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Home › Articles › Family Fitness › Pool Party

Pool Party

Get Fit, Have Fun and Stay Cool in the Pool

By Shel Franco

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  • Timing the retrieval process is a great way to make the game competitive. Simply use a stopwatch (or a watch with a second hand) to keep track of how long it takes the player to retrieve all the objects.
  • If you have objects of the same color (three red rings and three blue rings), you can play head-to-head. A player races to retrieve all of his objects before the other player retrieves all of her objects.
  • Pennies and coins aren't the best items to use. If left on the bottom of the pool, they can – at the very least – discolor the liner or cause other problems.

    • Safety First
    • Adult supervision is an all-time must.
    • Be aware of the swimming abilities of each player. Never allow anyone to participate in an activity that is beyond his or her skill level.
    • Avoid the deep end. In fact, rope it off for maximum safety.
    • Teach good pool manners. No running, no splashing, no pushing and no holding heads under the water. While these rules might seem like common sense, many children get caught up in the excitement and forget. It's up to you to remind everyone of how to be safe and have fun in the pool.

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