Let the Beaver Scouts blow up the balloons for use during the evening (watch for allergies).
Chat about Hot Air Balloons and how they work.
This can be used as part of the Discovery Challenge or Experiment badge.
Game: TimeBomb
A Beanbag or other suitable bomb (use a small balloon)
This is basically a game of tag with a simulated time-bomb. The player tries to touch someone with the bomb, that player then has to take the bomb.
Every 30~60 seconds a Leader blows a whistle and whoever has the 'bomb' is out.
Craft: Hot Air Balloon
Balloon
Paper cup
4 straws
Decorate the paper cup
Tape the straws to the paper cup (on opposite sides)
Then tape the balloon into the centre of the straws and a piece of string to hang the hot air balloon in the Beaver Scouts bedroom
Game: Balloon Tag
Balloons and string
Each player blows up a balloon, ties a knot in the end, then ties a length of string to the end of the balloon and ties to other end to their ankle.
The players have to try to burst everyone else's balloons by stamping on them, while at the same time protecting their own balloon (they are not allowed to pick up the balloons). When a player’s balloon is burst, they sit at the side. The winner is the last player who has a balloon and then all the players who were out are allowed back in to try and burst the winners’ balloon.
NOTES:
A balloon that is only half inflated will be more difficult to burst.
Also a prize could be given if a player has happened to get a balloon which has already had a chocolate penny put in it.
Game: Flapping game
The lodges line up in relay formation. Give one player a rolled up newspaper. On the word ‘go’ they use the newspaper to flap their balloon up to the far end of the hall. They then pick up their balloon and run back - giving it to the next person. The game continues until everyone has had a turn.
