Sunday, June 9, 2013

Easy Pool Party Games For Kids

By Michelle Howe


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.

An alternative spin on the classic pinata game can be great fun during a pool party. Instead of blindfolding the kids and having them attempt to smack at the pinata blindly, incorporate the pool in to the process. Ditch the blindfold and have the children attempt a swing while jumping into the water. Inside, toys that would float easily can be hidden. This way, nothing sinks to the bottom and no candy gets wet and ruined.

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 great place to get some ideas. Their creative minds tend to think of cheap trinkets that an adult wouldn't consider. It might be a surprise to find that they are so excited about the same itself that they are fine with he pinata being empty. While the prizes are great, the real fun is in breaking the pinata and splashing into the water.

Another activity idea is filling the middle of the pool with prizes. All of the kids must stand at the edge and wait for every item to be tossed in. Once everything is in the water, it's time for the fun. The fun of watching them all dive in in an attempt to grab as many prizes as possible while still being able to get back to the edge is quite hilarious to see.

Relay style games are another good option for pool side games. Start by tying to ropes to one side and stretching them across to the other side to be tied. The kids can be placed in different teams at this point. Each team must have one person at a time cross the pool on something that floats, as they pull themselves along with the rope. The goal is to get each team member across and back first.

Life jackets could be used for the flotation devices in this game. They work well to keep everyone above the water and keep everyone safe at the same time. Children that don't know how to swim could also participate with this method. Regardless of how it's played, an adult should stay close to monitor the activity.

It doesn't matter which pool party games for kids that are played, safety is always the main priority. The games should be appropriate for the age of the children playing them. Everyone should have adequate safety gear while in the water as well. A close eye on them as they play is very important for preventing any accidents from occurring.




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