Family Picnic

Affirmations & Motor City Pride Family Picnic

Food

We are asking families to bring their own sandwiches. Affirmations will provide cotton candy, popcorn, chips, beverages as well as some light tasty snacks.

Games/Activities

  • Clown/circus characters
  • Gripper parachuting
  • Magic station
  • Bean bag/ring toss
  • Relay racing
  • Beading
  • Family photo station
Family Scavenger Hunt
Equipment Needed
A list of things to hunt for (one copy per person or team) 

How to PlayGive people or groups a list of things to hunt for, and the first one done wins.

  • Family huntGive them a list of personal characteristics, and have them find family members who match (for example, green eyes, no hair, same color eyes, born the same year).  Mister Spiffy suggests tossing in a couple of easy ones like same number of arms, born after 1850, etc.
  • Family Clown Academy: The Greatest Show on Earth
    Via the hired clown, they can teach kids and mom and dad the art of clowning, ie. Tight-rope walking, balloon animal making and creating the perfect clown performance. (TBD)  Print up certificates or awards for the various categories.

Prizes/Favors

A $15 dollar gift card from Panera Bread has been donated. This prize will be awarded to best family in show during the Clown Academy.

Kiddie favors:

  • Whistles and kazoos
  • Spinning tops
  • Giant lollipops
  • Mini card games
  • Silly putty
  • Yo-yos
  • Paddle ball
  • Punching balloons
  • Clown noses
  • Jumbo glasses
  • Stickers