These simple craft stick catapults are easy to make and can be used over and over again, making them a great science project to keep.
I gave these a fun spring or Easter twist by decorating the ping pong ball to look like a chick.
Easter Craft Stick Catapult
You’ll need
- Ten wide lolly sticks or craft sticks
- Elastic bands
- A plastic milk bottle top
- Glue or double-sided tape
- Ping pong ball
Instructions
Follow the video to build your lolly stick catapult.
Decorate the ping pong ball to look like a chick.
More Easter Science for Kids
Try one of my simple Easter STEM challenges, including an egg zip line, egg drop activity and scratch art eggs.
Find out how spring affects animals with the BBC.
Grab some friends and have an egg rolling race!
Last Updated on March 19, 2026 by Emma Vanstone
