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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
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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
Games Quarter Ball Young Leaders Choice