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Pool Party
Get Fit, Have Fun and Stay Cool in the Pool
By Shel Franco
Quick tips
- Underwater swimming can be an unfair advantage when you're playing with children who can't swim under the water. Forgo the underwater swimming unless everyone can participate.
- Older players can close their eyes while being the shark to increase the difficulty for them and to level the playing field for younger minnows. This also creates a game that can be played with only two participants.
- Watch for fear in the youngest players. It can be scary to be pursued by a "shark" – even if it's only Daddy. Keep things light and fun. Skip the roars and scary faces.
Dive!
Who plays? This game is suitable for one or more players.
How do you play? 
You'll need objects that are pool safe (non-breakable, not sharp) and heavy (sink to the bottom). Any number will do. Simply toss the objects into the pool and retrieve them from the bottom.
Quick tips
- Underwater swimmng is necessary for this game.