It’s another hot summer. The kids are dying to get into the pool, and you’re constantly looking for new ways to guarantee their time in the water is fun and memorable. Perhaps the best way to accomplish your goal is by combining the pool with the other stuff that they love, and the only thing that kids love more than swimming pools is superheroes. Luckily you don’t have to be Aquaman to bring their favorite comic book creations into the water. Follow this advice and you’ll transform your next pool party into a one-of-a-kind gathering of the Justice League.
Look the Part
Target and H&M both offer some amazing superhero swimming trunks for kids and adults. From the Avengers to Wonder Woman, Target has trunks and bathing suits for almost every popular character. Little hipsters might want to go with these vintage-inspired Spiderman Comic Trunks from H&M. You can even use them to teach kids about the good old days when people actually read comics.
If you want to go the extra mile, set up a face painting booth so that kids (and nerds of all ages) look just like their favorite characters. Make sure you buy this waterproof facepaint that can survive the pool and is specially formula for hot, humid days. And don’t forget about the cape — these inexpensive waterproof capes will seal the deal on the superhero look.
Set the Mood
Find ways to turn your pool area into a secret lair or alien world. Start by wrapping some cardboard boxes in silver and green foil wrapping paper and placing them around the pool. You can even get the kids involved in the setup. With some inflated balloons, markers and felt, kids can create their favorite heroes (or a brand new one) to hang around the party. And you can’t go wrong with some green, blue and red underwater LED lights from IntheSwim.com — they’ll give your pool an otherworldly glow. These waterproof lights stick to the side of the pool and can last over 50,000 hours. They’re also sturdy enough to survive all of the rambunctious crime fighting that’s going to take place.
Stay cool
It’s going to be hot out there, so make sure to provide some cool treats to help everyone stay hydrated. With these silicone Batman ice trays, you don’t even have to break away from the comic book theme. Sure you can use them to make ice, but why stop there? They also work as popsicle and Jell-O molds. For the parents, you can fill the molds with coffee for a super-chilled jolt of energy or add a splash of vodka to your Jell-O recipe. If Batman is a little too dark for your taste, there’s also a Superman model.
Let the Battle Begin
Your kids’ imaginations are sure to provide hours and hours of entertainment all by themselves, but there are plenty of great pool toys to help them achieve superhero greatness. This 40-inch tall blow-up Superman is sure to be a hit. You might want to buy 2 (or 5), because everyone is going to want to have their turn battling the man of steel.
Add a little whimsy to party with these superhero rubber ducks. Buy a ton of them and watch the kids scramble as you call out specific superducks for them to find in the crowd.
