Greased Watermelon Game | |
| This Game is meant for Boy Scouts. Decide for yourself if it is appropriate for your younger scouts or not. | |
| Location: | This Game should be held in water. |
| Required: | watermelon shortening |
| Preparation: | coat the watermelon with shortening to make it slippery. Define the play area in the water with a center line and two endzone goal lines. Water should be between waist and chest deep. |
| Notes: | Follow safe swim practices. |
| Instructions: | Divide into two teams, each lining up on their goal line. Float the watermelon at the center line. Object is to acquire watermelon and move it across the opposing goal line. The watermelon can not be lifted out of the water. Safety: Lifeguards need to pay very close attention to the scrimmages and keep a sharp eye out. |
A Favorite Game
