Our Co-op ends at the end of May; summer lasts a long time. Let’s plan different challenges for your family, starting with catapults. Kids never seem to tire of making catapults. Below are a few examples. I find the best approach is to show kids the basic Spoon Catapult, first. Then have a bin full of supplies and show the kids a few images to try. Be prepared for an hour of fun. BTW water balloons and mini bouncy balls are more fun to launch than pom poms or marshmallows. Try this DIY Indoor Slingshot made with paper rolls or an easy Stick Slingshot.
1. Look at this awesome Water Bomb Catapult. You’ll need a package of clothespins, metal spoons, and balloons. Buy a few spoons at the thrift store rather than sacrifice your set of cutlery. This version uses surgical tubing, a cup (drilled with holes), and water balloons.
2. This Water Balloon Catapult uses a yard stick, milk jugs, dowel, and a cup. It’s a more ambitious catapult.
3. Frugal Fun has a Launcher made from scrap wood. Housing a Forest has a similar version, Simple Catapults, kids can build.
4. Make a Water Balloon Slingshot. It might pay to just buy one; they run about $20.
5. Try a Pencil Catapult. Yes, craft sticks are much cheaper; however using different materials is diverting. Let your kiddos study different versions: How to Make a Pencil Catapult, Homemade Catapult, and Marshmallow Catapult.
6. Three Catapults use craft sticks, but have fairly complicated designs.
7. Lastly, let’s look at a few different catapults. The Paper Catapult has a template to use. This Paper Catapult uses paper tubes. The Binder Clip Catapult is also a bit different. Here and here are cardboard catapults. Here are LEGO catapult plans. Here is a chopstick launcher. Go ahead and let the kids clean out your junk drawer.
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