What's in a Vape Cloud?
This activity highlights the youth vaping epidemic with a unique, eye-catching display. This activity is a great way to share up to date facts with your peer and community. This activity is adapted from Wisconsin FACT.
You'll Need
- At least 10 white beach balls or balloons in varying sizes
- Fishing line
- Paper clips for ceiling placement or tape for wall placement
- Index cards
- Markers/pens
Instructions
Before the Activity:
- Select a location where people will see your vape cloud display – be sure to get permission if needed.
- Learn about the toll of the vaping epidemic here and select the facts you want to use.
- Write facts about vaping in large lettering on index cards – one fact per card.
- Blow up the beach balls or balloons.
- Hang the index cards from some of the balls/balloons with fishing line (hang them around eye level so people are able to read them).
- Use fishing line and paper clips or hang the balls/balloons from the ceiling or use tape to secure them to a wall in a cloud formation.
During the Activity:
- Take photos of your vape cloud display and share them on social media using the hashtag #TakeDownTobacco
- Monitor the display periodically.
- Answer questions from peers about vaping.
After the Activity:
- Take down the vape cloud and clean up the area where it was displayed.
- Post your photos of the display on social media and in your outreach to your local news outlets using the hashtag #TakeDownTobacco