With COVID restrictions still in place in a large part of the world, people are looking more and more to things that they can do around the home or in their community. (Check out our boxes if you need some “in the home” activities.) On these hot summer days, I totally challenge you to have a family balloon fight - but not just any ordinary one - one using forts and catapults. We’re talking about going all out!
Here’s what you need to do: break the family into 2 teams and each team needs to build a fort on their side of the property (whether it is your backyard or your balcony), just something to help protect themselves from incoming bombs. Then give each team the same materials, and the same amount of time (you can always add time if needed providing each team agrees to it). The challenge is simply this:
Workingwith the members of your team, design and build a catapult or slingshot that will allow you to “fire” your water balloons at the opposing team.
Recommended materials to use:
Popsicle sticks
Glue
Rubber bands
A plastic container
Here are some things to think about while your are working to design your catapult.
Once both teams have created their ultimate catapult and are ready to go, all you need now is to fill the water balloons, distribute them equally between the two teams and prepare your battle cry!
Want to make the fight a little easier? Make yourself some reusable water balloons and provide each team with a bucket of water to reload their ammo with. All you need are some sponges cut into strips then tied tightly together in the center. Spread the strips and twist them to make them look like exploding fireworks. Quick and easy reusable water bombs, all you need to do is load them with water. Enjoy the family time together this summer!