There’s no better way to beat the heat than participating in water activities. These activities make the warmer seasons much easier to tolerate and even something to look forward to.
If you’re tired of traditional water activities like swimming in a pool, running through sprinklers, or using a slip-n-slide, you’ve come to the right place. Below are seven enjoyable water games that just about any kid will love.
- Water Balloon Dodgeball
Dodgeball is a long-time favorite. However, many are concerned that it’s a dangerous game. When using water balloons instead of balls, however, the game is both safe and fun.
The concept of the game is simple. Split participants into two teams. When a member of one team hits a member of the other team with a water balloon, and it breaks, the person that got hit is out. If they get hit, but the balloon doesn’t break, the player can keep playing. The last person standing is the winner!
- Splish Splash
For this fun water activity, fill a kiddie pool with water. Have two kids stand in the pool. Place two buckets outside of the pool, preferably on opposite ends of the pool. When you say go, the kids have to splash as much water into their bucket until time runs out. The kid with the most water in their bucket wins the game.
- 9 Square Castle Squares
Kick traditional volleyball up a notch with 9 Square Castle Squares. While you can use a traditional volleyball, you can turn it into a water activity by using water balloons instead or a wet splash foam ball or sponge ball.
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- Water Cup Race
For each participating team, hang a line of string with a plastic cup placed horizontally on the line. When you say go, each team member will use a squirt gun to shoot their cup along the line of string. The first kid to get their cup to the end of the line wins.
- Pass the Water
Have kids line up about a foot apart from one another. The first person will have a full cup of water. The kids behind them will have an empty cup. When you say go, the kid at the front of the line will pour their water into the kid’s cup behind them, over their head. The game ends when the water is gone. The goal is to keep the water going as long as possible.
- Water Balloon Hot Potato
Hot Potato has been an enjoyable game for decades. Turn the beloved game into a water activity by using a water balloon instead of a “hot potato.” Toss the balloon around. When it breaks in a person’s hands, that person will have to sit out. The last person in the game wins.
- Tipsy Waiter
Split into teams. One by one, a member on each team will spin around on a bat until dizzy. They will take a tray with several cups of water and have to run to a bucket to empty their cups into. Once the time is up, the team with the most water in their bucket is the winner.
Conclusion
When it comes to water activities, the options are endless. From Water Cup Race to Water Balloon Hot Potato, you can get as simple or as creative as you want with these types of games. Taking our latter suggestions will truly give kids the fun and most fulfilling summer of their lives.
