Captain Fundama to the Rescue!

Looking for a fun and easy superhero themed activity to do this summer? Why not join Captain Fundama in his campaign to fight boredom and engage kids, tweens, and teens in developing new skills? 

A number of years ago, we developed Fundama, a DIY skill toy that uses paper cups, string, and masking tape. Camps and libraries across the U.S. have created and played with Fundama. We're very excited to bring it back to you with a new twist connecting the activity to this summer's CSLP theme, Every Hero Has a Story.

The program just requires a few steps:

1. Read: Share the story of Captain Fundama (found below) to introduce the activity.
2. Create: Have attendees create their own Fundama. You can use one of our designs or have them create and name their own. Videos, printable instructions, and other resources available at PlayFundama.com and videos available at Skoyz.com.
3. Play: Allow time for actually playing and mastering a few tricks with their new Fundama.
4. Tell: Have attendees finish the story that started off the activity. Describe the Fundama that Fundy (you) created and the reaction his brother had to it. Was his brother good at the skills? Did he have fun? Did he make his own? 
5. Share: Have volunteers use the Fundama they created to finish their version of the story.

The Captain Fundama Story: Captain Fundama's older brother always says, "I'm bored." Whether at home, school, the park, or even on vacation, he says "I'm bored." Fundy just does not understand. How can you be bored when you can build sand castles, master the rock climbing wall, or learn about volcanic eruptions?

Then one day the power goes out at home. No video games, no music, and no internet. His brother turns to Fundy and says, "I bet even you will be bored today!" Little did he know that Fundy had already developed the super power to be able to create and master new challenges with even the simplest objects. He goes into the kitchen closet and grabs paper cups, string, and masking tape. He gets to work knowing that even his brother won't be able to resist this entertaining challenge. Captain Fundama to the rescue!

Feel free to share pictures of the Fundama, creative story endings, or videos of the story telling here or on our Facebook Page.