Florida Keys
Reunion Activities

OUT-OF-THE-BOX ACTIVITIES:

ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Explained as simply as possible, Ultimate Frisbee is played between two teams of seven players on a large rectangular pitch (field). A line drawn across the pitch at either end creates two “endzones”. These are the goal-scoring areas. A goal is scored when a team completes a pass to a player standing (or more likely running) in the endzone they are attacking. For complete play & technical rules, click here.
 

KARAOKE
Bring a karaoke machine to the reunion. Kids of all ages will love it.
 

NOSTALGIC GAMES 
Set up marbles, checkers, hopscotch, horseshoes, baseball or other games your ancestors played.

 

THE BANANA GAME
Ask all willing family members to line up. Tie a string around a banana and hang the banana from each player's waist so that it hovers just above the ground; then put a whiffle ball in front of each player. Participants must use their hips to swing the banana so that it hits the ball. The first player whose ball crosses the finish line—about 30 feet away—wins. It sounds awkward, but it's a riot.

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FAMILY TALENT SHOW

Have each family member perform a talent in front of the whole group. Even people who think they don't have talents should be able to come up with something.

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

•      Sing a song

•      Do a theatrical reading

•      Recite a poem from memory

•      Perform a skit with one or more family members (i.e. Who's on First by Abbott and Costello)

•      Juggle

•      Play an instrument

•      Do a dance (individual or with a partner)

*Don’t forget to video this!

 

SCAVENGER HUNT

A scavenger hunt can be about searching and collecting specific items or solving clues that lead to treasure. This can be as basic or intricate as you want to make it. Kids can play individually, or if you want siblings and cousins to build camaraderie have them play in teams of two or more.

Some of the items on their list can include:

•      A book

•      An article of clothing

•      Litter that can be recycled

•      A toy

• Items of a particular color

• A signature from the oldest person at the reunion (let the kids figure out who it is)

 

If you want to get fancy, you can create clues that they have to solve along the way.

 

FUN ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS (& grown-ups)

•       Set up an art table - Supply with construction paper, printer paper, markers, scissors, stickers, tape, small
         canvases, paints, brushes, etc.  The art table creates a great gathering place for children & adults looking
         for quieter activity.

•       If you have a family newsletter or website for pre-reunion updates, create a kids’ section.

•       Include kids in the cookoff/bakeoff activities, either as participants or judges.

•       Search locally for a living history museum, aquarium or educational center.

•       Let an older child oversee collecting information for a family contact book of phone numbers and email
         addresses. He or she could ask for a fun fact, too, such as everyone’s favorite color.

 

“Generations pass like leaves fall from our family tree. Each season new life blossoms and grows benefiting from the strength and experience of those who went before.”

 - Heidi Swapp