Carnival Games Are A Great Way to Raise Money for Your Fundraiser

Now that the school year has begun, children everywhere are looking to join after-school activities. Getting involved in after-school activities is a great way for your child to learn about teamwork and make friends in the process. After-school activities have a history of enriching childhood education and showcasing hidden talents. Unfortunately, schools across the country are battling tight budgets and cutting the necessary funding for after-school activities. As much as you may want your child to remain active, without school funding, who's going to pay for the coach to direct the soccer team or the artist to teach your child how to paint?

More and more, parents are finding solutions to fundraising issues. For instance, by organizing a fundraiser, your child can remain involved in after-school activities. Planning a fundraiser doesn’t have to be difficult. Just follow these simple steps: First, determine how much money must be raised. Next, ask other parents and members of the local community if they'd like to participate. When it comes to fundraising events, you have options. But, since the fundraiser supports after-school activities for children, why not make the fundraiser fun? A carnival fits the occasion perfectly. 

Before you can create posters, hand out flyers and focus on garnering interest, you need to set up your day of events. Fortunately, we provided a list of carnival games that are sure to please guests. Since each game gives players a chance to win, be sure to have enough prizes.

1. Balloon Darts: Blow up twenty balloons about the size of a softball. Use thumb tacks to pin the tail of the balloon to a wall. Using darts, each plays gets three chances to pop a balloon with a dart.

2. Ring Toss: Line up two to four dozen classic Coke bottles on a table. Each player is given five carnival rings to throw and ring around a bottle.

3. Bean Bag Toss: Using a large piece of wood, cut out five holes. Place the board on an angle, leaning slightly backwards. Each player is given three bean bags to toss into the holes.

4. Duck Pond: Fill a small pool with water. Using ten to fifteen rubber ducks, place a number on each duck. Children pick a duck out of the pond and each number wins a different prize.

5. Can Knockdown: Stack six cans in a pyramid. Each player is given three balls to throw at the cans and knock them down. A popular version is the milk bottle toss.

With all of these great games, you will need to find supplies on a budget. Look around our website and find all the materials you need for your carnival games to run perfectly.