{"id":7871,"date":"2020-11-21T10:56:13","date_gmt":"2020-11-21T16:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/?p=7871"},"modified":"2022-08-12T15:21:04","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T21:21:04","slug":"cool-hose-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/cool-hose-games\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Cool Hose Games the Kids Will Love!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Beat the heat this summer with these awesome <strong>backyard water games<\/strong>. Below, you\u2019ll find a list of our very favorite activities to do during a hot summer day. Each idea will help keep the kids cool and content without even having to leave the house!<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">View Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dcef84c320e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0f0f0f;color:#0f0f0f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0f0f0f;color:#0f0f0f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/cool-hose-games\/#Water-Balloon-Dodgeball\">Water Balloon Dodgeball<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/cool-hose-games\/#Noodle-Sprinkler\">Noodle Sprinkler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/cool-hose-games\/#Spray-Tag\">Spray Tag<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/cool-hose-games\/#Water-Wars\">Water Wars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/cool-hose-games\/#Target-Practice\">Target Practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/cool-hose-games\/#Hop-the-Snake\">Hop the Snake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/cool-hose-games\/#Water-Hose-Limbo\">Water Hose Limbo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/cool-hose-games\/#Water-Ball\">Water Ball<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/cool-hose-games\/#Jump-Cup\">Jump Cup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/cool-hose-games\/#Water-Balloon-Spoon-Race\">Water Balloon Spoon Race<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/cool-hose-games\/#Water-Balloon-Obstacle-Course\">Water Balloon Obstacle Course<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/cool-hose-games\/#Water-Bucket-Race\">Water Bucket Race<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/cool-hose-games\/#More-Fun-Water-Games-From-Great-Wolf-Lodge\">More Fun Water Games From Great Wolf Lodge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cool-Hose-Activities-and-Fun-Backyard-Water-Games-to-Play-This-Summer\"><\/span>Cool Hose Activities and Fun Backyard Water Games to Play This Summer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/backyard-water-games.jpg\" alt=\"use water bottles, water balloons buckets, and other accessories to splash around in the backyard\" class=\"wp-image-7874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/backyard-water-games.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/backyard-water-games-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Summertime is a time to relax and reboot after working hard and enduring the cold weather. It&#8217;s also the right time of year to ask certain questions. You may find yourself asking how to beat the heat without a pool, for instance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also find yourself dreaming up ways to turn household items into warm-weather accessories. Fortunately, we\u2019ve got the answers you\u2019re looking for. Check out the list below to learn how to transform your backyard into a DIY waterpark using sponges, pool toys, water balloons, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DIY-Water-Slide\"><\/span>DIY Water Slide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need for this<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kindercare.com\/content-hub\/articles\/2017\/june\/no-pool-no-worries-5-water-hose-games-for-wet-and-wild-fun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> water game<\/a> is a camping tarp, a gardening hose, and some shampoo. Spread your tarp out over a small slope in the yard. Then, find something to hang your garden hose over, like a clothing line or tree branch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place a clip over the nozzle to hold the trigger down. Drizzle some shampoo over the tarp to get things good and slippery and send the kids down one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get some dish soap from the dollar store if you&#8217;re looking for a more inexpensive item to use. You can also lay your tarp down on a flatter surface if you want to create a DIY slip n&#8217; slide instead!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#00255f;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#0f3f79;border-color:#dbffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\">\n\n\n\n<p>If you liked this activity, then you&#8217;ll definitely want to learn how to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/crosbys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#f1e501\" class=\"has-inline-color\">water slide<\/span><\/a> inside the house!<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water-Balloon-Dodgeball\"><\/span>Water Balloon Dodgeball<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This game follows the same rules as regular dodgeball, only you&#8217;ll be using water balloons instead! Place a large bucket of water balloons in the center of the field. Line up your teams at either end of your field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t let them start dashing towards the bucket until you give the go-ahead. Players must remain dry to stay in the game. Check out<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/water-balloon-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> this post<\/a> for more information on water balloon games for kids!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Noodle-Sprinkler\"><\/span>Noodle Sprinkler<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need for this next activity are a few pool noodles, some duct tape, string, skewers, a pair of scissors, and a hose. To begin, tape your pool noodles together so that they form a circle. Make sure you pull the tape taut so there won&#8217;t be any leaks. Next, use the skewers to poke holes in the noodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, cut a small opening into the top of the sprinkler using your scissors. Insert the hose and secure it in place using some more tape. Attach the sprinkler to a tree limb or a pole using some string. Turn on the hose and watch the kids go wild. Check out the video below for more examples of how to create a DIY sprinkler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Make a SPRINKLER from an old POOL NOODLE\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lS9WrQNj9r4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spray-Tag\"><\/span>Spray Tag<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to a normal<a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.com\/activity\/article\/play-water-freeze-tag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> game of tag<\/a>, you&#8217;ll need to select one person to be &#8220;it.&#8221; Only instead of using their hand to touch the other players, they&#8217;ll be given a spray bottle to wet them with instead. Whoever gets tagged first takes over!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water-Wars\"><\/span>Water Wars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab a few colorful sponges and cut them into strips about an inch wide. Remember, this step requires the use of scissors, so parents only!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stack the strips in groups of three and tie them together in the center. Make a double knot to make sure it&#8217;s secure. Place a few buckets of water around the yard for the kid to soak their sponge and then each other. Take a look at the video below to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Make Sponge Bombs (EASY)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xmrp0BZzvSM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Target-Practice\"><\/span>Target Practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hang a few targets from a tree branch or on a fence. You can use anything from a piece of paper to a water bottle or soda can. Use the hose to create strong enough streams of water to blast your targets away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hop-the-Snake\"><\/span>Hop the Snake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Point the hose towards the ground near your child&#8217;s feet. Watch them run and jump while trying to avoid the &#8220;water snake.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water-Hose-Limbo\"><\/span>Water Hose Limbo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn on the hose and use the water as your limbo stick. Don&#8217;t forget to lower the stream after each turn. Find out just how low you can go! Check out the video below to learn how to play!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qOKNMBfb_Oo\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water-Ball\"><\/span>Water Ball<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a start and finish line in the backyard. You can use things like jump ropes or traffic cones as markers. Place a playground ball down and show your little one how to move it using a stream of water from the hose. The first player to get their ball across the finish line wins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jump-Cup\"><\/span>Jump Cup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have some fun in the sun with this simple spin on jumping rope. Fill a few cups up with water and distribute them to each child. Have everyone take turns jumping rope while holding their cups. The person with the most water left wins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water-Balloon-Spoon-Race\"><\/span>Water Balloon Spoon Race<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Give each kid a spoon and ask them to hold it in their mouth. Place a small water balloon at the end and watch them race to the finish line. The first one to reach the end with their water balloon still intact wins. Check out the video below to see how it\u2019s done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water-Balloon-Obstacle-Course\"><\/span>Water Balloon Obstacle Course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create your very own &#8220;Water Olympics&#8221; to help the kids practice their problem-solving skills. Incorporate things like sponge tosses, sprinkler dances, and water balloon basketball. Check out<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/obstacle-course-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> this post<\/a> for more ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water-Bucket-Race\"><\/span>Water Bucket Race<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a start and finish line marked by items found around the house. Then, distribute a bucket of water to each child participating in the race. Use the hose to fill them each up with water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask them to do different things like skipping, running, hopping, or even hula hooping on their way to the finish line.&nbsp; See who has the most water left in their bucket by the end of the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More-Fun-Water-Games-From-Great-Wolf-Lodge\"><\/span>More Fun Water Games From Great Wolf Lodge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/water-balloon-games.jpg\" alt=\"njoy some family fun with a backyard water game\" class=\"wp-image-7876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/water-balloon-games.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/water-balloon-games-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for checking out these fun water games for kids! We hope you enjoyed our ideas. Remember, these activities can be appreciated by children of all ages. They&#8217;re also a great resource to rely on while the little ones are out of school.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#00255f;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#0f3f79;border-color:#dbffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\">\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to check out our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/water-birthday-party-games\/\"><span style=\"color:#f1e501\" class=\"has-inline-color\">water birthday party games<\/span><\/a> for ways to incorporate these games into someone&#8217;s special day!<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also explore our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> blog<\/a> for more ways to have fun with the family this summer. Or, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visit us <\/a>at the lodge! Whether you&#8217;re simply looking to beat the heat or create special memories with the family, you&#8217;re sure to have a blast at Great Wolf Lodge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beat the heat this summer with these awesome backyard water games. Below, you\u2019ll find a list of our very favorite activities to do during a hot summer day. Each idea will help keep the kids cool and content without even having to leave the house! 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