| When we think of balloons, it's always associated | | | | the making of masks and piñatas as well. |
| with fun, games and parties. Children never fail to be | | | | Balloon helicopter. Air escaping from a blown up |
| excited when they see them, never mind in a | | | | balloon can be used to help 'fly' into the air. Or you |
| shopping mall, other people's homes or even out in | | | | can even tie a toy helicopter to the balloon to make |
| the open fields. They like to bang on them, toss | | | | it go. Try to find lessons on how to make these and |
| them around, play 'volley ball' with them or just let it | | | | teach a group of kids how to make one of their own |
| escape into the universe. Incorporating balloons in a | | | | balloon helicopters. |
| child's party is a must to say the least. Party gift | | | | Balloon flight competition. Post card attached to each |
| books, craft websites, balloon and party stores offer | | | | participant's balloon is released into the air. The hope |
| many super ideas on ways to incorporate balloons in | | | | is that those who come across the balloons with the |
| a child's party. Below are some helpful ideas for | | | | postal addresses on them with return them. The |
| including balloons in a kid's party. | | | | winner is determined in two ways. One is how far |
| A clown is a party life wire. A clown can make | | | | the balloon has gone. If the post card is returned |
| balloon animals. Children are enthralled by the clown's | | | | from a different city, state etc, the exact mileage |
| expertise in contorting simple balloons into unique | | | | could be estimated. The winner or winners could be |
| shapes and animals like a dog, giraffe, sword, heart | | | | determined by whichever balloon postcard or cards |
| and more. | | | | that returns first. Adults planning such an adventure |
| If hiring a clown or balloon artist is out of your | | | | should be aware of the risks involved because of the |
| budget, then purchase a book on balloon animal | | | | exposure of your personal addresses. This game |
| sculpting lessons and within minutes, you could be an | | | | would be more suited for older audiences. |
| expert and a total hit at your party. | | | | Balloon Pop Race. A relay style game with two rows |
| A classic free-time favourite of most parties for kids | | | | of children at one end of the room while the balloons |
| is to arrange for water balloon fights. This game is | | | | to be popped would be stationed at another. Each |
| especially fun outdoors when it is at least ninety | | | | row of kids would take turns racing against another |
| degrees outside in the sun. | | | | child in order to pop the balloon first. The row of |
| Water Balloon Dunk Contest. Although this game is | | | | children who pops the most balloon wins. |
| usually meant for fairgrounds, with the right help and | | | | Balloons can also be used in number games where |
| equipment, you can set up a tank full of water in | | | | prizes are given out. A number would be written on |
| your back yard, which is basically what you need. | | | | each balloon and the number that corresponds with a |
| The object is to be the first to dunk the person | | | | number drawn from a cup will be the winner and |
| sitting on top of the water tank. Get an adult who is | | | | take home a prize. |
| a good sport to participate. Kids think it's hilarious to | | | | You can also insert small prizes or notes inside |
| see adults submerged underwater. | | | | balloons. Then when users shoot them with darts and |
| For use with Paper Mache'. Balloons can sometimes | | | | bursts them, they would find the contents of the |
| be used as a mould for creating animal crafts, | | | | balloons revealed. |
| especially pigs. Jumbo sized balloons can be used in | | | | |