My parents are hosting a family reunion on the 4th of July. There will be 80 adults and 17 children. The kids are mostly 2-5 and 7-13.
One of my uncles is bringing a huge blow up pool wih water slide.
My mom bought bubbles for the kids and already has chalk at her house.
What else would you take/buy? I suggested Chloe's water table but my mom nixed it.
nectarine / 2667 posts
Squirt bottles. Balls (to kick/toss around). Is there any sand or dirt? Little ones might like digging with shovels & pails. I think you won't need too many things - kids have a way of creating their own fun.
Oh! Maybe jump ropes? 
blogger / coconut / 8306 posts
@MamaG: @Smurfette: water balloons are an awesome idea. I bet some of the adults like these more than the kids!
@JoyfulKiwi: my parents have balls & jump ropes. Good call! I forgot they had that at their house. They do have lots of toys for Chloe! I was worried about quantity though.
blogger / pomegranate / 3044 posts
maybe one of those cheap/mini soccer goals? perfect with the world cup going on...
grapefruit / 4235 posts
@Mrs. Jump Rope: you might want to fill some water balloons in a cooler and bring them with you on-site - it might be easier than all the kids arguing over the 1-2 taps!
a wiffle ball and bat, or a couple of those velcro ball thingees?
If there's going to be a whole passel of kids you need less entertainment than you think!
hostess / papaya / 10540 posts
If you do water balloons, just make sure someone is on top of picking up all the little pieces to prevent the little ones from choking.
Other than that the kids will honestly mostly use that pool and all the balls, bubbles, and chalk will be plenty!
papaya / 10560 posts
You could do tug of war for older kids, sponges and buckets for relay style races, hula hoops, chalk, bubbles...
honeydew / 7811 posts
how about a couple hula hoops? especially for the older kids. I always see them at the dollar store
Corn hole/bean bag toss game would be fun too for the bigger kids
pomelo / 5298 posts
If the fun will go into the evening, anything glo-stick like. That's always fun for dark play.
wonderful pea / 17279 posts
Parachute...always fun, but adults would need to help.
Spray cans and game board for grass twister.
blogger / coconut / 8306 posts
@T-Mom: there should be corn hole set up!
@MamaG: ohhh good call. AWESOME!
GOLD / pineapple / 12662 posts
plastic containers/jars for *collecting* things like sticks, rocks, and bugs?
nectarine / 2085 posts
Scavenger hunts are fun! You could do the photo version where the kids have to take pics of themselves with the 'treasure' and then you'll have extra pics of the event, too. Maybe have the big kids man the cameras...
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