Fourth of July Pool Party Ideas!

There’s nothing better than utilizing your Colley’s backyard oasis for the Fourth of July! Here are some ideas to take your Independence Day celebration to the next level!

Pick a Decorative Theme: How you decorate is important, as it sets the stage for your party! Create a festive backdrop for your party by decorating with red, white and blue! TIP: If you have colored lights in your pool, set them to patriotic colors that will tie the whole space together!

Play Pool Games: Our retail store locations offer a plethora of games (volleyball, basketball), toys and floats that you can incorporate into the fun. Be creative and get the kids involved!

The Food: We all know one of the best parts about the Fourth of July is the cookout! Take yours to the next level with a Green Mountain Grill! Colley’s Pools & Spas is one of few authorized dealers in the area. Click here for recipes that are sure to ‘wow’ your guests!

The Accessories: Colley’s doesn’t just do pools! Add to your outdoor space with a hot tub, outdoor furniture or a custom-built fire pit. These additions will only add to the fun!

While Colley’s wont be at your Fourth of July celebration, that doesn’t stop us from having a hand in making it a memorable party for all involved!

Fun Pool Games for Kids!

Memorial Day weekend is here and it’s prime time to use the pool! Keep the kids entertained for hours with these easy, exciting pool games for kids, teenagers, and toddlers. From games to play in the pool by themselves to swimming pool relay games, these simple ideas for pool activities will help you make memories — and make a splash!

• Pool Freeze Tag: Bring the classic game in the water! One person will be designated as “it,” when he or she tags another player, that player must freeze in place. You can decide if they need to remain frozen for the duration of the game or if other players are able to un-tag them by swimming underwater.

• Marco Polo: We bet you remember this game from your childhood. This timeless crowd-pleaser has entertained generations of children and it’s easy to see why!

• Sharks & Minnows: Depending on how many players you have you can have one shark or multiple. The shark starts out on one end of the pool while the minnows line up on the opposite side. When the shark yells “go,” the minnows must swim to the other side without being tagged. Again, you can make the rules. Tagged minnows either need to sit outside of the pool until the next round or can join forces with the shark to tag the rest of the minnows.

• Handstand Challenge: Challenge your child! See if they can do a handstand and hold it. Remind your child to be careful, know their limits, and take a break when they start to get tired.

• Solo Pool Race: Using a waterproof watch or timer, test your child’s speed with timed laps in the pool. They’ll be pleasantly surprised to see how much they can improve in a single summer!

Or, create your own game or create your own rules to one of the suggested games- be creative! Your Colley’s pool is all about making memories!