Parachute Games

Balloon Float

Balloon Float

For this game you will need a large kids parachute. While the players are holding onto the parachute, place several.

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Balloon Float

Balloon Float

While the players are holding onto the parachute, place several balloons on top of the parachute. Count to 3 and.

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Birthday

Birthday

Wrap players in a parachute mushroom by raising the parachute to fill it up with air and closing to the.

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Cat and the Mice

Cat and the Mice

Choose several cats that are on top of parachute and several mice underneath. Those around edge shake parachute to make.

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Chute Ball

Chute Ball

Have everyone hold the parachute around the edge, like a firemen’s net with a beach ball in the middle. With.

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Closest to the Pin

Closest to the Pin

Lay the parachute flat and have each camper roll a ball to the center. Closest to the center wins.

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Club House

Club House

Have everyone pull the parachute up then everyone takes a step in and sits down on the edge inside. Then.

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Crazy Colors

Crazy Colors

You will need a lot of balls or objects that match the colors of the parachute. A large set of.

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Don’t Drop the Ball

Don’t Drop the Ball

Have the campers circle around the parachute and split each section of the parachute into teams. Place a soft ball.

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Falling Leaves

Falling Leaves

This activity uses listening skills. Place some fake leaves in the center of the parachute that you can make out.

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Fleas

Fleas

Need several small balls such as plastic balls, tennis balls, or ping pong balls. Put the fleas (balls) on the parachute.

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Fruit Salad

Fruit Salad

Each player is given the name of a fruit such as pear, apple, or strawberry. When the facilitator calls out.

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Going to the Hair Stylist

Going to the Hair Stylist

1. Have children hold the edges of the parachute-with one child sitting under it.2. On signal, the children pull back.

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Hot Dog

Hot Dog

Give everyone one of 4 names (e.g. hot dog, relish, mustard, ketchup). Call out one name. All the campers with.

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Merry Go Round

Merry Go Round

A simple game, but can really get kids moving and having to listen to directions. The students will move in.

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Name Game (Parachute)

Name Game (Parachute)

As the song is sung, have children raise the parachute above their heads.When a child’s name is called – they run.

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Number Dive

Number Dive

You need a few number cards for this game. Everyone stands up and holds the parachute. Place the number cards.

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Number Switch

Number Switch

You need a large parachute for this activity. Depending on the amount of children playing, going around the circle, number the children..

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One Hand Run

One Hand Run

Have each child hold the parachute with one hand-with the opposite arm extended straight out for balance. Run clockwise in one direction.

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Parachute Golf

Parachute Golf

While the players are holding onto the parachute, toss a plastic golf ball onto the parachute. Have the players maneuver.

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Parachute Sit Ups

Parachute Sit Ups

 In this game you will need a large kids parachute. Have them all hold it and lie on the ground..

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Parachute Tag

Parachute Tag

Lift the parachute high overhead. Call one child’s name and have him/her run to the other side before the parachute comes down.

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Parachute Target

Parachute Target

Use the parachute as a target or you can number the colors. Have campers try to land things on the.

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Parachute Twister

Parachute Twister

Use the colors on the parachute to play a fun game of twister! Simply call out different hands and feet.

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Parachute Volleyball

Parachute Volleyball

The students can’t touch the ball, they must use the parachute to catch the ball and launch it over the.

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Plug It

Plug It

For this game, you need communication skills! The goal is to try and get a large beach ball to plug.

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Pom Poms

Pom Poms

Put various sized pompoms in the top of the parachute and try to get them into the middle pocket.Variety: form.

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Popcorn

Popcorn

Children circle around the parachute. Two teams are created on either side of the parachute. A number of balls are.

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Present

Present

One or two children sit in the middle and the rest hold the outside of the parachute. Those holding the.

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Roll a Ball to a Friend

Roll a Ball to a Friend

Place a ball on top of the parachute and have the players roll the ball back and forth to each.

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Roller Ball

Roller Ball

Have all players hold the chute stretched tightly. Place a large ball near the edge. The object of this game.

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Sea Storm

Sea Storm

Two lie down at center of parachute, rest shake edges to make ripples. Add a story to make it last.

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Shake Hands

Shake Hands

Have all the players hold the parachute way up high above their heads. Call out two names and have these.

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Shape Dive

Shape Dive

Same concept as number dive. All you need for this are some shapes or objects instead. Pick a student and.

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Sharks

Sharks

All but the shark sit around the parachute holding it to their waist with legs under parachute. The shark under.

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Shoe Shuffle

Shoe Shuffle

Number around the circle 1 through 5 (or adapt numbers according to group size). All the number one children remove.

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Snakes

Snakes

Place four to six jump ropes on the chute. By shaking the chute, the children try to shake them off.

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Surfs Up

Surfs Up

This one is an active circle game! A few students around the circle will have scooters and while everyone holds.

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Tent

Tent

Mushroom, raise arms, and entire group goes inside the mushroom and sits on edges. Sing and chat inside.

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The Catapult

The Catapult

Place a ball on the parachute and catapult it as high as possible!

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The Flying Parachute

The Flying Parachute

Swing the parachute upwards and let it go. Try to keep the parachute floating as long as possible.

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There was a Man!

There was a Man!

Holding onto the parachute, children walk around in a circle.As they walk they say- There was a man in our.

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Treasure

Treasure

Put articles from people into a treasure box under parachute. Make waves as in Sea Storm. Send divers to retrieve.

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Turtle

Turtle

Similar to the mushroom, but this time you only put your head inside. It’s a nice time to socialize a.

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Waves

Waves

While holding the parachute tightly, participants move their arms up and down to make small and large waves.

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