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Mini Raft Craft (For VBS or Church Camp)

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In this activity, youth make a tiny raft. This would go well with a Treasured VBS theme. It also is good for any lesson involving boats, such as Jesus walking on the water or St. Paul being shipwrecked.

Mini Raft Craft

This is both a craft and an activity. You can have the youth race against each other or you can keep it non-competitive and just let everyone show off their sailing skills.
Prep Time 30 mins
Active Time 20 mins
Keyword VBS
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Equipment

  • kiddie pool

Ingredients
  

These are suggested materials. Use what you have available to you

  • twigs
  • jumbo craft sticks
  • kitchen string
  • duct tape
  • clear packing tape
  • corks
  • construction paper

Cargo – Need one per raft, choose something which fits your theme

  • mini treasure chest
  • miniature figurines of people
  • miniature figurines of animals

Instructions
 

  • Set up the pool and fill with water.
  • Give the youth the craft materials and instruct them to use them to build a raft which will be carrying a small cargo. Show them what the cargo will be.
  • When the rafts are complete, have them take turns testing how their raft carries the cargo.
  • If time permits, let them adjust their raft designs.

Notes

Youth may work on this activity individually or in small teams.
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