Paper Kites

Before the meeting:

1. Break off the pointed end of each skewer.
2. Prepare meeting space to allow for making kites.
3. Identify an area free of obstacles to fly kites.

During the meeting:

1. Ask Cub Scouts to fold their piece of paper “hamburger” style so that the paper is 8 ½” by 5 ½”.
2. Have Cub Scouts fold one side of the paper on an angle. Then have them turn the paper over and fold the other side at an angle.
3. Have Cub Scouts unfold one side. Leave the folded side facing up.
4. Ask Cub Scouts to tape down the folded edge.
5. Have Cub Scouts tape the skewer to the wider end of the paper, across the fold.
6. Ask Cub Scouts to pick up the paper and hold the kite by the folded part under the skewer.
7. Ask Cub Scouts to punch a hole through the double pages right below the skewer.
8. Have Cub Scouts run a length of string through the hole and tie it to the kit.
9. If they want, Cub Scouts can tape streamers to the narrow end of their kites.
10. Take Cub Scouts outside to fly their kites.

Tip: This YouTube video, How to Make a Simple Kite, from Inner Child Run Media, LLC, shows exactly how to make a simple kite.