If you have a swimming pool at home, your children have an opportunity to play water sports and activities in the backyard. While swimming laps and free play can pass the time, have them try some new, engaging games too. Here are a few kid-friendly pool activities to introduce to your youngsters.

5 Pool Games Perfect for Children

1. Treasure Hunt

Have your children don a pair of goggles and swim underwater to collect “buried treasure.” While there are actual treasure kits available online that feature toys resembling real coins, any sinker or pool dive toys will do.

2. Kickboard Collection

This activity uses toys that float on the swimming pool’s surface instead of sinking. Throw floating objects, such as foam numbers, into the water and see who can collect the most first. This game is well-suited for children who prefer to use a kickboard to get around the pool.

3. Pool Volleyball

Use inflatable posts and a net to set up for a fun round of volleyball. While you’ll only need two players, you can also get the whole family involved for more lighthearted competition. For an impromptu game, play with a beach ball and lay a piece of rope across the pool to serve as the net.

4. Water Dance-Off

If you have any dance lovers in your home, have them come up with a water-based routine that they can show off in a special performance. Suggest a traditional synchronized swimming style or have them get creative with their own moves.

5. Ring Swim

For this game, you’ll need special swimming rings, which can be purchased online. These hoops stand vertical in your swimming pool and allow practiced swimmers to make their way through for a unique challenge.

No matter how you and your family members choose to enjoy it, a swimming pool is an ideal way to pass the time. If you’re considering a pool installation, contact the team at Pool Pro in Kihei, HI. These professionals have provided Maui residents with beautiful, unique pool designs since 1985. View a gallery of past projects online, or call (808) 879-3294 to request a pool installation estimate.