More Team-Building Activities for Youth Retreats
6. Marshmallow Tower (Easy, Indoor)
How to Play: Teams build the tallest tower using marshmallows and toothpicks.
Bible Connection: Matthew 7:24-25 – “Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”
Discussion Questions:
- What foundation did you build on?
- How can we build our faith on a strong foundation?
7. Pass the Hula Hoop (Easy, Outdoor/Indoor)
How to Play: Players hold hands and pass a hula hoop around the circle without breaking the chain.
Bible Connection: Galatians 6:2 – Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Discussion Questions:
- How did teamwork play a role in success?
- How can we support one another in faith?
8. Balloon Challenge (Medium, Indoor)
How to Play: Teams must build a free-standing balloon pillar using only tape and balloons.
Bible Connection: Colossians 3:14 – And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Discussion Questions:
- What challenges did your team face?
- How does love hold us together as believers in Jesus?
9. Shepherd and Sheep (Easy, Outdoor/Indoor)
How to Play: One blindfolded Sheep must follow the voice of their Shepherd to navigate a maze. Other students make distracting noises.
Bible Connection: John 10:27 – “My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me.”
Discussion Questions:
- What made it easy or difficult to hear the shepherd’s voice?
- How can we learn to listen for God’s guidance?
10. Ultimate Scavenger Hunt (Hard, Outdoor)
How to Play: Teams receive a list of items or tasks to complete within a set time.
Bible Connection: Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Discussion Questions:
- What did this challenge teach you about persistence?
- How can we seek God in our daily lives?
Bringing It All Together
Team-building activities for youth group retreats encourage trust and unity. Plus, faith-centered follow-up discussions are key for lasting impact.
So enjoy these icebreakers and problem-solving challenges. Teens will learn how working together in Christ strengthens the body of believers.
