Next week (May 11) I was invited to appear at my local cub scout troop to do a yoyo demo and teach the kids how to yoyo! I’m pretty excited, so I wanted to share it with you all, and ask if any of ya’ll have ever done anything like this and if you have any advice for me.
Pretty much I just want to show them how fun it can be and teach them the basics like how to make a slip knot, how to throw, and how to make it return.
Yep I’ve done a few and have more this year. For one set expectations with the scout leader some expect the YoYo adventure playbook
Honestly if they aren’t strict on it just teach some parts of the beginner side of this Learn Yo-Yo Tricks for All Levels | Beginner to Expert Guide
Learn the safety rules of using a yo-yo and always follow them.
Discover how to find the proper yo-yo string length for you.
Explain why it is important to have the correct string length and to be in the right location before throwing a yo-yo.
Demonstrate how to properly string a yo-yo and how to create a slip knot.
In an area where there are no hazards or other people, conduct the pendulum experiment with a yo-yo. Explain what happens to the yo-yo when the string is longer.
Show that you can properly wind a yo-yo.
Attempt each of the following: gravity pull, sleeper, breakaway.
I’ve been yo-yoing since a child in the 60s. I recently, a few months ago joined a local club that is just children, in various stages of beginner. The number one thing is, you’re gonna have a bunch of kids throwing yo-yo’s around so safety first. It’s quite a fun experience. We do it every two weeks. I’ve never had so much fun.
Thanks @Captrogers ! I’ll take your advice for sure!
And @Yospeedracer That’s such a good point, I will emphasize safety to the kids before I do anything else! And yeah I’m happy for you that you’re having so much fun with it, that’s how yoyoing should be! 
If you can convince them not to do the pendulum thing it’s so much easier cause the kids lose momentum fast one but otherwise it’s a fun time. You really don’t need to be too structured with it. If you have sons responsive throws for them to try that makes it more interactive
You should at minimum show off the basics: safety, how to string and do a slipknot (a slide or diagram helps on that one) how to hold, attach and throw a yoyo sleeper and a Gravity pull.
Show off walk the dog and around the world but don’t have anyone practice those unless you have space and space them out first.
If you want to do a show bring an unresponsive and throw a few Eli hops and a dna to get them excited and show how to bind an unresponsive (show how it doesn’t come back with a tug)
You can either do it as a yoyo showcase presenting what yoyo is and how or more of an interactive workshop or some combo.
I like to bring different shapes and materials and show off a few varieties of yo-yos and open a yoyo to show what’s inside (bearing pads and such) but that’s all extra.
I’ll even pass a taken apart yoyo around but it’s one I’m not concerned if it’s messed up or loses a bearing or whatever.
Don’t bring anything you’ll be sad if it was dinged
