20 Scouts, 20 Kites, 20 Minutes

This project was originally brainstormed by the GMC committee planning the Scouting Centennial Celebration for use as an inexpensive recruiting tool by Professional Scouters and for use at School Night for Scouting and similar functions.

The intent was to have prospective Cub Scouts color the kites, fly them, then take them home. Feel free to add your particular contact information or School Night reminder to these designs before you photocopy them.

It turns out this would be a good Den meeting activity. The kites fly well, but inevitably the boys will end up running back and forth non-stop "flying" them, which as any Den leader knows is a great way to channel the endless energy of a Cub Scout and tire them out!

If you are interested in other kite activities, there are many websites devoted to use of kites in classrooms which are appropriate for Scouting, and also make a great hands-on project for science related activities. (ie. Webelos Scientist Activity Badge!)There are lots of links in the PDF file below.

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