{"id":9225,"date":"2021-03-14T09:38:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-14T15:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/?p=9225"},"modified":"2023-01-12T13:39:27","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T19:39:27","slug":"diy-water-slide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/diy-water-slide\/","title":{"rendered":"Create a DIY Water Slide for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you can\u2019t make it to Great Wolf Lodge this summer, enjoy the next best thing with this <strong>DIY water slide<\/strong> activity. It\u2019s a great way to keep the family entertained in the warm weather. By the time you finish, you&#8217;ll be left with hours of endless<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/water-balloon-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> summer fun<\/a>! Now, check out the instructions below.<\/p>\n\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-69e1245202107\" 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 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1245202107\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/diy-water-slide\/#Create-The-Ultimate-Summer-Slip-N-Slide\">Create The Ultimate Summer Slip N&#8217; Slide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/diy-water-slide\/#Materials-Needed\">Materials Needed:<\/a><\/li><li 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\/diy-water-slide\/#Step-1-Find-the-Right-Spot\">Step 1: Find the Right Spot<\/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\/diy-water-slide\/#Step-2-Create-Some-Bumpers\">Step 2: Create Some Bumpers<\/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\/diy-water-slide\/#Step-3-Secure-Your-Slide\">Step 3: Secure Your Slide<\/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\/diy-water-slide\/#Step-4-Bring-Out-the-Hose\">Step 4: Bring Out the Hose<\/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\/diy-water-slide\/#Step-5-Get-it-Your-Slip-and-Slide-Good-and-Slippery\">Step 5: Get it Your Slip and Slide Good and Slippery<\/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\/diy-water-slide\/#Step-6-Post-Photos-of-the-Fun-to-Social-Media\">Step 6: Post Photos of the Fun to Social Media<\/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\/diy-water-slide\/#Step-7-Clean-Up-Time\">Step 7: Clean-Up Time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/diy-water-slide\/#Benefits-of-DIY-Activities-for-Kids\">Benefits of DIY Activities for Kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/diy-water-slide\/#More-DIY-Water-Activities-from-Great-Wolf-Lodge\">More DIY Water Activities 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=\"Create-The-Ultimate-Summer-Slip-N-Slide\"><\/span><strong>Create The Ultimate Summer Slip N&#8217; Slide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t take much to construct the perfect summer slip and slide, and we would know. Great Wolf Lodge has water slide <em>experts <\/em>stationed all across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t have to be expensive, either. You can collect most of the items at a dollar store or your local equivalent. Go through each of the steps below to create the ultimate DIY water slide this summer.<\/p>\n\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:#0e3f79;border-color:#daffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"><strong>If you like this activity, then you should check out our article on how to<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/crosbys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> create a water slide<\/strong><\/a><strong> inside the house. See how the Crosby family managed to pull it off!<\/strong> <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Materials-Needed\"><\/span><strong>Materials Needed:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#102b42\"><\/i> Garden Hose<\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#102b42\"><\/i> Pool Noodles<\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#102b42\"><\/i> Dish Soap<\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#102b42\"><\/i> Garden Staples<\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#102b42\"><\/i> Duct Tape<\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#102b42\"><\/i> Plastic Sheeting <\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-1-Find-the-Right-Spot\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Find the Right Spot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/diy-water-slide.jpg\" alt=\"DIY water slide\" class=\"wp-image-9229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/diy-water-slide.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/diy-water-slide-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a thick, large roll of plastic sheeting to use as your DIY slide. We recommend using a 100-foot piece of tarp for a longer glide, but this depends on the size of your yard. You can also use something smaller when working in a more confined space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head out into the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/obstacle-course-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> backyard<\/a> and figure out where you want to set things up. You&#8217;ll want to position the top of the slide at the beginning of a hill or slight slope. Make sure there&#8217;s enough space behind the slide so that the kids can get a running start.<\/p>\n\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:#0e3f79;border-color:#daffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\">You can even put some chairs out for the adults to mimic our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/southern-california\/waterpark-attractions\/indoor-water-park\/raccoon-lagoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Racoon Lagoon<\/a>, the ultimate outdoor paradise!&nbsp;<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave enough slack at the end so that the sliders have a chance to slow down once they reach a flatter surface. Otherwise, the kids will come to an abrupt and potentially painful stop somewhere on the grass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also need to ensure the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Homemade-Water-Slide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> slide is <\/a>somewhere close enough to access the garden hose. Clear the area of all rocks and debris so that no one gets hurt during their turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-2-Create-Some-Bumpers\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Create Some Bumpers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pool-noodles.jpg\" alt=\"DIY slip n slide\" class=\"wp-image-9230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pool-noodles.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pool-noodles-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use pool noodles to create a soft barrier so that the kids don&#8217;t tumble off the track. The number of noodles you use depends on the size of your slide. Remember, a pool noodle typically measures 5 feet in length.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrap the edges of the plastic around the noodles. Secure it in place using a 2-inch piece of velcro. Do this at both ends and in the middle of each noodle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\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:#0e3f79;border-color:#daffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\">You can also pick up some PVC pipe from the hardware store if you prefer to use a different material for your bumpers. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-3-Secure-Your-Slide\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Secure Your Slide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/secure-the-slide.jpg\" alt=\"DIY water slides\" class=\"wp-image-9231\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/secure-the-slide.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/secure-the-slide-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you&#8217;ll want to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allthingsthrifty.com\/how-to-build-a-huge-slip-n-slide-fun-for-all-ages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> secure your slide<\/a> in place. Stretch the material taut and smooth out all the wrinkles. This will make it even easier to glide down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have enough slack, create a few folds in the tarp towards the top of the slide to help reinforce it against tears during use. <\/p>\n\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:#0e3f79;border-color:#daffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\">Remember, this area will get the most pull when the kids run and jump onto it. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Secure all four sides using garden staples or tent stakes. Cover each post with some duct tape to prevent them from being stepped on. You can use a bright color for the tape to make these points even harder to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-4-Bring-Out-the-Hose\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Bring Out the Hose<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/water-slide.jpg\" alt=\"DIY water activity with pool noodles\" class=\"wp-image-9232\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/water-slide.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/water-slide-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Time to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatherly.com\/play\/make-insane-diy-slip-n-slide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> bring in the water<\/a>! Set up your garden hose at the top of the slide and let the water run down. You can also position some sprinklers along the sides of the slip n&#8217; slide to help spread the water around.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-5-Get-it-Your-Slip-and-Slide-Good-and-Slippery\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Get it Your Slip and Slide Good and Slippery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/water-slide-soap.jpg\" alt=\"DIY activities for memorial day\" class=\"wp-image-9233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/water-slide-soap.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/water-slide-soap-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Slipperiness is one of the most important aspects of a homemade slip n&#8217; slide. Apply baby soap or tear-free shampoo to the surface of the slide about every 30 minutes. Then, start sending your sliders down one by one.<\/p>\n\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:#0e3f79;border-color:#daffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"><em>Pro tip<\/em>: Wear a bathing suit that slides easily and that you don&#8217;t mind getting dirty. You might get grass stains from sliding off the plastic, which can be difficult to wash out. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-6-Post-Photos-of-the-Fun-to-Social-Media\"><\/span><strong>Step 6: Post Photos of the Fun to Social Media<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/water-slide-selfie.jpg\" alt=\"homemade water slide \" class=\"wp-image-9234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/water-slide-selfie.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/water-slide-selfie-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to take some pictures! Take shots of each other running and jumping down your newly constructed slide. <\/p>\n\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:#0e3f79;border-color:#daffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\">Post your favorite photo on social media and tag us @greatwolflodge! <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-7-Clean-Up-Time\"><\/span><strong>Step 7: Clean-Up Time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to clean up once you&#8217;re done. While you don&#8217;t have to disassemble your slide immediately after use, you&#8217;ll probably want to take it down after a few days to protect the grass underneath. Keeping the plastic over the plant can cause it to brown, and repeated use can rip it from the earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process can also protect the slide itself. Remember, the plastic can get dirty, ripped, and might even melt if left out in the heat and exposed to the elements for too long. <\/p>\n\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:#0e3f79;border-color:#daffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\">Taking these precautions will help your slip n&#8217; slide last for an entire summer, saving you both time and money throughout the season. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits-of-DIY-Activities-for-Kids\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of DIY Activities for Kids<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it&#8217;s fun to give the kids something new from the store, there is also tremendous value in helping them create their own entertainment. These kinds of activities can help boost moods and increase happiness among children. It&#8217;s also a great way to get them to focus on something specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DIY projects can provide some physical perks for kids as well. Each assignment can boost brain function and improve hand-eye coordination. Experts also believe that a hands-on DIY approach can help with dexterity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emotional benefits revolve around the promotion of creativity and critical thinking. The more license the kids are given to come up with activities on their own, the more confident and experimental they&#8217;ll likely become. <\/p>\n\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:#0e3f79;border-color:#daffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\">Problem-solving and decision-making skills are also exercised during these kinds of activities. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More-DIY-Water-Activities-from-Great-Wolf-Lodge\"><\/span><strong>More DIY Water Activities from Great Wolf Lodge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for following along! Be sure to check out our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> blog<\/a> for more fun projects you can do at home this summer. We have lots of things to do for all ages, from cooking, crafts, outdoor adventures, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also visit us at the lodge.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Each stay<\/a> includes water park passes, lodge entertainment, and at-home comfort. Our indoor water park resorts offer family-friendly fun all across the country. From splashing to relaxing, there are slides and rides for every age and ability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you can\u2019t make it to Great Wolf Lodge this summer, enjoy the next best thing with this DIY water slide activity. It\u2019s a great way to keep the family entertained in the warm weather. By the time you finish, you&#8217;ll be left with hours of endless summer fun! Now, check out the instructions below. 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