Having your own pool can be a tremendous opportunity for entertainment and exercise – especially this year! A pool will help bring novelty and fun to yourself and your family while still staying home and safe.
North West Wholesale has a few ideas of games that will help keep you and your family having fun all summer long. All of these games can be played using common items you can find around your home. If needs be, all these activities can also be played solo – just use a timer on your phone and you can race your own previous record!
- Invisi-bottle: All you need is a clear plastic bottle. Fill it with water, close the cap, have everyone close their eyes, and then throw the bottle into the pool. Now, you have to find it. It’s trickier than it sounds – the bottle will blend in to the surrounding pool surprisingly well! First to find the bottle is the winner! Repeat as many times as you want.
- Treasure Hunt: This one is especially great if you’re a parent. Simply toss a handful of coins into the pool and then the players must collect them all (getting to keep whatever money they find). As long as you’ve got spare change, this game can last as long as you want!
- Long Dive: Possibly one of the simplest pool games ever – how far can you jump? Stand on the edge of the pool and using whatever technique you want see what distance you can cover jumping into the pool. Place a smaller marker (towel, cup, etc.) at the side of the pool where you landed and then try to beat it!
Games like these help keep the joy, activity, and silliness in your life. Something that, now more than ever, is important to do. Have fun!