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Getting to know youSession 2: 30-60 minutes
Youth Alive Training 1
Goal
To break the ice, andincrease the comfort ofparticipants, in getting toknow each other
Youth Alive Training 2
Rationale
• People are naturally shy and feel unsure of themselves especially around new people
• We need to play games to reduce the tension and create a relaxing environment
Youth Alive Training 3
Needs
1. Games coordinator
2. Additional assistants, whistle and microphone
3. Large poster paper and marking pens
4. Spacious roomYouth Alive Training 4
Activities:
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Cooperative games vs.competitive games
• High-energy level activities
• Working together for a common purpose
• Cooperative games differ from competitive sportsYouth Alive Training 6
Its motto:
• Play hard• Play fair• Nobody hurt!
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5 major elements in cooperative games
• Challenge• Trust• Safety• Empowerment• Innovation
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Challenge
Variety of skills so all players can participate
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Trust
• Games designed to create and communicate trust
• Establishes sense of community
• Considers how other people feel
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Safety
• Contained• Cushioned• Controlled• Play with caring• Play with community• Players opt to exit from
game if they choose to
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Empowerment
• Players control and are responsible for their own play
• Taking turns being “it”
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Innovation
• Free to devise new ways to play and change the rules if they do not meet the needs of the group
• Free to change if not acceptable to the culture
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Graffiti
Good activity while waiting for facilitators to attend training
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• Write one word to best describe God
• Wisdom Wall – Write down your wisdom
• What keeps you happy?
• What do you wish for in life?
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• What do you want to give to this Youth Alive conference?
• Draw a picture like a 2-year old would draw it
• My experience with people has taught me…
• Draw a picture of how you feel now
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