Keeping them out on something like a driveway or parking lot where it can stay dry overnight. The sun will dry them up pretty well, but careful about leaving them out overnight as the dew and condensation will affect the drying process.
You don’t want to add too much as it will take too long to dry, but you don’t want to add too little lest the colors won’t dye the starch. The exact water amount you need is just estimated – you basically add water until it’s a creamy consistency.We mixed it all in large containers, but realized later that using smaller aluminum pans would have worked better as the powder needs to dry.Gather a dozen of your middle and high school friends for a Powder Coloring Party.food coloring (red, pink, yellow, orange, purple, blue, etc.). Order it in advance and you can get cheaper shipping.) Shipping was an extra $50, so it was $130 for all the cornstarch. We ordered 4 bags, so 200lbs for about 50 kids. Order 200lbs of cornstarch (We bought it from.(Well, this is how WE did it – you can also find other ways to make it online.) If you’re looking for a cheaper option, you can make your own Color Powder using cornstarch and food coloring. (You probably need at least 2 lbs/kid to make it fun, so 25 kids would be a minimum of 50lbs of powder. If you have a large budget, you can purchase already dyed Holi powders in bulk, it’s more expensive, but way less work. Also, lay down towels so folks don’t track in the powder if they need to go inside to use the bathroom. The powder will wash away in the rain, so it doesn’t leave a huge mess. It’s best to have the event in an open field.
Additionally, it makes for some great social media posts for your high/middle schoolers.
It gets them messy, but not gross, and is easy to wash off. With tons of colored powder, you’ll play several games with a giant color fight as your closer. A Color War is essentially a color run without the running – well, not as much running. You might have seen this done at a summer camp or been a part of a Color Run. Written by Lindsey Horton, Young Life leader in Rome, GA.Īre you looking for a fun event to build momentum in your YL area this summer?ĭo you want a summer-time alternative to Clubble?Īlready planning for a big kick-off for August or September?
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