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Pool Noodle Power: 12 Fun Activities for Your Girl Scout Troop
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Time to read 3 min
Never Struggle Planning Activities Again
Easy to use activity booklets for your troop meeting.Never Struggle Planning Activities Again
Easy to use activity booklets for your troop meeting.|
Time to read 3 min
When it comes to keeping your Girl Scout troop engaged and energized, the right activities can make all the difference! Have you ever thought about the versatility of pool noodles? These colorful foam tubes aren't just for poolside fun but a gateway to creativity and teamwork.
From adventurous games to educational projects, pool noodle activities can transform any gathering into a memorable experience. In this article, we’ll dive into 12 ways to utilize pool noodles, helping your troop be creative and bond in the process. Whether you’re looking for a thrilling outdoor challenge or a craft to showcase their skills, these activities promise laughter, learning, and a splash of fun. So grab those pool noodles and prepare for an unforgettable day with your Girl Scouts!
A pool noodle is a cylindrical piece of flexible, buoyant polyethylene foam. They are commonly used by people of all ages for various activities in the water, such as:
Beyond the pool, their lightweight and flexible nature makes them useful for various craft projects and DIY solutions.
Where can you get pool noodles?
You can find noodles at a variety of retailers, especially during the spring and summer months. If you are like me and hate going to store get your troops noodles on Amazon.
Turn your meeting space or backyard into an adventure zone! Use noodles as hurdles to leap over, create tunnels propped up by chairs, or weave them through cones for a fun agility test. This encourages teamwork and gets everyone moving.
Grab some pool noodles (halved for smaller hands) and a lightweight ball like a beach ball or a large pom-pom. Set up simple goals with cones and let the hockey games begin! It's a great way to practice coordination and sportsmanship.
Mark a throwing line and see who can launch their pool noodle the farthest! This simple activity is perfect for developing gross motor skills and can easily become a friendly competition with measurements.
Bend pool noodles into circles and secure the ends firmly with duct tape. Use stakes or even other pool noodles stuck in the ground as your targets. This classic game helps improve aim and hand-eye coordination.
Unleash your troop's inner engineers! Provide short sections of pool noodles and a variety of craft supplies like construction paper, straws, and tape. Challenge them to design and build miniature boats that can actually float in a tub of water.
For imaginative play, pool noodles are the perfect safe "swords"! Encourage creative storytelling and role-playing with these soft and harmless props.
Cut pool noodles into various lengths and let the building begin! They make surprisingly good lightweight building blocks for creating towers, forts, and other imaginative structures, fostering creativity and problem-solving.
Spice up a classic game of tag by having the person who's "it" gently tag others with a pool noodle. It adds a fun and silly element to the game.
Explore the world of texture and color by using cut pool noodles as stamps! Dip them in paint to create unique patterns and designs on paper or fabric.
Equip each scout with a pool noodle on your next nature walk. They can use it as a gentle pointer to explore interesting finds without disturbing the environment. You can even create a scavenger hunt list to go along with it.
Looking for a fun and easy STEM activity? Check out how to make this fun craft at the Frugal Fun for Boy and Girls Website.
Instead of a broomstick, use a pool noodle for a fun and safe game of limbo! Two scouts can hold the noodle while the others try to gracefully (or not so gracefully!) bend under it.
With just a few pool noodles, your Girl Scout troop can embark on a multitude of exciting adventures. These activities are not only fun but also help develop important skills like teamwork, coordination, and creativity. So grab some noodles and let the fun begin!
Enjoy every minute being a leader and continue to inspire your girls!
