Opinion Piece by a Youth Worker: The Importance of Imagination in Youth Work
At the Lillekese Youth Center, we’ve always supported young people’s desire and interest in playing fantasy-world games in a physical setting. During our first year of operation, one of our most popular activities was playing “café”—the café had its own menu, meal times, and waitstaff. An entire room at the youth center was transformed into one big dining area. One of the young people’s big favorites this year has been playing “apocalypse.” They have their own bases, rules […]