Here's a guide to help you design a challenging pool obstacle course for your elementary school children with ordinary pool toys and household objects.

Stay active over summer vacation with this fun take on the old favorite Red Rover!

Host a dog wash to raise money for yourself, for charity, or just for fun!

What do you get when you cross a pool, water balloons and hula hoops? Pool Basketball, an exciting summer game perfect for kids of all ages.

Are you sneaky, sneaky? You'll have to be when your play this fun game involving squirt guns and blindfolds that'll test your child's stealth.

Are you looking to entertain your child and a large group of their friends? Try out Chain Tag. The more players you have, the more fun the game becomes!

Challenge your child to an exciting race across the pool and engage them in a game of Cruise Ship. Grab some plastic figures, hop in the pool, and you're set.

Petanque, a traditional French lawn game, is a wonderful activity to entertain groups of kids and help them learn a little bit about other cultures.

Movement activities are crucial for developing minds and bodies. Animal movements, in particular, encourage children to think about their own body mechanics in comparison with animals they may have observed.

Grab some rope and a couple of rafts and you're ready to play Rope Rush, an exciting race game for the pool!

Combat summer boredom with this easy and fun game. Race against each other to see who can fill their bucket the fastest using leaky cups!

Are you looking for a fun pool game that doesn't require a lot of heavy accessories? Try Steal the Bacon, a creative form of tag your child is sure to love.

Help your child practice multiplication tables with this mental and physical multitasking game that uses a hula hoop to get into the swing of things.

What do a pool, a raft and a golf club have in common? They are all integral ingredients in the fun game of Aqua Golf, a great activity for kids of all ages.

Are you looking for an easy-to-play, fun game? Try Cat and Mouse. All you need is a large bed sheet or tablecloth, a "cat" and a "mouse", and you're all set.

Looking for a way to stay cool in the pool? Check out Elbow Tag, a simple and easy twist on the classic game tag.

This sponge relay game is the perfect way to cool off and to keep kids' minds sharp this summer.

Try to pop other opponents balloons while trying to protect your own. This exciting game is sure to be a hit with the kids at your next party!

Give your child a chance to feel like important airport personnel and learn a whole host of skills while he's at it!

Bring the fun carnival game of ring toss to your home pool with this watery twist on the classic game.

Cool down this summer and stay active, too, with a wet clothes relay! 

Is your kid all bent out of shape? Try out some trendy dog yoga, or "doga," with your pet dog!