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Elbow Balloon Pass
Elbow Balloon Pass
Cub Scouts pass a balloon around in a circle using only their elbows, demonstrating cooperation, coordination, and communication.
Ranks
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Specifications
Arrow of Light, Bear, Webelos
3+
Indoor
3
2
2
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Supply List
- Three 11” non-latex balloons
Objective
Pass the balloon around the circle using only your elbows.
Set-Up
Inflate the three balloons. Identify a play area that is free of hazards.
Directions
Instruct players to stand in a circle, and pass the balloon from Cub Scout to Cub Scout using only their elbows. If a balloon drops, retrieve it with your hands and start the pass again.
Continue passing from person to person, seeing how many times the balloon can be passed around the circle in 5 minutes.
Level- Up – Add a balloon to the circle to pass around simultaneously.
After the game
Collect and dispose of balloons and any fragments from popped balloons.
