Bulldog-summer
One of the best ways to beat the heat in the summer is to play in the water. A trip to the beach is always fun, but here are some other alternatives to cool off.
- Hit the pool! There are public pools available. In Wilmington these include: Legion Stadium Pool, and Robert Strange Pool. Public pools require a reservation, for more information, go to https://www.ymcasenc.org/programs/city-pools-public-swim/
- Crank up the sprinklers. Running through the sprinklers in my own back yard is one of my favorite childhood memories. You don’t have to leave the house to have fun in the water when you have a sprinkler!
- Play water games. Water balloons and water guns are always favorites but don’t forget about squirting bath toys. Fill a bucket with water and have kids play different relay type games using bath toys that fill with water when you squeeze them. My favorite game involves putting 2 piles of shaving cream on the driveway and having kids work with squirting toys to try to eliminate the pile by squeezing water onto them.
- Splash in water tables and wading pools. These are great for younger kids to play in when you add some cups and bath toys.
- Bathe the dog or wash the car. These tasks may not seem like fun for adults but most kids LOVE to help with these chores because the buckets full of water and hose keep everyone cool.
