Hunger Games--Peeta's Cupcake Challenge

We had a cupcake decorating challenge at our Hunger Games Lock-In!  Everyone had to decorate a cupcake that was in some way related to the Hunger Games.  Of course, that could really be anything if you have a creative mind!  To represent Peeta's skills, we not only had cans of icing and sprinkles and stuff, we had actual decorator icing in bags with special tips.  It was an activity...it was a snack...it was a snacktivity!!  Everyone had 15 minutes to make their best cupcake, then they had to get a Gamemaker to photograph it.  The pictures ended up on three different cameras, but it helped us determine the winners without making everyone wait to eat!

Everyone working to decorate their cupcakes:

Some cupcake love:

Some completed cupcakes:

"Obey" (representing the Capitol)

 "Me" (representing the Capitol)

 A flower

This person creatively pulled the wrapper out and made a turtle.  (Rotate it 90 degrees in your head.) 

 A building from the Capitol

 A leaf

A fiery sunflower

Hunger Games--Capitol Costume Challenge

One of the activities at our Hunger Games Lock-In was to design a costume fit for a tribute to enter the Capitol!  Each district got identical materials:  duct tape, masking tape, four trash bags (two black, two white), one entire New York Times newspaper, and scissors.  They had 20 minutes to dress up one team member and plan his or her entry into the capitol.  It was hilarious!  Most groups followed the tradition stated in the book, of dressing the tribute to represent the main specialty of their district.  But, how they went about it was so funny.  I mean, we had a mermaid and a cow along with some really crazy-looking outfits!  We had everyone walk down the steps and pose in their costume while other members of their district provided music and commentary.  I wish I had video!

Working on the costumes:

Preparing to enter the Capitol:

Some tributes making their entries:

A publicity shot of all of the tributes: