Summer water fun

Summer break is perfect for diving into outdoor adventures and unleashing your creativity. When the temperatures rise, remember that hot weather calls for water play!

Beat-the-Heat Summer Water Activities

Transform simple play into joyful discovery while staying cool in the summer sun. You don't need to spend a fortune to entertain your kids this summer. Here are some budget-friendly water activities that promise hours of fun and excitement without draining your wallet.

DIY Slip 'n Slide

Turn your backyard into a splash zone with a plastic tarp, dish soap, or foam bath, and a hose. Set it on a gentle slope, add soapy water, and let the sliding fun begin!

Homemade Sprinklers

Create cooling fun with DIY sprinklers! Poke holes in a two-liter bottle and attach them to your hose, or tape holed pool noodles into an arch for kids to run through.

Water Balloon Piñatas

Hang water balloons from a tree or clothesline and let the kids take turns smashing them with a stick. It’s a wet and hilarious twist on a classic party game.

Backyard Water Wall

Build a simple water wall using recycled bottles, scoops, and a baby gate. Kids will love watching water trickle through the obstacles.

Magnetic Ice Fishing

Freeze magnets in colorful ice cubes and let the kids “fish” them out of a tub or kiddie pool using magnet-tipped rods. It’s cool, splashy fun they won’t want to stop.

Water Painting

Let your little artists paint the driveway or patio using water and brushes or chalk. As the sun dries their creations, they can start fresh and keep the creativity flowing!

A lifetime of adventure can begin right in your backyard. These creative and affordable water activities offer endless summer fun and unforgettable memories. So dive in and let the outdoor excitement begin!