I posted back in November about Fuzz Kitto’s first session at Youthwork The Conference. From his unique global perspective, he was able to unpack a great deal about youth culture – and how it directly relates to the church and the role of youth workers – into a very short space of time. It gave [...]
Archive - December, 2009
Research Summary on Critiquing Target Driven Youth Work
For my dissertation back in February, I did some online research among those working with young people, asking questions around outcome-based and target-driven youth work. You can read the original posts here and here. In a comment on one of the posts, Rachel asked if I had published the responses I received to the surveys [...]
Paper Snowball Fight
Regular reader Ralf wrote in with this game. It’s a very simple paper snowball fight that’s a lot of fun! Numbers: 10 and over, enough for two equal teams Suitable for: Any age Preparation time: None! Venue: Large room or hall Safety First: As you will be throwing paper around the room, watch out for [...]
YWN Article: Cannabis row leaves us all in a blur
The following is a short article I wrote that was published in Youth Work Now Magazine (A supplement of Children & Young People Now) last week. In addition to the print copy, it can be found on the CYPNow website here. Cannabis row leaves us all in a blur
Santa’s Beard
A silly, sticky Christmas-themed game! Numbers: Up to around 10 at a time. Suitable for: Ages 8 and upwards. Preparation time: 5 minutes. Venue: A large room or small hall. Safety First: The game involves putting a sticky product on facial skin. Check with young people if they have any allergies or skin irritations before [...]
