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2 Event Description: This event is designed for students to engage in a fun, multi-event game show experience that encourages students to Be Smart! By making good choices. This event will have students play a variety of on stage games that utilize different intelligences or "smarts" to win points for their team. At the end of the show there will be a debrief highlighting how the choices we make can affect our lives and how the ultimate choice that we all have to make is putting our faith in Jesus Christ. # of students: T Location: Auditorium Sound system CD player CD s of fun high energy music Score board Large white board or power point Closed circuit camera Game props listed on each page Staff positions and job The MC: o Hosts the event Time: 90 Minutes descriptions: o Gets and keeps the crowd engaged o Makes the call to modify the time or a rule in order to keep everything flowing well o Knows all the games o Can explain all the games o Settles all disputes about the games during the show The DJ/ VJ: Who: o Spins the CD s o Announces contestants o Controls the sound volume. (errs on the side of too loud) o Runs Power Point Score Keeper: 1-2 people o Keeps track of points o Has Good math skills o Has neat hand writing on or Power point skills Props Team: 2-4 people o Knows all the games o Set up each game o Tears down the games A Frontline Specialists Resource design*develop*deliver Who: Who: Who:

3 The on deck team: 2-4 people Who: o Knows all the games o Can explain all the games to students while another game is going on o Answers all the questions that students have before the game is introduced to the crowd. Team Mascots : 1 per team Who: o Makes sure that their team gets to where they need to go o Cheers for their team o Gets the crowd to cheer for their team The Crowd plants: 4-12 people Who: o Sit in the crowd o Lead by example o Are extremely enthusiastic o Keep the students around them engaged with the events Prior to the event: Have at least one staff meeting o Go over each job, so that everyone has a general idea of what is going on. o Assemble all the props o Walk through each game set up and tear down so that there are no mistakes at game time. o Make sure that each of the staff members are pumped! The students will follow suit. After the event: Do not start tearing down right away! o Take the time to greet the folks you just served. Assemble all the people who helped with this event and thank them, after all they are volunteers too. And you will most likely need them again. Other stuff you need to know: These directions are written for an event that took place for 5 th to 8th graders, but the program can work with a much wider age range. The directions break students into 2 teams but the number can be changed to meet the needs of your group. You can theme the event somewhat easily just by adding verbiage to the directions and adding a few stage props. Themes always create more fun! Everybody knows it. A Frontline Specialists Resource design*develop*deliver

4 Time Music Plays Event Production Sound Participants enter DJ s Intros MC Sound Welcome explain the idea of the event VJ s project contestants for Game 1 Wilma Work out VJ s project contestants for Game 2 Game 1. Head Smarts VJ s project contestants for game 3 Game 2. Music Smart VJ s project contestants for game 4 Game 3. Snout Smarts VJ s project contestants for game 5 Game 4. Memory Smarts VJ s project contestants for game 6 Game 5. Dexterity Smarts VJ s project contestants for game 7 Game 6. Juggle Smarts VJ s project contestants for game 8 Game 7. Bridge Smarts VJ s project contestants for game 9 Game 8. Noodle Smarts Game 9. Balance Smarts Announce Winners Reframing of Be Smart Live Feed Live Feed Live Feed Live Feed Live Feed Live Feed Live Feed Dismiss A Frontline Specialists Resource design*develop*deliver

5 Head Smarts Game Description: Players throw ping pong balls to their team mate. Their catcher attempts to catch as many balls in a bucket on top of their head. Players: 4/ Team (2 throwers & 2 catchers /team ) Time: 90 seconds 2 Bucket Headgear made of small bucket affixed to a helmet. 2 Containers of ping-pong balls with 20 balls in each 2 Hoops Rope for throwers to stand behind Set out 1 hoop on the far right and left side of the stage Set out lines approx 10' from hoop in the middle of the stage Instructions: When I say go throwers grab 1 ball at a time then toss it to their team mate Catchers must try to catch the balls in the buckets on their heads. Catchers must stay standing in the designated area marked by the hoops. Catcher may not use any part of their body to catch the balls. Each ball caught in the bucket is worth 500 points A Frontline Specialists Resource design*develop*deliver

6 Music Smarts Be Smart Game Show Game Description: This game challenges teams to not forget the lyrics to their favorite childhood films. One song is played for a team and the students will sing along when the music stops they need to sing the next line. Players: 4/ Team Time: 6 Minutes CD Player Classic Disney Vol. 1 CD 1 microphone Place microphones at the front of stage 1 for each team facing the front Students line up on their side facing the audience Directions: This game is very simple We are going to play a popular Disney theme song You as a team will sing along with the song. When the music stop you keep singing If you sing the right words you get 1000 pts for your team. If Not then you get nothingng The team with the most points wins the round A Frontline Specialists Resource design*develop*deliver

7 Snout Smarts Be Smart Game Show Game Description: Player must transfer cotton balls, 1 at a time from 1 serving bowl to another using only petroleum jelly on the nose. Players: 4/ Team Time: 5 Minutes 16 cotton balls 2 petroleum jelly tubs 2 buckets Place 2 piles of 8 cotton balls on the stage Place a tub of petroleum jelly next to each pile of cotton balls Place a bucket about 20' down the isle of the auditorium Directions: When I say go each player, one at a time, will dip their nose in petroleum jelly and attempt to pick up cotton balls with the nose. Player may only apply petroleum jelly by dipping nose in petroleum jelly. Each player will then transports 1 cotton ball stuck to their snout deposit in the bucket in the aisle. The player will then return to their team and the next player will attempt the process. Players must deposit cotton ball into the end bowl directly from the nose without coming into contact with any other body part or object. Once the cotton ball is deposited into the bucket, or if it falls off somewhere else that players turn is finished and must return to the team before the next player can go. Each team will receive 500 points for every cotton ball in their bucket.

8 Memory Smarts Game Description: During this game each team will look at a sequencee of pictures attempting to remember as much as they can as a team. At the end of the sequence the team will be asked a question from the sequence if they get it right then they get 1000 points for that round. If not better luck next time. # of students/ Team: 4-8 Time: 10 Minutes Power Point Show CD CD Player Students line up on their side facing their opponents Directions: Look at the pictures Remember as much detail as you can You have 10 seconds to answer the question at the end Your team will get 1000 points for each correct answer

9 Dexterity Smarts Game Description: This game is a shoot out! A person from each team will come up and face off with an opponent One on one. The first person to make the wiggle waggle wins and lives to fight another day. Players: 4/ Team Time: 5 Minutes None Students line up single file so that the 1st two people in each line are facing each other Directions: Place Your hands together with your fingers pointing up like you are praying Pretend like you are holding a piece of glass between your hands. Now magically slide your middle fingers through the glass and have them point in opposite directions Side your hands around so your middle fingers are facing up and down and the rest of your fingers are point to opposite sides. We will start by having one person from each team face off When I say the word Draw the 1 st person to make a wiggle waggle wins that round. If you lose you are eliminated from the contest The team with the most players at the end wins 5000 points for their side

10 Juggle Smarts Game Description: Teams will tap balloons in the air to keep them offf the ground for a minute. Players: 4/ Team Time: 10 Minutes 16 Blue Balloons (inflated 16 Yellow Balloons (inflated) 60 Second countdown video Players line up on the stage on their side facing the audience Directions: When the clock starts, players releases all the balloons into the air. Player may not hold balloons, allow them to rest on the body, or hit the ground, or that balloon is eliminated. Each team will receive 500 points for every balloon they keep in the air for the entire 60seconds.

11 Bridge Smart Game Description: One at a time players will roll a ping pong ball down a tape measure into a shot class. Players: 4/ Team Time: 5 Minutes 2 measuring tapes (1 for 2 ping-pong balls 2 shot glasses 2 8' tables each team) Players line up on the stage on their side facing the audience Place 8' table in front of each team Place glass at 6 foot mark Directions: Set each shot glass 6 from the players When the clock starts, player extends tape measure and grabs the first ping-pong ball. Ping-pong balls must be transported 1 at a time along the tape measure. Player may use only 1 hand on the tape measure once a ball is placed. Switch players after each attempt regardless of its success Each player must roll a ball down the tape measure into the shot glass (and tape measure removed) the first team to get the ball into the glass 4 times wins. Each ball in the glass is worth 500 points.

12 Noodle Smarts Be Smart Game Show Game Description: Pick up all the penne noodles placed around the perimeter of a table using only a piece of uncooked spaghetti in your mouth. Players: 4/ Team Time: 5 Minutes 40 pieces of uncooked penne pasta (pre team) 8 pieces of uncooked spaghetti (per team) 2 large bowls 2 8' tables Players circle the table Give each player a spaghetti noodle Place bowl in middle of the table Place penne pasta around the table Bowl Directions: Prior to game start, each contestant must stand with hands at sides. Once the game begins, the contestant may grab the spaghetti noodle and place it into their mouth. Once the spaghetti noodle is placed in their mouth, the contestantt may not use their hands to complete the game. The contestants place the penne pasta in the bowl on the table The team with the most pasta in their bowl wins 5000 points for their team.

13 Balance Smarts Game Description: In this game teams will have to work together to move a tennis ball and replace it on the PVC pipe without dropping the ball or knocking the pipe over. Players: 8/ Team Time: 10 Minutes 2 transporters 2 Tennis balls 2 PVC pipes 12" long Students line up at the back of the stage on their side facing the front Place a transporter in front of each team with a tennis ball on the ring Directions: In front of each team is a tennis ball balanced on a PVC pipe Your task is to have everyone grab the very end of a cord and pick up the tennis ball off the PVC pipe. The group must rotate The group will then attempt to replace the tennis ball on the pipe and place the cords on the ground. The team to complete this task 1st wins 5000 points If you drop the ball you must start over If you knock over the pillar you have to start over

14 Game Supplies Game /Items Head Smarts 2 Bucket Headgear made of small bucket affixed to a helmet. 2 Containers of ping-pong balls with 20 balls in each 2 Hoops Rope for throwers to stand behind Music Smarts CD Player Classic Disney Vol. 1 CD 1 microphone Snout Smarts 16 cotton balls 2 petroleum jelly tubs 2 buckets Memory Smarts Power Point Show CD CD Player Dexterity Smarts No supplies needed Juggle Smarts 16 Blue Balloons (inflated) 16 Yellow Balloons (inflated) 60 Second countdown video Bridge Smarts 2 measuring tapes 2 ping-pong balls 2 shot glasses 2 8' tables Noodle Smarts 1 box of penne pasta 8 pieces of uncooked spaghetti 2 large bowls 2 8' tables Balance Smarts 2 transporters 2 Tennis balls 2 PVC pipes 12"long Who Players/ Team

15 Wrap up Connect: Be Smart Game Show Who had fun today? Encourage screams &applause Who will share a highlight from today s game show? Content: I want to make sure everyone knows this: success starts today! Some people think that success is something you become later when you are older. That is what I call Stinkin Thinkin Stinkin Thinkin = Bad choices that produce bad results I need to pass the test but I don t take time to study Stinkin Thinkin I want to win the game but I don t work hard at practice Stinkin Thinkin I want to have friends, but I don t work at being a friend Stinkin Thinkin I want people to help me, but I won t help myself Stinkin Thinkin I want people to help me but I won t help them Stinkin Thinkin I want people to respect me, but I don t respect others Stinkin Thinkin I can do whatever I want today and then change later Stinkin Thinkin Romans 12:2 "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." NIV Proverbs 23:7 "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." NKJV The way you think does matter. Today we played a bunch of games that used different types of intelligences. Logical, musical, use of words, and people skills. Just like there are a lot of different ways to be smart there are a lot of ways to be successful You have a better shot at being successful tomorrow if you make good choices today Challenge: If you made bad choices yesterday then you can still make good ones today No one knows the future So don t wait until tomorrow to be successful be successful today. Make good choices for yourself and encourage your friends to do the same. Close: I think success is something that you can have today. It s your choice! You just got to remember to o Be Smart

16 Develop Be Smart Game Show Once we decide on our solution we develop the project with clear goals and objectives to the fullest detail so that everyone in the organization can be on board. We can do this by working with your people or on our own freeing you to do the things that only you can do, like running your company! Deliver Our MISSION: To be a catalyst for success innovating and orchestrating effective teams, programs and events Design Rather than selling our clients a product or service that we have in our arsenal, we listen to your needs and design a battery of solutions for you to choose from. Solutions may be in the form of facilitating brainstorming experiences, team building events, workshop facilitation, staff appreciation events. Often getting started is the hardest part. We are experts in getting things done. Together we will take ideas and dreams and making them a reality. Here is what a few of our clients are saying about Frontline Specialists: Korhorn Financial Group Very wise and capable facilitators of "team building" experiences. Fun and likable along with a very deep understanding and mastery of facilitation weree enjoyed and are still treasured by our team. Kevin Korhorn CEO Latitude Software Frontline Specialists have the insight and expertise that I certainly call on. Their straight forward approach and honesty are revealing and inspiring. Tony Gambee CEO Evart Middle School Their energy is contagious! Teamwork becomes fun and purposeful. Their ability to listen to our short and long term goals, ask a few clarifying questions, present a few suggestions and then bring it all together in a fun and energizing event that addresses the needs of all: student/teacher/parent/school. Sue Lenahan Principal

Sponge Toss. Equipment - 13 Sponges - 1 Large Red Trash Can (filled with water) - 26 Poly Spots

Sponge Toss. Equipment - 13 Sponges - 1 Large Red Trash Can (filled with water) - 26 Poly Spots Sponge Toss - 13 Sponges - 1 Large Red Trash Can (filled with water) - 26 Poly Spots - Create two rows of poly spots about 3 feet apart - Have students pair up and stand on a poly spot across from their