Program/ Contest Idea: Wild and Wacky Wheels

Looking for a creative contest/ program idea? Why not set up a wild and wacky wheels customized diecast car contest? Similar to the MTV show "Pimp My Ride", teens can compete in customizing a Matchbox type diecast car, and make it as wacky and wild as they want. The photo above is from my custom, which I titled Mizz Madonnaronna. This budget friendly project will appeal to teens of all ages, and is also a great family project.

To set up a Wild Wheels mini custom car contest/ program you will need:
* Mini Diecast cars: Can be found at dollar stores/ toy stores
* Random bit of plastic findings and beads (or encourage teens to bring stuff from home)
* A good strong glue like Aleene's tacky glue
* Paint pens

Encourage your teens customize their cars in any way they want. You can also award them for different themes such as, funny foods, best paint job, wackiest wheels etc.

***For an extra writing element you can have your teens submit a short paragraph about their car concept and what they would do to their interior.