Youth Activity Archive

Activity Description: Youth decorate cups and use them to build towers, race, and/or practice stacking skills.

Items Needed:

• Paper or plastic cups (at least 6 per youth)
• Markers
• (Optional) Stickers
• (Optional) Tape
• (Optional) Washi tape or colored paper
• (Optional) Timer or stopwatch

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 5–10 min):

1. Decorate the cups. (5–10 min)
   • Give each Youth a set of cups to personalize.
   • Use markers, stickers, or tape to decorate each cup.
   • (Optional) Add names, symbols, or team colors.

How to Use Stacking Cups

• Prepare the stacking area.
  • Clear a flat, safe surface such as a table or floor.
• Practice building towers.
  • Try different shapes like pyramids, walls, or freestyle designs.
• Try stacking challenges.
  • Build the tallest tower possible.
  • Speed stack by timing how fast youth can stack and unstack their cups.
  • Use a timer or count aloud.
• Create friendly competitions.
  • Try relay races or group challenges.
• Share and display creations.
  • Show off favorite towers or stacking tricks.
  • Take photos of different towers.

Step-by-Step Tutorials:

• Alternative Instructions: Carly & Adam – Cup Stacking Challenges for Kids
• Video: SARI – Stack the Cups Challenge

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