Pools
are great fun, and now the sun is making an appearance it is time to get the
swimsuits out, the suntan lotion on, and the snacks outside. After splashing
around in the pool for a while, parents might have other things to tend to such
as a barbeque, which means the children's favorite pretend shark might be away
for a while. To keep children entertained, pool games are a fantastic option!
They are also an excellent way for children to get exercise in!
Here are
some brilliant pool games for children to enjoy.
Sharks and Minnows Pool Game
An oldie
but a goodie, this classic pool game is a slippery take on the favorite "tag". The
game requires someone to be the shark, who waits at the end, or the middle of
the pool, and other children are the minnows, waiting for the shark's command
to get in the water. It is then the minnows challenge to make it across the
pool without being tagged by the shark!
Every
time the shark tags a minnow, the minnow has to join the shark's team to help
catch the others!
Diving for Treasure Pool Game
Another
classic that is a fun time and time again is diving for treasure. Place things
for the children to retrieve at the bottom of the pool, such as sinking
underwater toys. Make a tally, and whoever retrieves the most toys wins the game! This
one is great for practicing diving skills and getting used to being under the
water.
Before
the children get in the pool, why not have a pool service completed? That way, the
pool will be cleaned to a professional standard, and the children can dive to
their heart's content!
Chicken Fight Pool Game
This one
is for the older children, who can hold another child's weight on their
shoulders. It is also bound to cause a bunch of laughter!
One
child sits on top of another child's shoulders, and in pairs, try to knock the
other one-off.
The
reason this game is best in the pool is because when children fall off into the
water, it is safe, so parents have peace of mind if children want to do some
water wrestling. For even more hilarity, add in some pool noodles to use as a
soft and safe joust for hours of entertainment.
Ping Pong Balls for a Pool Game
There is
something so satisfying about having a bunch of ping pong balls, so imagine the
fun to be had when a bunch of them are emptied into a pool! This game could be
seen as the real-life version of hungry hippos, so stock up on, and hand out
buckets or nets, so the children have something to collect the balls, and
whoever gets the most by the end, wins the game!
For
games like this, why not consider a small prize? It could be a treat size candy
bar or even a homemade certificate! No matter how small, children
are always proud of anything that they win!
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