[For High School Students] Recreational Activities That Can Energize the Entire Grade or Class
There are times during school trips and other various school events when the whole grade gets together and does recreational activities, right?
Teachers and class representatives, in particular, may be wondering what kinds of activities to do so that everyone in the grade can get along and have fun.
In this article, we introduce exciting recreation ideas for high school students.
We’ve gathered a variety of ideas, from activities where classes in the same grade can compete against each other, to ones that help deepen bonds within a single class.
When you want your class or the entire grade to be connected by even stronger bonds, be sure to give these a try!
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[For High School Students] Recreational Activities That Can Energize the Entire Grade or Class (21–30)
Invisible Invaders
This content discusses whether, in a situation where a virus is spreading, families should gather and stay at home or go to work to make a living.
The focus is on how to address the contradiction that prioritizing safety reduces income, while attending school or working in offices increases the risk of infection.
Each member has different positions and opinions—such as the desire to protect children and the elderly and the sense of responsibility to support the economy—leading to a clash of values.
Through speaking, participants not only express their own views but also develop the ability to understand others’ thinking.
If the discussion is held in class, it becomes a deeply educational theme that allows students to simulate the challenges faced by society as a whole.
Getting lost in snowy mountains
You all joined a tour to see the aurora.
However, the plane you were on crashed due to a geomagnetic storm.
The crash site is in snowy mountains, and the nearest town is as far as 32 kilometers away.
The pilots have died, and the plane has sunk to the bottom of a lake, so you have no choice but to make your way on your own.
Besides cold-weather clothing, you only have 10 items.
To survive, discuss as a group and rank the items from most to least important.
The time limit is 30 minutes; when time is up, present your ranking.
When giving opinions about the ranking, be sure to explain your reasons, and when making decisions, reach a consensus—an agreement among everyone.
[For High School Students] Recreational Activities That the Whole Grade or Class Can Enjoy Together (31–40)
dodgeball
Dodgeball is a guaranteed hit for school events and class bonding! The rules are simple, the number of players is flexible, and everyone can have fun.
Throwers and dodgers each have their roles, so teamwork comes naturally.
If you hold a class-versus-class match, a healthy rivalry will spark and the excitement is guaranteed! It’s a simple game, but it has real depth.
You need creativity in how you throw and dodge, and it sharpens your split-second decision-making.
Everyone works up a sweat and ends up smiling.
Give dodgeball a try—you won’t regret it!
Blindfold telepathy challenge
The Blindfold Telepathy Challenge: a game where you draw pictures on a board or paper while keeping your eyes covered with an eye mask.
It’s a perfect idea not only for playing with your usual group of friends, but also for breaking the ice and getting closer with classmates.
After receiving a prompt from the host, two blindfolded players place their pens at the same spot.
From there, they start drawing at the same time to complete a single picture together.
Try drawing various shapes, from simple circles and squares to stars and hearts.
It’s an easy activity for high school students to try using a chalkboard or whiteboard.
Without Katakana
It’s a game where you explain a given word without using any katakana, to see how clearly you can convey it to everyone.
The questioner draws a card with a number from the deck and explains the prompt written on the back.
Anyone who figures it out from the katakana-free explanation can answer; when someone gets it right, both the guesser and the questioner earn points.
The person who answers correctly becomes the next questioner, increasing their chances to earn points, so identifying the answer from the explanation is crucial.
If you always determine the prompt only by the drawn card, the same ones tend to come up, so it’s recommended to vary the combinations of numbers and prompts to broaden the range.
Came Alone Game
@mimasakadaigaku I came alone game! It’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped, so give it a try! If you watch the video, I think you’ll understand the rules!#Mimasaka UniversityIcebreakerRecreation
Heaven and Hell – Offenbach
Recommended games that are fun even with large groups! Here are ideas for the “I came alone” game.
These are large-group ideas you can play in class recreation, too.
Once everyone sits in a circle so you can see all the participants, you’re ready to start! The first person raises a hand and says, “I came alone!” Then the next two people raise their hands and say, “We came as two!” Next, three people, then four, and so on; after reaching five, it goes back to one.
Once you get used to it, it’s also fun to arrange it as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!
Escape Game
Let’s work together to solve puzzles and aim for a clear! Here are some escape room ideas.
An escape game is a game in which players solve riddles and puzzles with the goal of escaping from a certain room or place.
If you have classmates who love quizzes, it could be fun to start by creating riddles and give it a try! If you take on the challenge in teams, it will definitely strengthen the team’s unity! By getting the teacher involved and working together, you’re sure to have a wonderful time.