Easy Halloween Crafts, Snacks, and Games

Halloween is a fun time for Scouts. It is a great chance to have spooky fun while learning new skills. You can include Halloween themes in your meetings, camps, or special events. These activities can be adapted for different ages and skill levels.

It’s important to pick age-appropriate activities. Younger Scouts will enjoy simple games and crafts. Older Scouts may like more complex projects. You can still make sure everyone is having fun and learning something new.

Here are some ideas for Halloween crafts, snacks, and games for Scouts of all ages.

Crafts are a great way for Scouts to be creative. Younger Scouts enjoy simple crafts that don’t take much time. Older Scouts like more detailed projects. You can even plan crafts that take a few meetings to complete.

For Cub Scouts, simple crafts are best. Here are some ideas:

• Paper plate ghosts
• Pumpkin masks using construction paper
• Handprint bats
• Spooky coloring pages

For Scouts BSA, crafts can be a little more advanced:

• Painting small pumpkins or gourds
• Making Halloween lanterns using mason jars or making tin can lanterns
• Creating homemade trick-or-treat bags
• Crafting glow-in-the-dark spider webs with string

For Venturers, you can plan bigger projects:

• Designing and making Halloween costumes
• Building a haunted house decoration for an event
• Creating detailed Halloween props like tombstones or skeletons
• Carving intricate designs into pumpkins

Halloween is a perfect time to make fun snacks. Younger Scouts enjoy easy snacks they can make quickly. Older Scouts may like more challenging recipes. Venturers can even plan a themed Halloween meal.

For Cub Scouts, try simple, no-bake snacks:

• Monster sandwiches made with cookie cutters
• Edible spider crackers made with peanut butter and pretzels
• Witch hat cookies using chocolate wafers and Hershey kisses
• Apple “mouths” with marshmallow teeth

For Scouts BSA, baking can be a fun challenge:

• Mummy hot dogs using crescent roll dough
• Ghostly cupcakes with marshmallow topping
• Spooky sugar cookies in fun shapes
• Candy corn trail mix with popcorn and pretzels

For Venturers, you can plan a full meal or themed party:

• Halloween-themed pizza with “monster” toppings
• A spooky charcuterie board with cheese shaped like skulls
• Eyeball pasta using mozzarella balls and olives
• Witches’ brew punch with dry ice for special effects

Candy Corn Mix Recipe

Candy Corn Mix is a delicious and easy recipe that is perfect for using up leftover Halloween candy corn. This sweet and salty mix is reminiscent of a Snickers bar, with the combination of candy corn, peanuts, and M&Ms. Simply mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and you have a tasty treat that everyone will enjoy. The vibrant colors of the candy corn and M&Ms make it a festive addition to any Halloween party or gathering. Whip up a batch of Candy Corn Mix and satisfy your sweet tooth with this delightful snack.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

If you carve at least one Jack ‘O Lantern in October, never let the seeds go to waste. Roast pumpkin seeds and eat them instead. These crunchy and flavorful seeds are a delicious and healthy snack. The first step is to remove the top and scoop out all of the pulp and seeds from the inside of the pumpkin. Clean up the seeds by rinsing them under water and removing any remaining pulp. Then, season the seeds with your favorite spices. Bake them in the oven until they are golden brown and crispy. Enjoy this simple and tasty treat!

Jack O Lantern Creamsicles

To make Jack O Lantern Creamsicles, you will need some creamsicles and black icing gel. This snack/craft is perfect for a den meeting or any Halloween gathering. Working quickly to prevent melting, use the black icing gel to draw a jack o lantern face on the creamsicles. This simple and creative activity adds a festive touch to your Halloween celebrations. Enjoy these spooky treats with your friends and family!

Games are a great way to keep Scouts moving and having fun. Younger Scouts like simple games with lots of movement. Older Scouts enjoy games that require more strategy or teamwork.

For Cub Scouts, try fun, easy games like:

• Pumpkin bowling using mini pumpkins and soda bottles
• Pin the nose on the jack-o-lantern
• Halloween scavenger hunt with spooky items
• Mummy wrap relay using toilet paper

For Scouts BSA, add some challenge to the games:

• Obstacle course with Halloween decorations
• Relay race while wearing a costume
• Capture the flag with a spooky twist
• Glow-in-the-dark tag using glow sticks

For Venturers, focus on team-based games:

• Halloween-themed escape room challenges
• Haunted house team-building exercise
• Solving a spooky mystery together
• Halloween trivia night with scary prizes

Halloween Picture Bingo Cards

Looking for a fun gathering activity for a meeting or party around Halloween time? Look no further than these Picture Bingo Cards. With 30 unique cards decorated with Halloween-themed images, there’s something to catch everyone’s eye. To enhance the gameplay, use Halloween candy as markers – it’s thematic and adds a sweet touch. Just make sure the kids resist the temptation to eat their markers early! Whether it’s a school party or a casual gathering, these 4×4 Picture Bingo Cards are sure to be a hit. So grab your cards, gather your friends, and let the bingo fun begin!

Bobbing for Worms Party Game

Bobbing for Worms Party Game is a perfect last-minute Halloween party game idea that is fun for all ages. This messy and exciting game is especially enjoyable for tweens and teens. It’s a great addition to a costume party and will surely create a memorable experience. The game involves each player attempting to eat a gummy worm from a plate covered in whipped cream, without using their hands. It’s a hilarious and challenging activity that will entertain both the players and the spectators. Get ready for some messy fun!

Halloween isn’t just about crafts, snacks, and games. You can add even more fun with songs, costume parties, and other activities. These ideas can be used for a meeting or a special event. Everyone can join in and enjoy the Halloween spirit.

Halloween Songs are a great way to start or end a meeting. You can sing fun songs with younger Scouts and try spooky campfire songs with older Scouts. Here are some ideas:

• “Five Little Pumpkins” for Cub Scouts
• “The Addams Family Theme Song” with hand motions
• “Ghost of John” for a haunting melody
• Make up your own Halloween song using popular tunes

Costume Parties are always fun. Scouts can come dressed in their favorite costumes. You can have a contest with different categories, such as:

• Funniest costume
• Scariest costume
• Most creative costume
• Best Scout-themed costume

Other Fun Ideas include:

• Hosting a Halloween skit night with spooky or funny performances
• Planning a pumpkin carving or decorating contest
• Organizing a spooky story time, with older Scouts telling ghost stories
• Creating a Halloween-themed service project, like making decorations for a local nursing home

These activities bring excitement and fun to your Halloween event. They are also a chance for Scouts to work together and share ideas. Make sure everyone gets involved, and keep the focus on having fun.

Carve the Pumpkin Song

Carving pumpkins is a classic Halloween tradition, and what better way to celebrate than with a catchy song? This song is perfect for den meetings, pack meetings, or any party. It’s not too scary, so even young children can join in on the fun. Sung to the tune of Yankee Doodle, the song goes like this:

“I’ll carve a fearful pumpkin face As well as I am able, And when it’s done I’ll light it up And put it on my table. I’ll set it out where all my friends Will see and get the quivers, For Halloween’s the time to scare And give the shakes and shivers!”

Get ready to sing along and embrace the spooky spirit of Halloween!

Crew Costume Party Ideas

A costume party is always a fun activity for teens. A Venturing Crew will enjoy a costume party. To make the party even more exciting, encourage the crew members to come up with creative and unique costume ideas. They can dress up as their favorite movie characters, historical figures, or even mythical creatures. Set up a costume contest with different categories such as “Most Creative Costume” or “Best Group Costume.” Provide prizes for the winners to make it more competitive and rewarding. This will not only bring the crew members together but also add a memorable and enjoyable element to their Halloween celebrations.

When planning Halloween activities for Scouts, it’s important to keep safety in mind. Some crafts and games may need extra supervision. Always have enough adults to help. Make sure all materials and tools are safe for the age group.

Encourage Scouts to work together. Group activities build teamwork. Plan games where everyone can participate. Make sure all Scouts feel included.

Adapt the activities as needed. If a craft is too hard for younger Scouts, try an easier version. If older Scouts need more of a challenge, add extra steps. This keeps everyone interested and involved.

Program Themes: Igniting Excitement and Learning in Scouting: A theme can make for an enjoyable and enriching Scouting event.

Halloween is a fun time to teach Scouts creativity and teamwork. These crafts, snacks, and games will keep them busy and excited. It’s also a great time to show them how Scouting values can be part of fun events.

By planning age-appropriate activities, you can make sure all Scouts have a good time. Whether it’s crafts, snacks, or games, there’s something for every Scout to enjoy. Use this time to build skills while celebrating Halloween.