Materials Needed:
- One laundry basket for each pair of players
- Stuffed animals (3 per pair for younger kids, up to 10 per pair for older youth)
- Open space (gym, large room, or outside on soft grass)
Setup Instructions:
- Divide the group into pairs.
- Give one laundry basket to each pair.
- Give each pair a set of stuffed animals.
- Have one player from each pair hold the basket.
- Have the other player stand about 10 feet away with the stuffed animals.
- Make sure all pairs have enough space around them to play safely.
How to Play:
- The player with the animals turns their back to the basket holder.
- They toss one stuffed animal backward over their head.
- The basket holder tries to catch the animal in the laundry basket.
- If the animal misses, the team can retrieve it and try again.
- Keep tossing until all the animals are caught.
- The first team to catch all their animals wins.
Notes and Variations:
- For younger children, stand closer together.
- Use fewer animals for shorter rounds.
- Add music or Bible trivia between rounds for fun breaks.
- Play just for fun, or keep score with several rounds.
- Make sure the area is clear of hard objects or sharp corners.
- Always remind youth to toss gently and watch where they step.
See https://young-catholics.com/1036/get-on-noahs-ark-game/ for more information.