Category: Games

I’m Going on a Trip Game

This is a great game for a field trip bus ride or a scout meeting. One person starts by thinking of a category and coming up with an item that fits the category. They say aloud to the group, “I’m going on a trip and I’m going to bring (item), does anyone want to go with me?” The other players think of items that might fit the category and ask “Can I join you if I bring (item)?” If it fits in the category, the first player says “Yes, you may come along.”
If it doesn’t fit they say, “I’m sorry, you cannot come.” They get to guess again when they come up with a new idea. More people play until everyone gets a yes answer. Play again with a new category.
It doesn’t matter the order of who guesses, just have fun with it. The difficutly is in the category. You can do simple things like a certain shape or color, or things starting with a certain letter.

The best and possibly hardest category was 2 things that start with the person’s initials. For example, Bob Jones started with, “I’m going on a trip, and I’m bringing a Basketball and a Jaguar, does anyone want to join me?” If Kevin Smith said, “Can I join you if I bring a Kite and a Star?” He would get a yes answer. George Turner ‘brought’ a Grape and a Tire, etc. It was hard, but it was awesome once you figured it out!  Try it.

Plaster Cast Catch-All

Father's Day Crafts Gifts to Make

 
 
Total Time Needed:
Weekend Project

This casting project from familyfun.go.com may take a day or two to complete, but the end product — a pretty holder for jewelry, coins or other collectibles — will make a lasting impression on whomever your child bestows it.

 
Materials
  • An apple, a small acorn squash or an old baseball
  • 2 to 3 10-inch wooden kabob sticks
  • Plastic bucket for mixing
  • Paint stirrer
  • 2 lbs of plaster of Paris
  • Acrylic paints and paintbrushes
 

Instructions
  1. First, prepare the mold by trimming the sides of the carton or tub so that they are about 2 1/2 to 3 inches tall.
  2. Cast Catchalls - Step 2 Next, partially insert the kabob sticks into the center of the object you plan to cast, evenly spacing them around the circumference (with hard objects, you may have to hammer starter holes with a small nail). Rub Vaseline on the portion of the apple or squash that will be submerged in plaster (skip this step if you’re using a baseball). Then rest the skewers on the sides of the mold.
  3. Use the bucket and stirrer to mix the plaster according to the package directions. Slowly pour the mixture between the object and the carton walls until one third of the object is submerged (no more, or the object will be hard to remove later). Gently tap the mold on a table to release air bubbles.
  4. After one hour, lift the object from the plaster. Carefully remove the mold and let the casting cure completely (about 24 hours). Then prime the plaster with shellac or spray matte, let it dry and the casting is ready to paint. For the best effect, use a contrasting color to accent the hollowed portion. Or sponge a darker hue on the top and sides once the base coat dries.

Bean Bag Balloon Balls

 

Beanbag Balls 
  • Total Time Needed:
1 Hour

These totally tossable, squishable balls are lightweight and easy to grip, making them perfect for novice jugglers, beanbag games, or a good old game of catch.

Materials
  • 9 (11-inch) balloons (for 3 balls)
  • Funnel
  • 2 1/4 cups of dried lentils
  • Scissors
 Instructions
  1. Beanbag Balls - Step 1 Stretch the first balloon by inflating it halfway, holding it closed for about 30 seconds, and deflating it.
  2. Beanbag Balls - Step 2 Place a funnel in the balloon’s neck and gradually pour in 3/4 cup of lentils, pushing them in as you go. The balloon should be firm but squeezable.
  3. Beanbag Balls - Step 3 Snip off the balloon’s thick rubber lip. Cut the neck off a second balloon and gently stretch the opening.
  4. Beanbag Balls - Step 4 Ease the second balloon over the filled balloon, tucking in the neck as you go.
  5. Beanbag Balls - Step 5 Cut the neck off the third balloon, stretch the opening, and ease it over the other two. Repeat this process to make a set of three balls, or however many you’d like.
via familyfun.go