Summer ignites a magnetic charge between kids and water. The almost scientific exchange might very well transform kids into amphibians if we let them have their way; most kids I know would gladly split their habitat between swimming pool and home. But what if a pool isn’t easily accessible? There’s plenty of splash to be had this summer with a little planning and creativity. Here are our top 7 insanely fun activities for the summer that don’t require a swimming pool in sight.

1. Water balloon baseball. The fun of a water balloon is in the pop. Water balloon baseball is the perfect summertime sport for the athlete looking to combine water and sport on dry land.

Link: http://sophie-world.com/games/how-play-water-balloon-baseball

2. Water balloon piñata. This would be a great hit at birthday parties and on your child’s typical Tuesday. Plus you can have all the fun without the sugary aftermath of the traditional piñata.

Link: http://www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/activities/water-balloon-pinata

3. Water gun target. There’s something confusing about an existential target tied to a kid begging to be soaked. But the goal of this game is really simple: the more targets the better.

Link: http://blog.rexburgapartment.com/14-epic-fhe-activities-to-try-this-semester/

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