5 Fun Ways to Beat the Heat this Summer

 

 It was the kind of day when the air shimmered. The kind of day where the sun feels like it’s two metres from your head. A day when the bitumen outside could fry an egg.Or maybe your bare feet if you dared run across the driveway.

The kids were slouched inside, glued to their screens, claiming it was “too hot” to do anything.

You don’t fight the heat — you drench it.

 

Game on.

Within minutes, the boredom was gone.

Screens forgotten. We were in the backyard, soaking each other, laughing so hard the neighbours probably thought we’d lost our minds.

That’s when it hit me: You don’t have to let the heat suck the fun out of summer.

You just need to know how to fight back with water, creativity, and a bit of mischief. 

 Are you ready to turn sweltering summer days into the best memories of the year? Here are five fun ways to beat the heat and stay cool.

 

1. Water Royale: The Backyard Battle You’ll Actually Want to Sweat In

Forget boring tag. This is the supercharged, soaked-to-the-bone version.

All you need: some Water Royale pistols, some H20, a backyard, and a few competitive friends or family.

Set boundaries, split into teams, and get ready. Ready for sneak attacks, hilarious chases, and the kind of squeals you only hear in peak summer chaos.

This is the red team versus the blue team in a water royale showdown. 

Pro Tip: For next-level action, also hire a Laser Tag in a Box set. Then combine it with Water Royale for an epic “Blaze & Drench” day.

 

2. Hydrate Like a Pro (Because Melted Humans Are No Fun)

You can’t out-fun dehydration.

Keep your crew hydrated with water and frozen snacks. 

 Try:

• DIY popsicles (flavoured water, juice, or yogurt)
• Frozen grapes, banana slices, or watermelon chunks (sweet, cold, and dangerously addictive)
• Water bottles with a squeeze of lemon or a few berries for flavour.

When your body’s happy, you’ve got the energy to keep going all day. That's whether you’re laser tagging, splashing, or inventing your own backyard Olympics.

 

3. The Great Water Car Wash Challenge

Yes, technically, this is a “chore.” But when you arm the kids with sponges, hoses, and buckets… it becomes a wet and wild free-for-all. 

 Bonus: The car gets clean, and everyone cools down.

Double bonus: You can bribe them with ice cream after.

 

 

4. Water Balloon Cricket (Or Whatever Backyard Game You Love)

Here’s the twist: replace the ball with water balloons. 

This is a fun new summer toy: it's a magnetic water ball. Each ball is self-sealing silicone and is reusable. 

Voila! Water balloons 

Back to Cricket. Yes, it’s still “six and out.” But now every hit is followed by an explosion of water and laughter.

Cricket not your thing? Try water baseball, balloon dodgeball, pickleball, or even water balloon hide-and-seek.

The point is: if you can throw it, you can throw a water balloon instead.

 

5. Dress Like You Mean It

If you’re heading into a day of splashy chaos, wear the uniform:

• Loose cotton clothes or togs
• A wide-brimmed hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen (slather it on like you’re frosting a cake).  

Protecting yourself from the sun means you can keep playing longer without the “crispy lobster” regret later.

 

The Bottom Line

Summer isn’t about hiding inside and counting down the days until the temperature drops.

It’s about making memories.

It’s about getting the kids off their screens and out into the sunshine. It's about giving them the kind of stories they’ll remember for years.

And hey, if you want the ultimate cool factor this summer… combine Water Royale with backyard Laser Tag.

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You set it up, blast your mates, and send them home dripping wet and grinning like fools.

Ready to make this summer epic?

Click to book your Laser Tag in a Box kit before the other savvy parents snap them all up.

Because this summer isn’t going to make itself unforgettable.

      Better still, get on the waitlist for Water Royale today!