Having a blast this summer doesn't need to cost a fortune. These 11 ideas will make for some unforgettable memories without breaking the bank.
1. Slip-and-Slide Kickball
Connect four slip-and-slide runways with miniature inflatable pools, and add some soap and water, for an extreme game of kickball.
2. Paint Slip-and-Slide
Put a twist on the traditional slip-and-slide by adding various paint colors. Have participants wear white to create a memorable outfit.
3. Shaving Cream Twister
Add some dye to shaving cream and place on each circle for a messy game of Twister.
4. Glow Bowling
Create a bowling alley in your backyard by filling pins, such as plastic bottles, and the ball with glow sticks.
5. Glow Water Balloon Battle
... Or add the extra glow sticks to water balloons, and have water balloon battle when the sun goes down.
6. DIY Color Powder
Skip the Color Run this summer, and recreate the effect for yourself with this simple powder. Have a color war with friends using several of these powders.
7. Magic Dust for Bonfires
Add some magic dust to a bonfire for an array of beautiful colors. It will look as amazing as your s'more tastes.
8. Glow Stick Delayed Pictures
Set the camera's shutter frame for a 10 second delay and recreate some creative images. This is sure to boost your Instagram followers.
9. DIY Floating Cooler
With a few materials, your cooler can become buoyant for when you're relaxing in the pool.
10. Squirt-gun Painting
Create unique décor by filling a squirt gun with paint, or fill water balloons with paint and throw darts.
11. Trash Can Pong
Grab 12, large garbage bins and a soccer ball for a mega-sized game of pong.