How to Start a Youth Group
Ask your friends what kind of group they would like to join., Decide if you want to be part of a larger organization., Talk to an adult about advising you., Look for a location.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Ask your friends what kind of group they would like to join.
You could also run your own ideas by them to see if they would be interested in joining a group that you developed.
Think about the kinds of activities you enjoy, and try to form a group from that.
Some themes might be:
Outdoor
-- hiking, camping Sports Church Crafts Drama Movies Robotics Legos -
Step 2: Decide if you want to be part of a larger organization.
Do you want to start a scouting troop (either boys or girls)? Do you want to go to Lego competitions? If you are thinking about being part of a larger organization, or attending events put on by a larger organization, look for information from them about what you’ll need to do to make your group eligible.
Any large organization for kids is going to have a website like the ones cited below., For most groups, particularly those that are part of larger organizations, you need an adult to help.
Some youth groups are primarily kid-run, while others have an adult in charge.
Decide what kind of model you want for your group., Will your group be associated with your school, or is it neighborhood-based? Regardless of how you are going to get members, you need to find a place where your group can meet for free.
Talk to someone at your school, library, or community center to see if there would be room for your group. -
Step 3: Talk to an adult about advising you.
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Step 4: Look for a location.
Detailed Guide
You could also run your own ideas by them to see if they would be interested in joining a group that you developed.
Think about the kinds of activities you enjoy, and try to form a group from that.
Some themes might be:
Outdoor
-- hiking, camping Sports Church Crafts Drama Movies Robotics Legos
Do you want to start a scouting troop (either boys or girls)? Do you want to go to Lego competitions? If you are thinking about being part of a larger organization, or attending events put on by a larger organization, look for information from them about what you’ll need to do to make your group eligible.
Any large organization for kids is going to have a website like the ones cited below., For most groups, particularly those that are part of larger organizations, you need an adult to help.
Some youth groups are primarily kid-run, while others have an adult in charge.
Decide what kind of model you want for your group., Will your group be associated with your school, or is it neighborhood-based? Regardless of how you are going to get members, you need to find a place where your group can meet for free.
Talk to someone at your school, library, or community center to see if there would be room for your group.
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