Pool Party Birthday
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A Pool Party is So Easy!
A pool party is a great and easy way to celebrate your child's birthday without a lot of work. You can have a pool party even if your child was born in the winter. My son has a January birthday, and we always struggled to find an affordable, fun place to have his party. For his 8th birthday, we found a lovely indoor pool at a convent that was rarely used. We didn't have to pay to rent out the pool, we just paid $3 for each child to attend. We rented the snack bar for an extra $25 and had several of his friends. We didn't have to plan games or activities--the kids just enjoyed the pool and each other. There are so many places to have a pool party--the local YMCA, outdoor pools, water parks. The possibilities are endless. Why not plan a pool party for your child this coming birthday!
Activities for the Pool Party
This part is easy!
The pool party is so easy because your main activity is automatic! Let the kids swim and play in the pool! You can plan some water games if you'd like some structure. Possible ideas for games include water volleyball, blowing ping pong balls across the pool, diving for pennies, and relay races. Bring some pool toys and diving sticks for the party guests to use. We didn't plan a lot of activities, because the kids just wanted to spend their free time in the pool. Make a Fun Cake to fit the Theme
This Under the Sea Cake is so easy!
I found easy directions to make an "Under the Sea Cake" at Family Fun. This cake was perfect for our pool party. You too can make this easy cake by following the directions found here:Under the Sea Cake
Save some time for Cake and Presents!
Because we had a winter pool party at an indoor pool, we moved to the adjacent snack bar for cake and ice cream and presents. We spent an hour and a half in the pool, then everyone got dressed for cake and ice cream. The kids had a great time. If you want, you can also serve some simple snacks to go with your cake. If you have an outdoor party in the summer, you may have more flexibility in serving snacks and cake. Most indoor pools do not allow food in the pool room, so we had to work around this.
Pool Party Supplies
Pool Party Favors
Gather some fun pool related party favors to send home with your guests.
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pheonix76
May 5, 2012 @ 5:42 pm | delete
- This is a great idea and most kids absolutely love swimming. :) Thanks for sharing.
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bakergirl9
Apr 16, 2012 @ 2:36 pm | delete
- i like the lens i like pool party i can have one friend over but it's hard because my birthday on thanksgiving week
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naheedahsan
Apr 6, 2012 @ 4:05 am | delete
- this is a great idea for a birthday party
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accfuller
Mar 9, 2012 @ 10:57 am | delete
- Really nice lens! Growing up, I was very lucky ... birthday in August, and a big in-ground pool in my back yard! I had never thought about possibilities for other times of the year - thanks!
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accfuller
Mar 9, 2012 @ 10:57 am | delete
- Really nice lens! Growing up, I was very lucky ... birthday in August, and a big in-ground pool in my back yard! I had never thought about possibilities for other times of the year - thanks!
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accfuller
Mar 9, 2012 @ 10:56 am | delete
- Really nice lens! Growing up, I was very lucky ... birthday in August, and a big in-ground pool in my back yard! I had never thought about possibilities for other times of the year - thanks!
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accfuller
Mar 9, 2012 @ 10:55 am | delete
- Really nice lens! Growing up, I was very lucky ... birthday in August, and a big in-ground pool in my back yard! I had never thought about possibilities for other times of the year - thanks!
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accfuller
Mar 9, 2012 @ 10:53 am | delete
- Really nice lens! Growing up, I was very lucky ... birthday in August, and a big in-ground pool in my back yard! I had never thought about possibilities for other times of the year - thanks!
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accfuller
Mar 9, 2012 @ 10:53 am | delete
- Really nice lens! Growing up, I was very lucky ... birthday in August, and a big in-ground pool in my back yard! I had never thought about possibilities for other times of the year - thanks!
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Tipi
Apr 22, 2011 @ 2:24 pm | delete
- The smiles here tell the whole story of a wonderful time for a pool party birthday, fun for everyone!
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RealityTV
Feb 14, 2011 @ 4:53 pm | delete
- Pool parties were my kids favorite kind of party when they were teens...
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Momsbusy247
Jan 15, 2011 @ 11:12 am | delete
- I think most kids love to go swimming, this is a great idea for a birthday party! Love it!
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Sylvestermouse
Oct 11, 2010 @ 11:56 am | delete
- Pool parties are always great! I love you cake and suggestions!
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gravityx9
Jun 17, 2010 @ 5:03 pm | delete
- RETWEETED AND A BIG THUMBS UP!
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gravityx9
Jun 17, 2010 @ 5:00 pm | delete
- Super Lens! I have added a link to my Summer Time Fun lens, too!
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Janet21
Jun 4, 2010 @ 6:20 am | delete
- This lens has been featured on the Kid's Birhday Party Club blog today!
http://www.kids-birthday-party-club.com/?p=151
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Blessedmombygrace Jun 4, 2010 @ 7:23 pm | delete
- Thanks for featuring this on your blog!
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Heather426
Jun 3, 2010 @ 11:03 pm | delete
- pool parties are great fun!
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KarateKatGraphics
Jun 3, 2010 @ 7:39 pm | delete
- We had lots of pool parties for our kids when they were younger & loved them! All the classmates looked forward to these parties. Pool let them be active but also social...without the hassle of planning activities, as you said. As a music nut I had fun making a water/tropical themed soundtrack, too :]
Favoriting and lensrolling this to squidoo.com/down-with-goodie-bags
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JoyfulPamela
Jun 2, 2010 @ 4:58 pm | delete
- What a great way to have fun and give the children plenty to do!
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P.S. What is The Kid's Birthday Party Club?
(This lens is a Kid's Birthday Party Lens)
The Kid's Birthday Party Club is a collaboration of the best party planners on the web. Here you will find unique kid's party ideas including custom favors, birthday cake recipes, trendy invitations, decorating ideas and so much more. If you've thrown a great party lately, or have birthday ideas worth sharing, write a page of your own!
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