[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)
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.
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.
[For Junior High School Students] A Collection of Recreation Ideas to Liven Up a Farewell Party (31–40)
Vague Memory Drawing Game
It’s a game where you recall the exact shape of the prompt you were shown and compete to see how high-quality an illustration you can draw.
It tests not only your drawing skills but also your memory—how precisely you remember the fine details of the prompt.
Let’s consider a variety of categories, such as things with tricky color placements like a panda, or logos you see around town.
Even if no one reproduces it perfectly, we recommend deciding the winner based on whose drawing is closest to the real thing.
long rope jumping
Let’s unite our hearts and sync our timing! Here are some ideas for long-rope jumping.
Long-rope jumping is a wonderful activity for deepening teamwork.
Especially when done as a class competition, everyone gets fired up with the mindset, “We won’t lose to any other class!” making it a perfect chance to test your team bonds.
By matching your timing together, you can rediscover the importance of cooperation while also enjoying the fun of competing for the highest number of jumps.
If you set a practice period, even if things don’t go well at first, repeated practice will let everyone feel the team’s growth, and the sense of accomplishment will become a wonderful memory!
ball tag
As a highlight of the farewell party, Ball Tag is an activity the whole class can enjoy.
First, the chaser pursues the person holding the ball, and if they manage to tag them, the roles switch.
Since you can’t move while holding the ball and must rely on passes, strategy is essential in this game.
The key is not just tossing the ball back and forth, but cleverly deceiving the opponent when making a pass.
While fostering concentration and decision-making skills, it also gets everyone moving and helps relieve stress.
Simple yet deep, this ball game can be enjoyed in many settings and encourages friends to work together as they play.
balloon volleyball
It’s a simple game where you keep rallying a balloon by batting it upward so it doesn’t fall.
With only one balloon, the pace becomes relaxed with lots of waiting, so let’s add speed by increasing the number of balloons or using other variations.
It might also be fun to keep the balloon rally going while talking at the same time, deliberately diverting your focus from the balloons.
Because the basic rules are simple, you can come up with various additional rules that allow for strategic play.
kickbase
Work together with your classmates as a team and compete! Here’s an idea for kickbase.
Kickbase is a game that’s especially fun with a large group.
By splitting into teams and playing against each other, everyone can enjoy the game while rediscovering the importance of teamwork and cooperation.
You can also make use of spacious areas like a memorable schoolyard or gymnasium, which makes running and kicking the ball more dynamic and helps refresh both body and mind.
Through the game, your bonds with classmates will deepen, and you’ll create fun memories that will last.