It’s officially summer vacation but now you need to entertain the kids, no matter the temperature outside. Don’t be discouraged, we have many ideas for you, especially if the thermostat shows it’s hot outside. Yes, we have found amusing ideas that will help your children stay cool all while having fun outside. The best part of all these ideas? They are all affordable! Here are 10 water games to entertain your kids this summer.
1. Catch the ball
Recycle plastic juice or milk jugs and transform them into baskets. They will be the perfect size to catch the water balloons.
Paint guns
Home bowling
Create your own homemade bowling lane with pool noodles. Connect them with tape. Your children will be able to practice making plastic bottles fall with the help of water balloons or water guns.
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2. Water baseball
Why not play baseball with water balloons?
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3. Work on your aim
Make teams of two, make a hole in 2 L bottles and try to aim the hole with a water gun. The team who gets the most water in the bottle wins!
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4. Water fountains
You don’t need to buy this kind of game at the store: it is easy to build your own. Your kids can stay cool all summer.
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5. A water gun competition
6. Sponge throwing
Trace a target with chalk on the ground and add different points. The kids will have to throw a wet sponge and try to get the most points possible.
7. Bobbing for apples
Fill a big container with water and add some apples. The goal of the game is to try to bite into an apple with your mouth. Your hands must stay behind your back.
8. A mat filled with water
With a water mat, the kids can have fun sliding on it or just enjoy relaxing on it.
