Summary: Build a Kite as a competition and judge it on a few different criteria.
Ages: From 12 and older
Recommended Number of Players/Teams:
This is best played in teams of three, but if you only have two players, it will also work.
Equipment:
Each player or team will need a complete set of the following materials:
one 24-inch wooden dowel or lightweight, straight wooden stick
one 20-inch wooden dowel or lightweight, straight wooden stick
(hint: longer sticks can be cut to length with adult supervision)
large piece of paper (at least 26” X 26”) or a heavy duty trash bag
tape
lightweight string, twine, or fishing line
craft knife (requires adult supervision!)
ruler
pencil, pen, or marker
scissors
ribbon
Set Up:
Gather materials for each kite and have a bog or box ready for each player or team. If you choose, you can include a set of instructions in the box.
How to Play:
Each player or team must first build a kite using only the materials provided. They must then take the kite on a successful flight.
Winner:
Method 1) Winner can be the first player or team to build a kite that flys.
Method 2) Winner can be the player or team who keeps their kite in the air the longest.
Method 3) Winner can be based on a combination of points. For example, up to 30 points for sound construction, 15 points awarded for first completed kite, 40 points for kite that flys the highest, 30 points for kite that flys the longest amount of time.