Pool party games for kids are a great way to keep all of the little ones entertained. On hot Summer days, water based games are a great way to stay cool. These types of games also cost very little money to arrange. Games can be played with just a few kids or an entire crowd.
The purchase of a basic pinata can be turned from a classic party game into an entirely new idea. Instead of blindfolding the participants and having them swing wildly at the pinata, use the pool as part of the fun. Don't even use a blindfold and have the kids swing at the pinata as they run and jump into the water. The prizes hidden inside can include toys capable of floating. When everything floats, there are no worries about losing anything and the bottom or something getting wet that shouldn't be.
Inexpensive items like swim goggles, water guns and other toys that can be played with while wet are all acceptable options. By throwing in some fun toys and some useful items, the prizes become more interesting. Candy is always a good choice, of course, but should be protectively wrapped so that water doesn't ruin it. A great place to find a variety of cheap items to use are those stores where everything is only $1.
The children themselves are a good resource for ideas. They will likely come up with items that could be put inside that adults wouldn't think of. Many children love the idea of the game itself so much that they could really care less if there were anything at all inside. In the end, the real fun in this game is the action of swinging to break the pinata while jumping into the water.
Another fun game would be to toss a variety of prizes out into the middle of the pool. Make all of the kids wait around the edges until everything has been tossed in, then turn them loose. Just watching all of the chaos as they try to grab arm loads of prizes and swim at the same time can be quiet entertaining for the adults.
Relay games are also easily adapted into water games. Two separate pieces of rope can be tied across the middle of the pool to get started. The kids should split into two teams. Each team member will race to get across the pool on some that floats, while pulling themselves with the rope. The winner is declared when one team successfully gets each member across and back again.
Life jackets could be used in place of inflatables for this activity. They will keep the swimmers from going under and increase their safety. With this option, smaller kids could also participate. As with any water game though, an adult should be close by to monitor for safety and be available for helping.
Pool party games for kids are a lot of fun, but safety should always come first. Every game should be suitable for the age of the kids that will be playing it. Everyone needs to have proper safety gear to use as well. As with any water based activity, a responsible adult should remain nearby to help keep everyone safe.
The purchase of a basic pinata can be turned from a classic party game into an entirely new idea. Instead of blindfolding the participants and having them swing wildly at the pinata, use the pool as part of the fun. Don't even use a blindfold and have the kids swing at the pinata as they run and jump into the water. The prizes hidden inside can include toys capable of floating. When everything floats, there are no worries about losing anything and the bottom or something getting wet that shouldn't be.
Inexpensive items like swim goggles, water guns and other toys that can be played with while wet are all acceptable options. By throwing in some fun toys and some useful items, the prizes become more interesting. Candy is always a good choice, of course, but should be protectively wrapped so that water doesn't ruin it. A great place to find a variety of cheap items to use are those stores where everything is only $1.
The children themselves are a good resource for ideas. They will likely come up with items that could be put inside that adults wouldn't think of. Many children love the idea of the game itself so much that they could really care less if there were anything at all inside. In the end, the real fun in this game is the action of swinging to break the pinata while jumping into the water.
Another fun game would be to toss a variety of prizes out into the middle of the pool. Make all of the kids wait around the edges until everything has been tossed in, then turn them loose. Just watching all of the chaos as they try to grab arm loads of prizes and swim at the same time can be quiet entertaining for the adults.
Relay games are also easily adapted into water games. Two separate pieces of rope can be tied across the middle of the pool to get started. The kids should split into two teams. Each team member will race to get across the pool on some that floats, while pulling themselves with the rope. The winner is declared when one team successfully gets each member across and back again.
Life jackets could be used in place of inflatables for this activity. They will keep the swimmers from going under and increase their safety. With this option, smaller kids could also participate. As with any water game though, an adult should be close by to monitor for safety and be available for helping.
Pool party games for kids are a lot of fun, but safety should always come first. Every game should be suitable for the age of the kids that will be playing it. Everyone needs to have proper safety gear to use as well. As with any water based activity, a responsible adult should remain nearby to help keep everyone safe.
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