Summertime temps have hit New York and the heat has been bristling here in Williamsville. Luckily, one of our key amenities here at Renaissance Place Apartments is our fantastic, salt water swimming pool. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing afternoon or a fun evening swim, our pool is accessible to all residents of our apartment community. This month we’ve decided to highlight our pool with some of our favorite pool games! Just remember to keep the pool rules in mind before you embark in some summer fun.
Shark in the Pool
Similar to tag, this game is one of the few that allows players to freely move in and out of the water. One player takes the role of the shark and attempts to tag any in the water. If the shark gets someone, they become the new shark. Being true to the name can add some more fun, as adding a snorkel and fins to the shark player amps up the game. And remember, players outside of the pool can only remain on land for 5 seconds, to keep things fair.
Marco Polo
This is a classic summer game for the pool. One person calls, “Marco!” and the other people in the pool have to call back “Polo!” When the person calling out “Marco!” tags someone calling “Polo!” the person tagged becomes the new Marco.
Dolphin Races
Also called mermaid races or underwater races, this game is all about seeing who can swim underwater for the longest. Begin at one side of the pool and see who can swim underwater the longest and the fastest. Ready. Set. Go!
Invisi-bottle
All you need is an empty and clear 2-liter plastic bottle for this one. Fill the bottle with some pool water and then line all players up on the edge of the pool. One player throws in the bottle, and when the splash is heard the rest must turn around and try to find it. While it may not seem difficult, the bottle blends far more with the pool than you might expect!
Get a group of residents together soon and enjoy a game night at the pool. What are your favorite pool games? Enjoy the rest of the summer and thanks for reading today’s post.