Inside: Teen Pool Party Ideas That Teenagers Will Love.
Although your teen may be too old to enjoy a traditional birthday party complete with festivities and party bags, they might enjoy a pool party. When water is involved, it’s more likely your teenager will act and feel like a little kid again. What’s better than that?
Celebrate in style while keeping it low cost! Plus, you can keep a gang of kids pretty occupied by putting out some snacks and tossing some floaties in the pool. Let’s dive in (see what I did there) to this list of fun teen pool ideas!
How to Throw a Teenage Pool Party
From senior ditch day ideas to a newly minted teens 13 year old’s birthday party, pools are always a great idea! Whether or not there is a specific theme, a pool party always needs the following things.
For now, let’s focus on the basics…
Food
Burgers, deli meats, veggies, fruit, cookies, corn dogs, and beverages are all terrific choices for a party where the main attraction is water play. You can keep it as simple as you want or make it as grand as you’d like. Either way, the kids will be too busy to complain.
Activities
Have plenty of floating devices around as well as pool noodles, water spray guns, and other water toys. You can plan certain games like Marco polo or let them come up with some ideas. It’s also a good idea to keep a few water basketballs and a small basketball hoop in the water. They will love that.
Accessories
Have plenty of the following items on hand to ensure that the pool party is a success:
- Towels, including washcloths and hair towels
- Sun protection gear, such as sunglasses or hats
- Lots of sunscreen
- Swimming goggles
- A safe place for each kid to store their items while they are swimming
Many kids will bring their own stuff, but it’s always a good idea to have some extras available just in case.
Safety
Keeping the kids safe is the most important aspect of the party. Teens can get super rowdy, especially when playing in the water. So, it’s your job to make sure you have adults watching the guests. Stop horseplay as soon as you see it, so everyone stays safe. Also, make sure that area is clean and free of anything dangerous.
Teen Birthday Pool Party Ideas
While it’s tempting to go overboard, most teens aren’t going to appreciate it. So save yourself the stress and money and stick to the basics. Here are a few ideas that most teens will be okay with.
- Pirate ship theme
- Tiki party theme
- Survivor theme
- 80’s retro party
Pool Party Ideas for Teenage Girls
The best way to get teenage females excited is to throw a pool party with a certain theme. We guarantee that your adolescent girl will be beaming with joy after hearing our suggestions. Consider the following creative suggestions:
- Groovy disco party. If it’s at night be sure to include lots of waterproof lights and glow sticks.
- Pink party! Have lots and lots of pink along with an accent color like gold.
- Spa Pool Day complete with lots of floats, refreshing drinks and cucumber slices for relaxing.
Our Favorite Pool Party Items
Watermelon Ball Game – This is one of our favorite pool games
Pool Fun Out of the Water
The pool during a teen party is just one component of the celebration. It’s a great idea to have other activities around so they can stay entertained during break times. Plan breaks at least once an hour so no one gets too worn out.
- Play a lawn game like horseshoes, corn hole, or volleyball.
- Have a water balloon fight.
- Let the kids go wild with water guns.
- Have the teens make their own ice cream sundaes
- Work on a craft together
More Fun Ideas Teen Will Love
These are just a few of our favorite ideas for teenagers; if you like them, we have plenty more where they came from, including some other great pool party themes.
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