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    Design Dazzle » Kids

    Published: Jul 8, 2015 · Modified: Aug 1, 2023 by Toni Roberts · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

    Squirt Gun Water Races

    It took a while, but summer has finally arrived! The temperatures have been in the triple digits all week. I realized it was time to find a fun outdoor activity that would help keep the kids cool. I found this squirt gun water races activity and decided to expand on the idea by making it into an obstacle course.

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    I found this squirt gun water race idea from Allison at  All For The Boys.

     

    Squirt Gun Water Races

    I grabbed some string, duct tape, scissors and plastic cups to set it up. I used by husband’s drill to put the holes in the cups. It didn’t take long before I had the three stages of the obstacle course ready to go.

    I put the first stage under a balcony in our backyard.

    Water Games Both Patios

     

    The second stage leads them from the balcony across the patio to a grassy area in the backyard.

     

    Water Games Squirt Gun

     

    Once they crossed the patio and reached the tree it was time for them to hop in the shallow end of the pool.

    Water Games Pool

     

     

     Splashing water from the pool in the cups was considered cheating, they could only use their squirt guns! Treading water and squirting water guns was harder than they thought. Squirt gun water races can provide a good workout!

    Water Games with cups

    Once they completed the obstacle course, I had them take another round by going through the course again.

    Water Games

    This time they had to squirt the bottom of the cups until they got them back to the original starting point. If you have a large group of kids, time how long it takes for each of them to complete the course. Then compare everyone’s times to see who the winner is.

    Enjoy your summer playing squirt gun water races!

     

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    Thanks for sharing, Tracy! I can see kids playing squirt gun water games for hours!
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    1. Christina @There's Just One Mommy says

      July 18, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      What a fun idea!
      We are definitely going to have a try at this sometime this summer!

      Pinned!

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        July 20, 2015 at 6:35 pm

        Christina!
        So glad you like it. I enjoy kid activities like this – inexpensive and loads of fun!

        Reply
    2. Jane link says

      May 15, 2018 at 1:10 pm

      Great ideas! Would like to see more. It always helps getting ideas for kids. Thannks

      Reply
    3. Vel says

      August 01, 2023 at 2:48 pm

      Thank you so much for this squirt gun obstacle course. Rather than just squirting each other and unsuspecting adults, this game will be a fun challenge for the kids.

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        August 05, 2023 at 1:06 pm

        I agree! It’s a fun competition along with some challenges!

        Reply

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