Water Games

Aim to Win

Aim to Win

Standing in a circle, children will use large squirters to aim and fill an empty bucket with water in the.

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Air Raid

Air Raid

First begin by marking out a starting line and a finishing line approximately 50 feet apart. Find 5 or 6.

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Alka-Seltzer Necklaces

Alka-Seltzer Necklaces

Create Alka-Seltzer necklaces by putting a small hole through an Alka-Seltzer tablet with a needle and attaching it to a.

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Back to Back

Back to Back

Split children up into partners however many as necessary. Then put them next to their bucket of water balloons. This.

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Balloon Catapult

Balloon Catapult

Divide the group into equal teams. Partially fill the balloon with water and give each team a balloon. The team.

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Beach Ball Blaster

Beach Ball Blaster

Hand a water blaster to each child. Use a large beach ball as a target and have students move the.

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Beach Towel Volleyball

Beach Towel Volleyball

Form 2 teams. Have each team stand on either side of the volleyball net. Have each team divide into pairs..

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Blanket Balloon Toss

Blanket Balloon Toss

All players should be standing around the blanket holding an edge. The leader of the game (not holding blanket) will.

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Blind Man’s Bacon

Blind Man’s Bacon

Like steal the bacon except have each team blindfold their person who crawls to a squirt gun or water bottle.

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Car Wash

Car Wash

Need one spray bottle per two players. Half of the students form two parallel lines about five paces apart. Each.

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Dixie Cup Relay

Dixie Cup Relay

Need 1-2 tiny cups and a small bucket with markings, per pair. Set up with large bins filled with water.

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Don’t Get Wet

Don’t Get Wet

Set up portable sprinklers around the field. Have kids run through the field without getting wet. If they do they.

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Drip-Drip-Splash

Drip-Drip-Splash

Great for a hot day. Played the same as Duck-duck-goose, but instead of touching the heads of those not picked.

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Dunk and Run

Dunk and Run

This game is very simple yet very hilarious. All you need is 4 sleeping bags or large pillow cases (preferably.

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Fire in the Jungle

Fire in the Jungle

There is a fire in the jungle, and all animals must stay wet!  Assign each group an animal. Place a.

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Firemen’s Relay

Firemen’s Relay

Form a line. The first person in line will stand approximately 10 feet from the next person in line who.

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Ice Cube Melt

Ice Cube Melt

Divide players into two teams and line them up. The first player on each team is given an ice cube. The.

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Jump Rope Water Splash

Jump Rope Water Splash

Jump rope and water play join forces in this kid-favorite outdoor game, where the jumper takes their turn while holding.

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Leaky Cup

Leaky Cup

You can play this game as teams or as individuals. Place several holes in a plastic solo cup.  Children will.

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Musical Squirt Gun

Musical Squirt Gun

Have a group of 6 or seven up front. A loaded squirt gun is passed around until the music stops.

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Pass the Water

Pass the Water

Have kids stand in a line and hold an empty cup. The person in front will have a set amount.

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Pool Noodle Boat Racing

Pool Noodle Boat Racing

Half of the fun involved in this activity is making the boat! Use a portion of a pool noodle, pencil,.

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PVC Cooperative Fill-Up

PVC Cooperative Fill-Up

Need one 2-3’ long, 1.5”-2” diameter PVC pipe [with at least 6, ¼” holes drilled into a random pattern all.

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Roll Six and Splash

Roll Six and Splash

All you need is a large shallow pan or tray filled with water and a large foam die. Sit all.

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Slip and Slide

Slip and Slide

Use a giant roll of thick visqueen (polyethylene plastic sheeting) to create a 10’ wide by 20-30’ long slip area..

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Sponge Race

Sponge Race

This is the same as the dixie cup relay but they fill up a sponge, put in on their head,.

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Sponge Toss

Sponge Toss

With a large water bucket/trough in the center, have players create spokes radiating out to their own small buckets about.

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Spray Bottle Tag

Spray Bottle Tag

Tag is always a fun and easy game for children to play. Make it Summer friendly by adding a twist..

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Tank

Tank

Split the group into groups of two. One of the partners gets blindfolded, and is given a soft throwing object.

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Toe Diving

Toe Diving

Start by filling a kiddie pool with water, and throw in lots of fun toys. Rings and rubber ducks are.

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Wacky Waiter Race

Wacky Waiter Race

Place as many full cups of water as you can on a tray. Each player on the team takes the.

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Water Ball Dodgeball

Water Ball Dodgeball

Get a bunch of water balls (squish balls for the pool that hold water) and play dodgeball. Give a water.

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Water Balloon Bottle Race

Water Balloon Bottle Race

Teams are formed and line up the distance of the course. A bucket of balloons are at one end of.

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Water Balloon Bottle Race

Water Balloon Bottle Race

Teams are formed and line up the distance of the course. A bucket of balloons are at one end of.

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Water Balloon Hot Potato

Water Balloon Hot Potato

Played just like Hot Potato! Campers get in a circle and start passing the water balloon around when the music.

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Water Balloon Hot Potato

Water Balloon Hot Potato

 Played just like Hot Potato! Campers get in a circle and start passing the water balloon around when the music.

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Water Balloon Pass

Water Balloon Pass

This is similar to hot potato but campers are in a line. Give directions on how they need to pass.

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Water Balloon Step Back

Water Balloon Step Back

You will need one water balloon per pair. Pairs placed in two parallel lines across from their partner. Partners toss.

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Water Balloon Step Back

Water Balloon Step Back

Need one water balloon per pair. Pairs placed in two parallel lines across from their partner. Partners toss the balloon.

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Water Balloon Toss Relay

Water Balloon Toss Relay

Form 2 or more even teams. As in any relay race, have a starting line and a finishing line. Spread.

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Water Cup Derby

Water Cup Derby

Form 2 or more teams. As in any relay race, have a starting line and a finishing line.  Each team.

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Water Field Day Ideas

Water Field Day Ideas

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Water Gauntlet Relay

Water Gauntlet Relay

This game requires 4 teams. Two of the teams line up behind their own bucket of water. About 20 yards.

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Water Gun Relay

Water Gun Relay

Water gun squirt races are a fun competitive activity. Set up is pretty easy with just some string and plastic.

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What Time is it Blue Whale

What Time is it Blue Whale

The person who is “It” has the hose, with the help of a counselor. The campers say “What time is.

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