(((I posted this in Activities as well, sorry for the double post)))
I'm co-chairing our second Family Fun Night, at our junior high(5th-8th grades).
We need some ideas for different activities for the kids to chose from.
So far we have:
*karaoke
*pie throwing contest(7th grade teachers have volunteered to be the target)
*basketball free throw contest
*obstacle course
We had other things that didn't go over as well last year that we'd like to replace and add new stuff.
Any ideas?
Thanks so much in advance!!
C.
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We had our preliminary meeting, just me and the other person chairing the event with me. Here's what else we came up----
*scrapbooking craft
*Are you Smarter Then A 5th Grader?
*Deal or No Deal(using donated items as random prizes)
*Bean Bag tournaments
I am going to bring up these other suggestions when I talk to Amy(co-chair), I think if we can get our hands on a Dance Revolution the girls would love that. Both Amy and I have 2 Guitar Heros, so that would be easy, I know our boys would *LOVE* that!
THANKS for these AWESOME ideas. Keep 'em coming!!! :)
THANK YOU-THANK YOU-THANK YOU!!!!!!
Very Simple, but good for the quieter kids, those that are more focused on fine-motor skills or those who need a calming activity.....
Bottle Pick-Up Game
Tie a string to a pole and put a plastic ring (like from a fabric store) at the end of the stick.
Then use the "fishing pole" to hook the ring to the end of a soda bottle and pull it upright.
Sounds easy, but takes patience to do.
guitar hero or drum hero. my younger brother is crazy about both of these games and they had a very successful turn-out for the first annual "guitar hero competition" at his school.
Boggle tournaments (each family is a team) or Scattegories or something that challenges the MIND. Each family gets the SAME crossword and the first one done WINS.
Then....you can add jump rope competition (longest time, most turns w/out a miss, etc.) Something for the physical!
Team up families for a POLISH SOFTBALL game! SSSSOOOO much fun and ANYONE of ANY AGE can play.......NO BOUNDARIES, can run the bases in ANY direction, can have as many people on base as you want, people can pass each other in "running the bases". People who feel intimidated DON'T HAVE TO. All they have to do is make contact w/ the ball and they don't HAVE to run if they don't want to once they get on a base. LOTS & LOTS of fun!! You also are NOT limited the the number of players on a team! If there are lots, divide the alphabet or some other way so that everyone has a chance to play.
How about a bowling night or a board game night.
It looks like you have a lot of boy stuff for your Fun night. My 11 yr old daughter loves crafty stuff. Maybe have a beaded bracelet they can make or something like that? Face painting?
Sounds like fun! Hope it goes well!
Rent those giant Sumo wrestler suits. They are an absolute blast. There's very little risk of anyone getting hurt, as long as all the rules are followed. Human bowling as a lot of fun too. You can use milk jugs (sand in the bottom for weight) as the pins. You put someone on a cart (like the ones people use to repair under cars) and they are the ball. Another person is the bowler. The object, of course is to work together as a team. The bowler gives the ball the momentum, and the ball is suppose to steer the cart to knock down all the pins. It's a ton of fun! Families could enter as a team. As a non athletic person, I always hated events like this when I was growing up. It always seemed like they were so focused on athletics. I would make sure to include activities that everyone can participate in, not just sporting events.
You could do a hula hoop contest or the limbo - we always did that at our club and the kids loved it! Also, as it is close to valentine's day you could do the guess how many candy hearts in a jar - we would do different sizes for different ages. Just some suggestions!
At my daughter's school, Guitar Hero and DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) were big hits. She has also gone to curch all-nighters where they had a rock climbing wall and volley ball tournaments.
C.-
DDR (dance dance revolution) set up with a tv would be a sure hit. Perhaps a sundae making station or a make your own...? Are you Smarter than a jr high student game? I teach 5th grade and these have worked well at our school. :) Good luck.
-Nikki
I second the Guitar Hero suggestion! That is a big winner. Also, DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) is popular, and can be scored for prizes.
Hi C.!! How about dodgeball, hot potato, bobbing for apples, face painting contest or even something like a sock hop(get inside a large cloth bag in your socks and hop across to the finish line). Maybe a dance contest, hoola hoop contest or bingo? How bout a hacky sack contest(see who can keep it up the longest)? Hope this helps!
Our school has done a annual turkey bowl. The kids love it. The also do pie a teacher, they used a WII with the wands last year,and one of those dance pads that go on the floor. Hope this helps. Good Luck.
Dance Dance Revolution is something our school did recently. I think you hook it up to a TV...ask the kids to see who has it.
S.
Scene it games ( like harry potter or high school musical )
Pictionary
races - like sack game or tying the feet together . toilet paper relay wrapping each family member. ( MUMMY Race). Good Luck!
Yey, a fellow Scrapbooker going all weekend next Friday.
Mother of a four year old boy and a angelic ( not always) 1 year old girl
