Every one loves balloons and prizes. Put the two together and you have a “popping” good time! Insert a slip of paper into each balloon. Some slips of paper will be blank while others list a prize the lucky popper has won. Prizes can range from the very simple like candy or small toys, to money. It’s up to you!
Prep Steps:
1. Contact your local party store and request a donation of balloons (request a quantity), helium, and string.
2. Ask local businesses to donate items for “popping” prizes.
3. Decide when and where you’ll hold your event and sell balloon tickets the days or weeks leading up to the event. For example you can hold your balloon popping during the last period of school on a Friday afternoon. Supporters who pay for the balloons beforehand receive a “balloon ticket” which they exchange for a balloon on the day of the event. This will help you determine how many balloons you’ll need.
4. Determine how much you’ll charge for each balloon.
5. Recruit volunteers to help insert paper into the balloons and inflate them.
6. Be sure to have pins available for popping.
Materials Needed:
1. Balloons, Helium, String
2. Paper to put in balloons
3. Pins
4. Prizes
5. Flyers to advertise
Helpful Hints:
• This is a great fundraiser to use in conjunction with a larger event.
• Helium goes quickly—be sure to have enough on hand!
TIP! During the event, hold a “Hot Air” contest for the best/funniest helium voice
Raised: $
When: E
Publicity: Low
Volunteers: <10
Challenge: Easy
Audience: 100
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