Monday, June 3, 2013

Inexpensive 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 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 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 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.

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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