The summertime heat is the ultimate excuse for taking a dip in the cool and refreshing water. It means time to don the bathing suits, blow up those floating toys and enjoy the sunshine and some icy cold beverages. There are so many pool party games for kids that are fun, exciting and sure fire ways to have a full on blast.
Water and children are as natural a combination as cookies and milk. Beginning as toddlers in a tub, they quickly learn to splash around and enjoy the fun of sloshing and swimming. Having some group play with their friends encourages team work and cooperation all while having an amazing time laughing and being young.
Just because something is a classic, does not mean it is not still exciting. Almost everyone can remember playing Marco Polo when they were younger. The simple concept of having the person who is it close their eyes and yell "Marco!" while everyone else bobs around, responding with "Polo!" while trying to avoid being tagged, will be a favorite for generations to come.
Another long time favorite is even more thrilling but probably best left to the older kids. Chicken fighting is where everyone splits into teams of two and one sits atop the shoulders of the other. When someone yells for the game to start, the ones on top start trying to wrestle each other off of their partners and the last duo standing, wins.
The game of whirlpool requires everyone to work together is better suited for mid sized rounded pools of steady depth than larger ones. Get all of the children moving around the enclosure in the same direction, starting slowly and gradually getting faster and faster. Soon enough they will be moving with enough speed that the water will take over, at which point they all just raise their legs and ride the flow.
Jousting is a highly energetic competition that can be played in rounds as teams or as an elimination for individuals. Two people straddle inflatable rafts as their horses and meet in the middle of the battlefield trying to unseat there opponent using a pool noodle. The one with the most victories is the winner though even those who lose will find it worth it because of the fun.
Those rafts, or inflatable donuts, will also come in handy relay races. Separate everyone into two teams with half of each going to opposite ends of the pool. The object is for a member from each group to jump on the float and paddle as fast as possible to the other side, tagging and switching places with a teammate on that end who repeats the action until the last one finishes and declares victory.
Keeping the young folks occupied during the hot summer days is a lot easier than it may seem. Invite some friends or family over and enjoy all the great pool party games for kids. There are all the time tested favorites but new adventures may be created simply by using a few toys and a bit of creative thinking.
Water and children are as natural a combination as cookies and milk. Beginning as toddlers in a tub, they quickly learn to splash around and enjoy the fun of sloshing and swimming. Having some group play with their friends encourages team work and cooperation all while having an amazing time laughing and being young.
Just because something is a classic, does not mean it is not still exciting. Almost everyone can remember playing Marco Polo when they were younger. The simple concept of having the person who is it close their eyes and yell "Marco!" while everyone else bobs around, responding with "Polo!" while trying to avoid being tagged, will be a favorite for generations to come.
Another long time favorite is even more thrilling but probably best left to the older kids. Chicken fighting is where everyone splits into teams of two and one sits atop the shoulders of the other. When someone yells for the game to start, the ones on top start trying to wrestle each other off of their partners and the last duo standing, wins.
The game of whirlpool requires everyone to work together is better suited for mid sized rounded pools of steady depth than larger ones. Get all of the children moving around the enclosure in the same direction, starting slowly and gradually getting faster and faster. Soon enough they will be moving with enough speed that the water will take over, at which point they all just raise their legs and ride the flow.
Jousting is a highly energetic competition that can be played in rounds as teams or as an elimination for individuals. Two people straddle inflatable rafts as their horses and meet in the middle of the battlefield trying to unseat there opponent using a pool noodle. The one with the most victories is the winner though even those who lose will find it worth it because of the fun.
Those rafts, or inflatable donuts, will also come in handy relay races. Separate everyone into two teams with half of each going to opposite ends of the pool. The object is for a member from each group to jump on the float and paddle as fast as possible to the other side, tagging and switching places with a teammate on that end who repeats the action until the last one finishes and declares victory.
Keeping the young folks occupied during the hot summer days is a lot easier than it may seem. Invite some friends or family over and enjoy all the great pool party games for kids. There are all the time tested favorites but new adventures may be created simply by using a few toys and a bit of creative thinking.
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