Kids parties can be such an expensive task. When you add together the invitations, the venue, the cake, a host, all the activities and then the lolly bags, you can blow out your budget as it can work out to be more than what you originally were expecting. However, with a swimming pool in your backyard and the temperatures on the rise, it’s a perfect excuse to take any party festivities out to your pool. Parties around the pool are even great fun for adults, and even more fun for kids. Whether you are celebrating a kids birthday party or hosting another celebration or event for the kids, read on for some ideas that will make their event memorable and fun.
Pool Party Themes:
Adding a theme to the party allows for guests to contribute by dressing up and then by creating the space to match with décor and music can take you away to a completely different time or place to really make the party magical. Planning the party around a theme helps make decorating easier and adds an extra level of fun for the kids.
Pirate Themes are an easy option because pirate costumes are easy and affordable. While Pirates may spend their time at sea, they will equally love a fun party by the pool. You can even have party games such as diving for lost treasure.
Under the Sea or Mermaid Themes are a fairly obvious choice for a water-based party. This is a perfect match for a pool party, and the kids can dress up as their favourite underwater creature, and the girls will love the option to wear some long and colourful mermaid hair.
Other Themes which are not water related can be customised as well. Even though the party is hosted around water, doesn’t mean the theme has to be restricted to things which are found in water. If your child doesn’t resonate with pirates or mermaids, you can think outside the box and still tailor a theme to suit your area and child. Your backyard could be a water planet that a spaceship has landed on. Or the entertaining area is an exotic island that your princess and her princess friends are visiting. Additionally, waterslides are a huge hit and will keep the kids entertained for hours on end.
Invitations:
Rather than sending a standard paper invite, why not mix things up a bit and keep with the pool party theme. Make sure you include some reminders on the invites like to bring sunscreen and a change of clothes. (and life jackets for younger kids)
Inflatables with the details written on them using a permanent marker while it is blown up will make a fun and unique invite for your pool party. You can then deflate it to send them.
Sunglasses on sunny summer days are essential! Why not use this accessory as the perfect novelty invite. You can purchase a pack of kids’ sunglasses at a discount store- usually in the party favour section. Then attach a tag to them with all the party details.
Food:
Feeding all those hungry kids after they have been busy burning all that energy by swimming and playing may sound exhausting. For a successful party you will need to find the right food that is quick and easy so it will maximise playtime. Whatever you choose for the food options, make sure you use plastic or paper plates and cups to reduce the risk of poolside injury and damage to your swimming pool’s gel-coat finish.
Cupcakes are an excellent alternative to having a traditional birthday cake. They are a great option as they are smaller and easier to eat on-the-go. You can also decorate them to fit in with the party theme. Or if you are game, you can turn decorating the cupcakes into a party activity by letting the kids decorate themselves.
Pasta is a favourite with most kids- Even fussy eaters usually like pasta! This makes pasta an ideal option for party food. You can serve it either hot or cold which make preparation in advance easier. You can even stick to the theme by using ‘shell’ pasta!
Icy Poles are perfect for a hot day by the pool. They will also help keep the kids hydrated too. You can just use store bought icy poles, or it is also easy to make your own by freezing fruit juices. The birthday boy or girl might like to create their own a few days before, by layering and freezing in batches for endless combinations of colours and flavours.
Games:
Once you have invited everyone, decorated the pool area, then fed them, you’ll need some fun ways to entertain them.
Giant Jenga outside of the pool means that kids can play out of the water too. Not all games have to be in the water. Giant Jenga is a fun game for both adults and kids. It can also be made as a quick DIY project. Just cut some 2″ x 4″ planks of wood into strips of about 22″, and then paint a colour to fit in with the theme.
A Water Pistol Race is a fun game using a couple of plastic cups, some string, and some water pistols. Simply pierce holes in the cups, thread the string through with the opening of the cup facing the player and shoot the water pistol to push it along.
Swimming for Treasure along the bottom of the pool, by placing some coins or sinky-toys on the bottom of the pool. Have a competition to collect the most treasure. Then the kids can exchange their treasure for some chocolate coins or other rewards when they have finished.
Conclusion
Pool parties are a great way to utilise your swimming pool, and even save some money when celebrating a birthday or special event for your family and friends. Hopefully these ideas bring joy to you and your family, and you can create memorable times and great stories for years to come. Enjoy your fibreglass swimming pool in so many ways. Reach out to the team at the Fibreglass Pool Company if you would like advice on installing your very own pool.
Kids parties can be such an expensive task. When you add together the invitations, the venue, the cake, a host, all the activities and then the lolly bags, you can blow out your budget as it can work out to be more than what you originally were expecting. However, with a swimming pool in your backyard and the temperatures on the rise, it’s a perfect excuse to take any party festivities out to your pool. Parties around the pool are even great fun for adults, and even more fun for kids. Whether you are celebrating a kids birthday party or hosting another celebration or event for the kids, read on for some ideas that will make their event memorable and fun.
Pool Party Themes:
Adding a theme to the party allows for guests to contribute by dressing up and then by creating the space to match with décor and music can take you away to a completely different time or place to really make the party magical. Planning the party around a theme helps make decorating easier and adds an extra level of fun for the kids.
Pirate Themes are an easy option because pirate costumes are easy and affordable. While Pirates may spend their time at sea, they will equally love a fun party by the pool. You can even have party games such as diving for lost treasure.
Under the Sea or Mermaid Themes are a fairly obvious choice for a water-based party. This is a perfect match for a pool party, and the kids can dress up as their favourite underwater creature, and the girls will love the option to wear some long and colourful mermaid hair.
Other Themes which are not water related can be customised as well. Even though the party is hosted around water, doesn’t mean the theme has to be restricted to things which are found in water. If your child doesn’t resonate with pirates or mermaids, you can think outside the box and still tailor a theme to suit your area and child. Your backyard could be a water planet that a spaceship has landed on. Or the entertaining area is an exotic island that your princess and her princess friends are visiting. Additionally, waterslides are a huge hit and will keep the kids entertained for hours on end.
Invitations:
Rather than sending a standard paper invite, why not mix things up a bit and keep with the pool party theme. Make sure you include some reminders on the invites like to bring sunscreen and a change of clothes. (and life jackets for younger kids)
Inflatables with the details written on them using a permanent marker while it is blown up will make a fun and unique invite for your pool party. You can then deflate it to send them.
Sunglasses on sunny summer days are essential! Why not use this accessory as the perfect novelty invite. You can purchase a pack of kids’ sunglasses at a discount store- usually in the party favour section. Then attach a tag to them with all the party details.
Food:
Feeding all those hungry kids after they have been busy burning all that energy by swimming and playing may sound exhausting. For a successful party you will need to find the right food that is quick and easy so it will maximise playtime. Whatever you choose for the food options, make sure you use plastic or paper plates and cups to reduce the risk of poolside injury and damage to your swimming pool’s gel-coat finish.
Cupcakes are an excellent alternative to having a traditional birthday cake. They are a great option as they are smaller and easier to eat on-the-go. You can also decorate them to fit in with the party theme. Or if you are game, you can turn decorating the cupcakes into a party activity by letting the kids decorate themselves.
Pasta is a favourite with most kids- Even fussy eaters usually like pasta! This makes pasta an ideal option for party food. You can serve it either hot or cold which make preparation in advance easier. You can even stick to the theme by using ‘shell’ pasta!
Icy Poles are perfect for a hot day by the pool. They will also help keep the kids hydrated too. You can just use store bought icy poles, or it is also easy to make your own by freezing fruit juices. The birthday boy or girl might like to create their own a few days before, by layering and freezing in batches for endless combinations of colours and flavours.
Games:
Once you have invited everyone, decorated the pool area, then fed them, you’ll need some fun ways to entertain them.
Giant Jenga outside of the pool means that kids can play out of the water too. Not all games have to be in the water. Giant Jenga is a fun game for both adults and kids. It can also be made as a quick DIY project. Just cut some 2″ x 4″ planks of wood into strips of about 22″, and then paint a colour to fit in with the theme.
A Water Pistol Race is a fun game using a couple of plastic cups, some string, and some water pistols. Simply pierce holes in the cups, thread the string through with the opening of the cup facing the player and shoot the water pistol to push it along.
Swimming for Treasure along the bottom of the pool, by placing some coins or sinky-toys on the bottom of the pool. Have a competition to collect the most treasure. Then the kids can exchange their treasure for some chocolate coins or other rewards when they have finished.
Conclusion
Pool parties are a great way to utilise your swimming pool, and even save some money when celebrating a birthday or special event for your family and friends. Hopefully these ideas bring joy to you and your family, and you can create memorable times and great stories for years to come. Enjoy your fibreglass swimming pool in so many ways. Reach out to the team at the Fibreglass Pool Company if you would like advice on installing your very own pool.
