Sponge bomb tag
Make soaking-wet sponge bombs and play tag, target throw or catch on a hot afternoon.
Outdoors · Active play & sport
Run a backyard games day of water events, with teams, medals and a podium.
Good planning makes a good day. Tick things off as you go.
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Mix ages in each team and give every event a 'best effort' award. Everyone goes home with a medal and nobody sulks.
Younger kids: Short, simple events with prizes for everyone.
Older kids: Let them run the scoreboard, design medals and referee events.
⚠ Safety Stay within arm's reach of under-5s around any water, even a bucket. Empty buckets and paddling pools straight after play. Play before 10am or after 4pm on hot days, with hats, sunscreen and water bottles.
Builds Teamwork & cooperationGross motor & coordinationResilienceConfidence
Clean-up 30 minutes.
Make it a bigger day Finish with ice cream in a bag and a sausage sizzle.
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