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Icebreakers & energisers for a session

A set of icebreakers and energisers matched to group size, age and energy.

When to use

When planning a session, camp or workshop and you want the group warmed up and settled.

Prompt template

Suggest 6 icebreakers or energisers for a group of {GROUP_SIZE} people aged {AGE_RANGE}, with {ENERGY_GOAL} in mind (e.g. calm them down, wake them up, help them mix). For each: a one-line name, how long it takes, what you need, and a sentence on how to run it. Make them inclusive — include at least two that work seated or without physical contact, and note any that need a consent or accessibility check. Keep them low-prep. No games that single out or embarrass anyone.

Replace each highlighted placeholder with real context. Keep names and safeguarding details out.

When to use this prompt

Reach for this prompt when you need to a set of icebreakers and energisers matched to group size, age and energy. It's designed for Youth worker, Volunteer, Programme lead. Typically used within Facilitation work.

How to use it
  1. 1

    Gather your inputs

    Have your local context, audience and goal to hand.
  2. 2

    Fill in the highlighted placeholders

    Copy the template above and replace every highlighted placeholder with real, local context.
  3. 3

    Run it in your AI tool

    Paste into your preferred AI assistant. Ask a follow-up if the output misses your association's tone.
  4. 4

    Work through the checklist

    Tick every item before you send, publish or act on the output.
Why this prompt works

Gives facilitators safe, inclusive options instantly instead of recycling the same two games.

What good output looks like

Six ready-to-run icebreakers or energisers with timings and inclusion notes.

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