Pool Games and Activities That Are Perfect for Summer

Playing in the pool just got even more fun.

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June 13, 2022

By: Amanda Mushro

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A day at the pool is always lots of fun. From splashing, racing, and perfecting your cannonball, as a kid, there’s plenty of ways to keep the summer fun going all day. However, when your kids are ready to play a few games and Marco Polo just isn’t cutting it anymore, break out one of these pool games or activities. They take just a few minutes to set up and will be a hit at the pool with big and little swimmers. Here are ten of our favorite pool games you’ll want to score before the dog days of summer.

Pool Volleyball

Turn pool time into a game of volleyball with this inflatable set. For under $10, you'll get a ball and an inflatable base and net that can be set up in minutes.

BUY IT: Amazon, $8.90

Basketball Hoop

This inflatable hoop floats in your pool and is the perfect summer accessory. Kids and adults can play basketball when they are in the pool or test their accuracy from the pool deck.

BUY IT: Amazon, $37.97

LED Light Up Balls

Even when the sun goes down, the fun in the pool can continue. This light-up beach ball is super bright and colors can be changed on a remote. Some reviewers even said these balls make great decor for nighttime pool parties.

BUY IT: Amazon, $20.99

Floating Cornhole

Here’s a game that you’ll want to play all summer. Floating cornhole takes a fan favorite game and makes it pool ready. With two floating bases and 8 beanbags, this is one to add to your cart right away.

BUY IT: Amazon, $41.96

Floating Rings

Create obstacle courses in your pool with these floating rings. Kids will love swimming through and around the rings , and since they float, you’ll never have to worry they’ll sink to the bottom.

BUY IT: Amazon, $21.99

Floating Tic Tac Toe

Who doesn’t love Tic Tac Toe? This game works in the pool or out of the pool. It takes seconds to inflate and will be a hit at the pool all summer long. Plus it’s perfect for your younger swimmers.

BUY IT: Amazon, $25.00

Floating Pool Pong

This game works in the shallow end or the deep end and is one that kids and adults will love. With ten floating balls and the base, players try to get the ball inside different rings to win the most points.

BUY IT: Amazon, $19.99

Log Rafts

This is a game you’ll want to save for your stronger swimmers. Get ready for some laughs with this game! Each kit comes with eight pieces– four log rafts and four paddles. Swimmers can use the logs to float around the pool or try to push other swimmers off their log.

BUY IT: Amazon, $55.99

Skip Ball

These balls are designed to skip on top of the water, making them perfect for the pool. Kids can start their own skip ball competitions and use those balls for all of their other pool games.

BUY IT: Amazon, $15.99

Diving Toys

This pack of 28 diving toys is great to have on hand when kids want to practice their underwater swimming. Start the pool season out with this set for hours of pool play.

BUY IT: Amazon, $19.95

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