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.

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.

Items such as squirt guns, toys and swimming goggles are all good suggestions for filling the pinata. Add a few fun items, but also a few that are useful while in the water. Candy is okay to use, as long as it is enclosed in a water proof container. $1 stores are an excellent source for all kinds of trinkets that could be hidden inside.

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 inexpensive game idea can be done by simply filling the pool itself with a bunch of prizes. The kids must be forced to wait until all items are in the water before they can jump in. The adults can also have fun with this game by watching and laughing at the kids as they scramble to grab items and get back to the side of the pool.

Relay based games can also be a lot of fun in the water. One option is to extend a couple of ropes from one side of the pool to the other. Divide the children into teams. One at a time, they must float across and back on a floating device, using the rope to pull themselves. Whichever team gets every member across and back first is the winner.

Instead of using inflatables for this game, life jackets could also be used. They provide the buoyancy need for the game and have the added benefit of safety. This would allow even smaller children, who are unable to swim, to be able to participate. Naturally, an adult should be in the water nearby in case any one needs help though.

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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