How to Select Beach Party Games

Let the beach games begin! To do this, you'll need lots of game supplies for a children's beach party and some creative ideas and activities for an adult party. The natural setting of the beach will be your biggest asset as you plan your celebration. Once you consider the people you are inviting and plan activities designed with them in mind, all you will need to make your beach bash a success is a sunny day.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Select Party Games for Children

1. Use the beach as a vehicle to foster activities. Encourage kids to make use of frisbees, balls, paddles, boogie boards, shovels and pails.

2. Plan organized games, such as a seashell-gathering game. Give each child his own pail for collecting the shells. Talk about some of the different kinds of shells and discuss the best locations to find them. Award a prize to the first child to find a certain kind of shell.

3. Select beach party games for older kids. You can provide a hula lesson or play a game of "musical beach-towels." Be sure to bring a portable CD player and discs to spin. Choose music that is appropriate for the age group.

Choose Beach Party Games for Adults

4. Consider the group you are entertaining. Gear the games appropriately, since some groups will enjoy sports, while others will enjoy more laid-back activities. Organize a volleyball tournament for a big group. Ask people to sign up beforehand and choose teams. Play music while the game is going on for added entertainment.

5. Plan a contest arranged to coincide with the party's theme. Award prizes for various things, such as best surf shorts, tan, sunglasses, manicured toes and beach hair. Give out gift cards for a surf shop, nail salon or seafood restaurant.

6. Select games appropriate for a beach party at Party-Games-etc.com. Get the scoop on more water games and buy supplies for your beach party.

Tips & Warnings

• Offer magazines and books for people to enjoy if they shy away from games. Have extra beach chairs (with holders for cups) and tanning supplies or umbrellas on hand.
• Provide big beach blankets for people to lounge on.
• Supply plenty of drinks and chopped fruit snacks (think watermelon balls or mango slices) to keep guests hydrated while participating in games.
• Check the beach rules and regulations. For an evening event, bring tiki torches or set a bonfire if permissible.