Poolside Water Balloon Piñata
Instead of candy, water balloons are hung from a high point. Children take turns hitting the balloons with a lightweight bat or noodle until they burst, creating a massive, refreshing splash.
- Takes
- 30 min
- Your setup
- 15 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 5–15
- Mess
- Messy
- Cost
- $
- Where
- Outdoors
How to do it
- 1Hang bunches of water balloons securely from a strong, overhead structure (tree branch, pergola).
- 2Ensure the area below is clear and safe for splashing.
- 3Participants take turns hitting the balloons until they break.
- 4For older kids, use a blindfold to increase the challenge.
What they're practising
- Targeting and Motor Control
- Kinesthetic Learning
- Anticipation and Excitement
- Stress Release