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FREEZEGather players in the shallow end of the pool. Define the boundaries of play so that everyone can stand up in the water. Adults should play on their knees! One person is designated as the "IT." ...

PING-PONG SCRAMBLEDivide everyone into two teams and line up the swimmers in the water on either side of the pool. Dump a basketful of numbered Ping-Pong balls in the center of the pool while the pla ...

Water Balloon VolleyballThere are two teams, and each teams gets a sheet. Everyone on the team holds a corner or side of the sheet so that it is horizontal and flat. Put a water balloon on the sheet ...

Feat BallContestants in this game take turns tossing a ball against a cement wall and catching it before it hits the ground. What's the hitch? Before making the catch, a player must complete a task p ...

Body Parts Not Just For HalloweenHave the kids sit in a circle in a dimly lit room while you make up a story about a mean, old witch who falls apart, piece by piece. As you talk about each body part, ...

Copyright by Kimberly Lainson and Mary Ann Ross 2003   The newest rage in having fun! This is a wonderful idea for grown-ups or a great fundraiser for any organization...No need to bring ba ...

With the popularity of DIY party decorating on the rise, it’s handy to know how to make paper mache like a boss. When we speak of paper mache and parties, the project that comes to mind is the ever-p ...

Winter Theme Wedding By Nily Glaser Are you planning a winter theme wedding? Many Couples planning winter theme weddings have requested information and A-wedding Day is up fo the challenge. Most n ...

  UGLY TIE BRUNCHCopyright by Kimberly Lainson and Mary Ann Ross2002   Such an easy theme to tie in with a brunch at a church or organization celebration of Father's Day or anytime ...

Ok so you want to have a party but do not want your guest to bring you presents... well ask them to: Make a donation to your favorite charity Bring a Toy for Toys For Tots Bring a ...

Bridal Shower Etiquette By Joanna Cali, Westchester Wedding Guide A bridal shower is an opportunity for a bride's loved one to help her stock her new household with the essen ...

An Old Fashioned Halloween By Brenda Hyde ...

A perfect time of year to think of the newly wed couple’s "first" holiday season together when they trim their Christmas Tree, decorate their house for Kwanzaa or celebrate Hanukah. If you shower i ...

Tic, Tac, Toe in the  SNOW   If you know how to play Tic, Tac, Toe.... then play it on the snow. Here's how to play: Using the back of a shovel or a piece of heavy ...

CENTIPEDE CRAWL(a swimming game)Divide everyone into two teams and form separate lines in the deep end of the pool, with the strongest swimmers in lead positions. Each swimmer holds onto the ankle of ...

Players must whistle a simple tun with a mouthful of crackers. To set up the contest, you will need a table, chairs, small paper plates, and a couple of boxes of crackers. Seat each contestant in fro ...

Wooden Spoon RelayHaving the biggest hill of beams wins this three-minute relay race. For each team, place a bowl filled with dried beans or "un-popped" popcorn kernels at the starting line. Set a gr ...

Who Can???Simple, simple: Who can keep the balloon up in the air the longest -or- who can pop the most balloons.

Wet Sponge TossAmed with a garbage can lid, one parent must defend himself or herself from kids who each get three chances to make a direct hit with a large, wet sponge. Depending on the weather, par ...

Tricycle RacesDecorate a few three-wheeled tricycles with streamers and bows, and let the children have turns racing their hot rods to victory lane. Make a finish line by hanging crepe streamers betw ...

As each child arrives, trace him or her on a full-size (body length) piece of paper so the guests can design their own clothing. (The child can lay still or put their arms and legs into any position ...