
August 11, 2024 is National Play in the Sand Day! Head to your local lake, river or beach for some outdoor games that are perfect for sandy surfaces. Pack up your family, your friends or your youth group, load up the cooler with your best hot-weather snacks and get ready to make some memories. Try these ideas!
9 Square in the Air Tournament:
No game is better suited to the sand than 9 Square in the Air. With its volleyball roots, this game brings people together to laugh and connect as they try to keep the ball inside the frame. Invite your extended family or a group of your closest friends and organize a tournament. If you want to mix up the game from the original, try incorporating multiple beach balls, water balloons or pool noodles as part of the game.
Sand Castle Contest:
Between rounds of 9 Square in the Air, invite all ages to build their best castle and see who comes up with the most creative, most daring design. You may find that turrets, drawbridges and shell-lined staircases bring out the talent in your group.
Celebrate the Olympics:
It’s 2024, so all Olympic-themed ideas are welcome at National Play in the Sand Day! Along with 9 Square in the Air, set up beach volleyball and bring along frisbees and footballs. Determine what it takes to win gold in each of these outdoor games and close out your beach day with a medal ceremony.
Consider Sun- and Sand-Themed Foods:
Spending a day at the beach usually means that all of your food ends up a bit sand-encrusted, but that shouldn’t stop you from having a bit of fun with the menu. After a few rounds of 9 Square in the Air and a sandcastle-building contest, have your crew sit down to sandwiches, Sun Chips, Sunkist soda and Pecan Sandies cookies.
Keep Having Fun After the Sun Goes Down:
9 Square in the Air is a great activity for sandy spots, and the fun doesn’t have to stop when it gets dark. There’s even a NEON Deluxe Game, perfect for evening rounds or for a beach glow party.
No matter what other activities you plan for your Play in the Sand Day, including 9 Square in the Air will guarantee your group goes home happy and tired from a day of good fun. Contact us to discuss which game set is ideal for you!