Looking for fresh activities for kids this season? When it comes to summer activities for kids that guarantee excitement and laughter, nothing beats a Slip ‘n Slide Race!
This classic outdoor activity for kids transforms an ordinary plastic sheet into a thrilling competition that will have children lining up for “just one more turn” until the sun goes down.
As far as water activities for kids go, this backyard favorite is perfect for those scorching summer days when everyone needs to burn energy while beating the heat.
Setting the Stage for Splashy Fun
Creating your own backyard water track is surprisingly simple. Find a gentle slope in your yard (nothing too steep!), or a straight shot of yard and roll out a long plastic tarp. To prevent any accidental trips or falls, secure the edges with stakes or weigh them down with something heavy.
Now for the magic ingredient: a generous squirt of dish soap mixed with water creates the perfect slippery surface that sends kids zooming down at exhilarating speeds!
Ready, Set, Slide!
The basic concept couldn’t be simpler: players take a running start, then launch themselves stomach-first onto the slick surface. You can time each child with a stopwatch or mark distance records with pool noodles or cones. Kids naturally turn this into a competition, comparing times and distances with each slide.
Want to kick the excitement up a notch? Set up two parallel slides side by side for head-to-head racing. There’s something about racing directly against a friend that creates an entirely different level of friendly competition and doubles the laughter and cheers from spectators.
The Perfect Summer Cool-Down
On those scorching summer days when the temperature seems stuck in the “too hot to function” zone, a Slip ‘n Slide Race offers the perfect solution. It combines cooling relief with energy-burning activity—a winning combination for parents and kids alike!
So the next time you hear “I’m bored” during summer break, roll out that plastic sheet, grab the dish soap, and turn on the hose. Your backyard will quickly become a place of fun summer memories.