Pirate Pool Party Ideas

Let kids find the buried underwater treasure.

At a pirate pool party, kids can hit the open seas and experience the adventures of a pirate. Carry the pirate pool party theme throughout the event, from the invitations and games to the decorations and favors. Consider the swimming abilities of your guests when choosing activities, and have a lifeguard on duty so that children can enjoy the pirate pool party safely.

Invitations

Invite guests to your pirate pool party with treasure map invitations that lead them to the pool. Sketch or print a map of the area, and draw a treasure chest at the pool's location. You should include all relevant party information, like the date, time and guest of honor's name. Or, hand deliver messages in a bottle to your guests. Roll the invitation, place it in a water bottle and let guests unwrap the message to learn all the details about your pirate pool party.

Activities

Let kids splash around in the pool while playing pirate-themed games. Encourage kids to find the underwater buried treasure. Drop items like large plastic coins and small toys that will sink into the pool, and let kids jump in and find them. The child who finds the most items wins the treasures. If you play this game, make sure your guests are good swimmers, and have several adults watch them in the water. For older kids, let them walk the plank (or, the diving board) and do their best cannonball in the deep end. Kids can also have a sword fight using plastic foam pool noodles.

Decorations

Choose a red and black theme for your pirate pool party, and use pool-friendly items as decor. Toss red and black beach balls into the pool or hang them up in the pavilion, and use red and black beach towels as tablecloths. Find pool floats that look like ships, and let guests enjoy them throughout the party. Find a skull and crossbones flag to hang up at the pool.

Favors

Send the kids home with treats that tie into the pirate pool party theme. Disney Family Fun suggests giving kids gummy fish. You can give kids a pair of red or black flip-flops to wear at the party, or pirate hats, swords and hooks to accessorize with during the party and after it is over.

References

• Disney Family Fun: Pirate Party