Summer has begun! And with it, the long holidays for all children, a perfect period to enjoy outdoor activities and lots of fun. That’s why we at OKAA would like to recommend the five most popular summer games for children so that they can make the most of their time in the best possible way.

Summer games are always a favorite with children, as they spend a lot of time outdoors without stopping. That is why it is also important to take care of children’s shoes, especially during hot weather.

Before starting to play, we have to make sure that children wear the right shoes at all times, as sweat, high temperatures and sometimes even the possibility of their feet getting wet can cause damage and annoying chafing.

At OKAA we have a wide range of summer footwear for children, resistant and of high quality, which will keep children’s feet safe all day long. We stand out for our comfort, always guaranteeing maximum comfort. Don’t miss our catalog by clicking here.

And having reminded ourselves of this point, let’s start with the five summer games for children!

Hide and seek:

Hide and seek is one of the most famous traditional games. Known by all generations, it has not lost its essence and popularity and, of course, it cannot be missing in this list of summer games.

It is perfect for playing outdoors and the best thing about hide and seek is that you don’t need any equipment to play, just a lot of imagination!

The aim of the game is to hide and not be discovered until the end of the game. It is advisable to play in open but controlled spaces, such as estates or housing estates to guarantee the safety of the little ones.

Without a doubt, hide and seek could not be missing from the list of the five summer games for children, as it will provide them with hours and hours of fun.

Water balloon wars:

Another summer classic, and one that can never be missed, is water balloon wars. This fun game is enjoyed by children and adults alike and is a great way to cool off in the hot weather.

In order to play, you need coloured water balloons and two buckets. In this way, two groups can be formed and the aim is to dunk the opponent as much as possible. The children will have a fun afternoon full of laughter, as well as cooling off.

All kinds of races

There are many ways in which children can run from one side of the garden: one leg, three legs (two children together with the middle leg tied), backwards, crabbing, fastest, slowest, middle, with a bucket of water, etc. Let the children take turns to mention the style of the race. As well as being a perfect summer game for kids, it’s a great way for kids to get physical exercise.

Dodgeball

This game is best played with children who are a little more advanced in age. In addition we should always use a rubber ball, or foam rubber, so as not to hurt them. The aim is to hit your opponents with the ball while dodging being hit yourself. If you catch a ball that has been thrown to you, the thrower is out, or is taken to «jail», from which only his own teammates can rescue him. This is a fast-paced game with agreed common sense rules (i.e. no aiming for the head).

Sandcastles

When we take the children to the beach, sand is an excellent element for creative play in childhood. With sand and a little water, your children can build castles, bridges, tunnels and anything else they invent.  Although it’s not completely necessary to be at the beach to play, they can also do it in the sandbox at the playground or in any artificial sandbox.

All these games (and many more) will make your children have a great summer. And so that they don’t lack anything, and can spend those hours of fun in total comfort, we recommend you from OKAA, that you look at our website, so that you can find the footwear that best suits your little one.