Below are some articles from around the web on the subject of starting up a youth group
Y.O.U.T.H.
Some Do’s and Don’ts
Building Relational Skills
Building Organizational Skills
Building Spiritual Guidance Skills
Check Your Bearings!
Are you like Batman or Superman?
When are you gonna grow up, man?
Persistance Pays
Agreement for Parents to Help at Youth Group
Conflict Resolution in Youth Groups
How to Manage a Youth Group
How to Set Up a Youth Group
The Legal Requirements for Youth Groups
Top Tips to Keep Older Kids Busy
Top Tips to Keep Older Kids Busy
Top Tips to Keep Younger Kids Busy
What Benefits do Kids get from Youth Groups?
What do Kids Want from a Youth Group?
Why Play Games at all?
Why Set Up a Youth Group?
Writing a Behaviour Agreement for Youth Group