Parachute Games

You will need:– A parachute (play or other type) This is an adaptation of a country dance but works well with the canopy. Number off round the canopy A, B,…

You will need:A parachute (play or other type)A football This works best if the canopy is marked in segments or halves; so you can have 2, 4 or 6 teams.…

You will need:A parachute (play or otherwise)An empty can, or small soft object (bean bag, shoe..) Stand holding the canopy at shoulder height making sure there is a space between…

You will need:A parachute (play or otherwise) or an equivalent large sheet/cloth. Everyone sits on the ground with their legs stretched out under the canopy and the canopy held at…

You will need:A parachute (play or otherwise)Several small balls (foam or tennis balls work well). Players hold the canopy taut at chest height with 2 or 3 small or foam…

You will need:A parachute that has a central hole Several small light balls (eg foam or tennis balls) If your canopy has a hole in the centre place 3 or…

You will need:– A parachute (play or other) Number players around the parachute circle 1 or 6. Leader calls out a number and all those with that number remove a…

(It could be worse!) You Using the parachute as an aid to storytelling. You have the attention of all because they are holding, the chute. Tell the story using the…

You will need:– A parachute (play or otherwise) Simply use the parachute to adapt any circle game. E.g. “Fishes in the sea”, “One sent a letter” etc. Using the chute…

You will need:– A parachute (play or otherwise) After lofting the chute several times, everyone steps inside, bringing the fabric taut behind their body, either to shoulder height or to…