPING (srry u probably cant do that )
Olive Garden( love that place!)
swimming
dances
ddr (dance dance revolution)
Check out things in your area. maybe they have things like an ice time u never knew was there and if you tell them what u r doing maybe u can get in with a discount!
2007-03-04 12:46:25 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Casey 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, in my youth group they did a program called "AWOL" (A Work Of Love), and it was where we gathered once a month on a Saturday to help the elderly. We would go to a retirement place, or apartments, and would clean, cook, or just simply chat. Of course it toke some time to gather people, but it turned out to be a great experience for the youth, some fun, and it really blessed those we helped. Then once we were done, we would go out to lunch, and fellowship. Another thing would be to do Park Clean-ups, and then go out to lunch or back to the church to have a game time, something fun, but where you are helping the community.
As for just drawing people in, many of the suggestions are good. I would say maybe doing a scavenger hunt in the mall, or going to a school sports game.
Good Luck! :)
2007-03-04 14:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by banney 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was very involved in my youth group when I was in school and what we did the most was midnight bowling lock-ins. We also would help the church during the Christmas season, we would "guard" the trees that we sell and we would help feed the homeless. There are always people in your own community that need their houses painted decks fixed and other home repairs but there are also people who just need people to visit. Go to retirement homes or hospitals and just spend time with the elderly or children in tough situation. There are also mission trip that can be put together. Talk with your district leaders to see what you can do in that sense. I have been on many of these trips and it made me feel closer to my group and closer to God. I hope these ideas helped!
2007-03-04 13:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my husband is a youth pastor at lebanon first a/g in oregon and he has gone through and delt with alot of the problems you are going through now and im positive he wouldn't mind helping you out you can email him at aaron@smalley. biz
(he has seven+ years experience and works with the same age group he is currently planning 180 type activitys, fundraisers, concerts, youth group games retreats, camps ect. he would be a great contact just tell him that his wife recomended him) Good luck and stick in there its not an easy job.
2007-03-04 12:51:48 · answer #4 · answered by sara s 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What about helping out in SPCA (Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals) the community that I live in is always looking for school children to help walk, feed animals etc
2007-03-06 00:36:34 · answer #5 · answered by Stacey A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you all are like at least in 7th grade what about like helping out in like a daycare with little kids or under privilaged kids. Sounds fun.
2007-03-04 13:34:18 · answer #6 · answered by :D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
habitat for humanity, after school tutoring, adult literacy, anything like this would be good .And be sure and contact your local paper to get some exposure and hopefully your youth group will grow.
2007-03-04 12:50:07 · answer #7 · answered by GI 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i was younger, our youth group would go to the local skating rink, and stuff like that. its a great activity that can be fun for the entire group.
2007-03-04 13:29:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
HAVE A BAKE SALE
MAKE A CHARITY AND THE GRADE WHO DONATES THE MOST WILL GET A PARTY.
HAVE A DANCE FOR A CERTAIN GRADES
2007-03-04 12:47:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
what about a movie night? percentage of profits to go to some charity of your choice?
2007-03-04 12:49:51 · answer #10 · answered by mystic_whispers_of_my_soul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋