[For Middle School Students] A Collection of Recreation Ideas to Liven Up Farewell Parties
A farewell party where you look back on a year’s memories and spend precious time with the classmates who shared the same classroom.
By expressing gratitude to teachers and friends and taking part in lively recreation, the memories become even deeper.
In this article, we’ll introduce recreation ideas that the whole class can enjoy.
From activities you can take your time with indoors to ones that get you moving outside, we’ve handpicked games and activities especially recommended for junior high school students.
To make the farewell party even more exciting—by exchanging letters and sharing words of thanks—be sure to give these a try.
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[For Middle School Students] A Collection of Recreation Ideas to Liven Up Farewell Parties (21–30)
Anything Basket
A game where everyone sits on chairs in a circle and moves if they match the given prompt.
There’s one fewer chair than the number of participants, so the person left without a seat chooses the next prompt, and everyone needs to move quickly without spilling out of the circle.
Picking the right kind of prompt is key—questions that delve a bit into people’s private lives can be fun, too.
Through the game, you might discover surprising sides of each other that you didn’t know, even after spending a long time together.
Teacher impersonation
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Original song – Oompa Loompa – Oompa Loompa
Not only your classmates who spent time with you in the classroom, but your teachers are also important people who supported you throughout the year.
As a sign of respect for those teachers, try doing impressions that capture memorable words or behaviors.
The key to making it exciting is to recreate scenes that many people can relate to, so it’s best to consider not only your own impressions but also those of people around you.
Since the very fact that something becomes a “bit” means it drew attention, even if you play it for laughs, it can still be something that moves and delights your teachers.
after-the-fact rock-paper-scissors
If you’re looking for a casual, equipment-free recreation, how about after-the-fact rock-paper-scissors? It might sound too simple, but it’s surprisingly engaging! With rock-paper-scissors, we instinctively want to win.
Because we usually play with winning in mind, being required to “lose” when you go second suddenly makes it much tougher.
Of course, you can also set the condition to “win”! This fast-paced game—where you keep winning or keep losing—really fires up a crowd, and turning it into a tournament makes it a hit even with large groups!
Arm Wrestling Tournament
How about arm wrestling as an idea that requires no preparation or practice and is guaranteed to get everyone excited? Everyone knows arm wrestling: two people face each other, rest one elbow on the table, clasp hands, and start.
The winner is the one who pushes the opponent’s arm down.
It’s so simple and universally known that it’s bound to be a hit! You could make it a team competition where the next challenger steps in each time someone loses.
You could also split men and women into separate brackets, or if you mix genders, introduce handicaps to even things out.
Where is this? Quiz
Let’s try a “Where is this?” quiz using photos.
It’s a game where you guess the location from pictures alone, but even if you’ve been there before, the name doesn’t always come to mind, so it can be surprisingly hard to answer.
If you’re doing it at a graduation party or thank-you banquet, it’s a great idea to pick places and photos that everyone shares memories of, like field trip spots or school trip destinations.
Just projecting funny photos with classmates on a screen will liven things up, and having prizes ready for the quiz winners will make it even more fun.
Wink Killer
The Wink Killer game is a perfect activity for a farewell party.
The player assigned as the culprit secretly winks at others whenever they make eye contact, aiming to take everyone out without being seen.
It’s a thrilling psychological battle where getting caught means an instant game over.
Since it can be enjoyed casually indoors, it’s guaranteed to be a hit regardless of the weather.
Playing in groups makes it even more exciting.
It helps friends bond and is sure to make the farewell party memorable.
With simple rules, it’s a recommended game that middle schoolers can enjoy right away.
What’s inside the box?
It’s a game where you stick your hand into a box you can’t see into and try to figure out what’s inside relying only on your sense of touch.
It’s a staple on variety shows, and the fun comes from watching the reactions of the person putting their hand in the box.
Since their fingertips are highly focused, it’s best to put in something that provides a distinct sensation—something spiky like a scrub brush is an easy choice.
Battery- or remote-controlled toys that move can also create the illusion that there’s a living creature inside, which is a great touch.
Minor’s Claim
Everyone carries feelings inside that they can’t share with others, and keeping them bottled up can be stressful.
How about taking this opportunity to express what you’ve been keeping in your heart and let everyone know how you feel? Talk freely about the worries you haven’t been able to tell anyone, or the things you’ve felt about the people around you—whatever you want to assert to those around you now.
It could also be exciting to reveal a side of yourself you haven’t shown before and make a fresh debut this time.
King Dodgeball
If you want to liven up a farewell party with a recreation activity, “King Dodgeball” is highly recommended.
Each team secretly chooses one “King,” and the game ends if that person gets hit by the ball—a simple yet deep rule set.
The fun of the game lies in how you protect your own King while figuring out who the opponent’s King is.
As you craft strategies and build teamwork, this game becomes an ideal choice for deepening friendships.
With nonstop thrills and excitement, it will undoubtedly foster a strong sense of unity in the class.
Without Katakana
In everyday life, we often use words written in katakana.
Here, we’d like to introduce “Katakana-ashi,” a game where you explain a given topic without using katakana.
For example, you show a ball used in P.E.
and ask, “What is this?” The answer will likely be “ball.” Next, have them describe the ball without using any katakana.
Children will likely search for answers by thinking of various words in their heads.
Try switching the roles of questioner and answerer and give it a go.
